Robert A. Fredrickson

Robert Fredrickson started with Reno & Zahm LLP in 1971 and has been a partner since 1974. His practice focuses primarily on multi-faceted civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts.

Mr. Fredrickson attended the University of Wisconsin Madison, where he received his B.B.A., with honors, in 1967 and his J.D., with honors in 1971.

Mr. Fredrickson has more than 50 years of civil trial experience including injury cases, product liability claims, insurance disputes, and contract disagreements. He also has considerable experience related to commercial transactions, wills and estates, and alternative dispute resolution.

He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Illinois and Wisconsin and the United States Supreme Court. On a selected case specific basis he has appeared in many state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has been selected and certified as a member of the state and federal mediation programs.

Most of Mr. Fredrickson’s clients are repeat clients, referrals from clients, and those familiar with his legal ability. His clients are from all walks of life, including persons very familiar with the legal system such as lawyers, retired judges, sitting judges, civil court bailiffs, court reporters, insurance adjustors, and local businesses.

Mr. Fredrickson’s interests and hobbies include spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, snow skiing, water sports, golf, horseback riding, hunting and fishing, building design and construction, dogs, and attending University of Wisconsin football and basketball games.
The practice goal of Mr. Fredrickson is to provide excellent outcomes and solutions to legal problems by applying his experience, abilities, and common sense with high integrity in a practical and cost-effective manner.

Education

• J.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School, with honors (1967)
• B.B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison, with honors (1971)

Bar Admissions

• State of Illinois
• State of Wisconsin
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar Member)
• United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
• United States Court of Appeals – Seventh Circuit
• United States Supreme Court

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Trust and Estate Administration and Litigation
• Mediation/Arbitration
• General Practice

Honors and Professional Activities

• Recognized as a Leading Illinois Lawyer by the American Law Research Corporation
• Continuously rated AV preeminent (highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale Hubbell, the leading lawyer directory for over 40 years