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Robbins DiMonte Secures Favorable Arbitration Award in Dealership Dispute Robbins DiMonte attorneys successfully defended a dealership client in a binding arbitration, with the arbitrator issuing a final award in favor of the dealership on all claims. Attorneys James J. Riebandt and Dominic G. Erbacci successfully defended a car dealership client in a binding arbitration conducted… Read more »
RD Quarterly 2026 – Issue 1 When Estate Planning Meets a Murder Mystery By Adam J. Poteracki Is It Assets? Is It Stocks? That’s the Question! By James J. Riebandt RD Welcomes New Attorneys: Nicholas A. DeConcilis, Jackson C. Doughty, and Esteban Valtierra.
Is It Assets? Is It Stocks? That’s the Question! When purchasing a business, one of the most important initial decisions is how the transaction will be structured. Will the Buyer purchase the Seller’s assets, or will the Buyer purchase the Seller’s stock or ownership interest? This article highlights the key elements involved in each type… Read more »
Robbins DiMonte is pleased to welcome Attorney Esteban Valtierra to the firm! Esteban focuses his practice on bankruptcy and commercial litigation, with experience in Chapter 11 reorganizations, Section 363 sales, Chapter 7 liquidations, and out-of-court workouts. He brings valuable insight from his prior experience as a Judicial Law Clerk with a U.S. Bankruptcy Court, where… Read more »
When Estate Planning Meets a Murder Mystery Few things create more tension than a surprising estate plan. In the hit film Knives Out, the unexpected reading of a will turns a wealthy family against one another and raises an important legal question: what happens if someone who stands to inherit is responsible for the decedent’s… Read more »
Partner Carolina Y. Sales to Serve on the 2026 FALA Chicago Board of Directors Robbins DiMonte Partner Carolina Y. Sales has been elected to serve on the 2026 Board of Directors for the Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago (“FALA Chicago”). In this leadership role, Carolina will work alongside fellow board members and officers to… Read more »
Partner Julia Jensen Smolka Elected Second Vice President of The Advocates Society Robbins DiMonte Partner Julia Jensen Smolka was elected Second Vice President of the Advocates Society in February 2026. The Advocate Society strives to promote the welfare of its members, establish and maintain proper relationships with the general public, promote the progress of the… Read more »
RD Celebrates Women’s History Month This Women’s History Month, we are proud to highlight the strength, dedication, and excellence of the women attorneys at Robbins DiMonte—Julia Jensen Smolka, Samantha J. Marin, Carolina Y. Sales, Sarah D. Jeong, and Sophia R. Brandenburg. Their impact is felt every day through their work, leadership, and commitment to our… Read more »
Register Now! Legal AI Webinar “AI in Action: Tools That Work for Your Practice” with Partner Anastas Shkurti AI in Action: Tools That Work for Your Practice Event Details Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM CST Location: Zoom Webinar Register and Learn More: https://www.naela-il.org/event-6493328 Robbins DiMonte Partner Anastas Shkurti will… Read more »
2026 Annual Chili Cook-Off! Robbins DiMonte held its Annual Chili Cook-Off this February, where things heated up as several participants competed for the title of best chili. From classic recipes to more creative takes, the competition brought a variety of flavors and plenty of friendly rivalry. After much deliberation, this year’s winners were Jackson C…. Read more »