Robert J. Emanuel

Robert J. Emanuel

Robert J. Emanuel
Principal
Phone: 312.521.2652 vCard
Fax: 312.521.2552
remanuel@muchshelist.com

PRACTICE GROUPS

AT WORK

Robert J. Emanuel is an experienced litigator and trial attorney who concentrates his practice on the defense of banks, mortgage lenders and servicers, and related industry clients in consumer financial services litigation. He represents companies in matters involving disputes under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Robert also defends clients against claims brought under various state consumer protection statutes, qui tam and whistleblower lawsuits, and alleged RICO violations. Recent cases he has handled have included individual, multidistrict and class action lawsuits alleging credit defamation, consumer fraud, payment processing errors, and disputes involving business and consumer services.

Robert understands the value of dispute prevention as a precursor to dispute resolution, and regularly counsels banking and other clients on managing exposure to class action and individual litigation, in addition to helping ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. When litigation is the best option for achieving client goals, Robert draws on his experience in every aspect of managing a case, from fact investigations and strategy development, to briefing and arguing class certification and other motions, conducting and defending depositions, and negotiating settlements.

IN THE PROFESSION

Robert is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA), where he serves as Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee and as Co-Chair of the Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Committee. In 2012, he received the IMBA's President's Award in recognition of his legislative advocacy on behalf of the organization's members.

Prior to attending law school, Robert worked for the United States Department of Justice, where he received the Special Achievement Award for sustained superior performance of duty.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Robert serves on the Board of Directors for BUILD, Inc., a non-for-profit organization devoted to helping at-risk youth in Chicago.

BACKGROUND

Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D., 1995

University of Iowa
B.A., 1991

Robert is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Illinois, the Northern District of Indiana, the Western District of Michigan and the Western District of Wisconsin.