Robert P. Marcus
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Edwardsville, Illinois
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Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Class Action & Mass Torts; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2002
Education: Southern Illinois University School of Law
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Robert P. Marcus is a partner at The Gori Law Firm | Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure Lawyers in Edwardsville, Illinois, and is a nationally recognized advocate for individuals and families affected by asbestos exposure, mesothelioma and other toxic-related injuries. Known for his thorough preparation, steady leadership and commitment to achieving justice for victims, he has established a distinguished career representing clients nationwide in complex and high-stakes litigation.
Mr. Marcus is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee, and he is also admitted to practice before numerous federal courts, including:
- The Supreme Court of the United States
- The U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Mr. Marcus earned his Bachelor of Science degree from James Madison University in 1999. He went on to attend Southern Illinois University School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor in 2002, where he also participated in Moot Court, sharpening the advocacy skills that would define his career. His professional excellence has been recognized through his AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating.
Throughout his career, Mr. Marcus has been active in key professional organizations, including serving as a past president and officer of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys. He is also a member of the Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Madison County Bar Association, the St. Clair County Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. His involvement reflects a deep commitment to advancing legal advocacy and protecting the rights of injured individuals.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: PlaintiffFocus areas
Asbestos, Brain Injury, Class Actions, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Toxic Torts, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2002, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://www.gorilaw.com/attorneys/robert-p-marcus/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Illinois, 2002
- Missouri, 2003
- Tennessee, 2010
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2019
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2010
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2010
- U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, 2010
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2008
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 2003
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2003
- Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Past President and Officer
- Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, Member
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- Madison County Bar Association, Member
- St. Clair County Bar Association, Member
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- McBride V. CSX Transportation, Inc. , 131 S. Ct. 2630, 2011, U.S. Supreme Ct.
- Burden v. CSX Transportation, Inc., WL 3793664, 2011, Southern District of IL
- McBride v. CSX Transportation, Inc, 598 F.3d 388, 2010, 7th Cir
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 - 2017
- Trustee, Village of Glen Carbon, 2017-Present
- Special Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2015-Present
- Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Village of Glen Carbon, 2015
- Hearing Officer, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2010-2014
- AV Pre-Eminent
- Moot Court- Trial Division
- 2022 Leading Lawyer
Educational Background
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, B.S., 1999
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Admissibility and Effects of Videotapes of Medical Procedures in Litigation, The Journal of Legal Medicine, 22-September, 2001
- Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Depositions, Missouri Bar, February 8, 2008, Present
- Federal Employers’ Liability Act Plaintiffs’ Cases, Discovery Considerations in Specific Civil Cases (IICLE®, 2017)
- “Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Effective Depositions,” Missouri Bar, St. Louis, Missouri, February 8, 2008, Present
- Tips of the Trade: A Federal Civil Practice Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, June 29, 2018
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2017