Raymond H. Groble III

Ray concentrates his practice in commercial and casualty litigation for a diverse client base. He represents self-insured companies, commercial railroad and construction companies, and he engages in tort and product liability cases in state and federal courts. Ray’s litigation practice also involves representation of clients in labor, contract, directors’ liability, unfair competition, environmental matters and bankruptcy matters.

In addition to his extensive litigation practice, Ray engages in a sophisticated, broad-based transactional practice representing privately held companies. His varied practice includes enterprises ranging from start-ups to traditional well-established companies, and transactions ranging from initial corporate formations to mergers and acquisitions.

EDUCATION

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1986
DePaul University, B.A. Business, 1983

BAR ADMISSIONS

Illinois, 1986

COURT MEMBERSHIPS

U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois Supreme Court
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Courts - Northern District of Illinois (Member, Trial Bar), Central District of Illinois, Northern District of Indiana

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Bar Association
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
Defense Research Institute

PUBLICATIONS

"How to get a fair trial in the Internet age," Crain's Chicago Business, April 16, 2012
“Courts must look at social media policies,” The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, February 6, 2012

PRESENTATIONS

Hiring, Keeping and Firing Employees: Hot Issues Facing Employers, University Club of Chicago, January 19, 2012
Update on Federal Preemption, Midwest Claims Conference, Summer 2008

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

American Youth Soccer Organization - Volunteer regional board member, 2004 to present; Regional Commissioner 2008 to present
St. Gregory the Great Church Member - Parish counsel, 2004 to present
Volunteer Soccer Coach, 2003 to present