Robert L. Fogel
Robert L. Fogel has devoted nearly five decades to representing injured individuals and families throughout Chicago and Illinois. Since becoming licensed to practice law in 1977, he has built a reputation as a skilled trial attorney who fights for people harmed by negligence, including victims of serious personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, and product-related injuries.
Raised in Northampton, Massachusetts, Mr. Fogel graduated from Northwestern University in 1974 with degrees in Sociology and History before earning his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1977.
Even during law school, Mr. Fogel was immersed in the world of litigation, working more than 25 hours each week as a law clerk for a Chicago litigation firm. There, he reviewed medical records, summarized depositions, and worked closely on personal injury cases. Those early experiences shaped the direction of his career and reinforced his commitment to helping injured people seek justice and fair compensation during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Mr. Fogel began practicing law at Baskin Server & Berke, where he handled workers’ compensation and catastrophic injury matters involving medical negligence, wrongful death, premises liability, and defective products. He later continued his litigation practice with Steinberg Polacek & Goodman before joining the Law Offices of Louis Hilfman. Over time, the firm evolved into Hilfman & Fogel, and later Hilfman, Fogel, Martin & Barr. After more than 16 years building that successful practice, Mr. Fogel founded his own law office in 2002, where he continues to personally represent clients with dedication, experience, and compassion.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Fogel has earned recognition from both his peers and professional organizations for his legal skill, leadership, and integrity. He has consistently been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Illinois and was selected for membership in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization recognizing attorneys with exceptional trial experience, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Mr. Fogel has also held leadership roles in numerous legal organizations, including the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He served as Chairman of the Chicago Bar Association’s Bench/Bar Relations Committee and was honored with the David C. Hilliard Award for Outstanding Young Lawyer. Within the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, he served on the Board of Managers as well as the Publications and Membership Committees. Nationally, he chaired the Publications Committee for the American Association for Justice and served on several additional committees focused on public affairs, long-range planning, and trial lawyer advocacy.
Today, Robert L. Fogel continues to represent individuals and families who need experienced legal counsel after serious injuries and medical negligence. His practice is built on personal attention, thorough preparation, and a longstanding commitment to achieving justice for his clients.
Mr. Fogel is married to Eudice Fogel, a real estate broker with Compass and the FogelSlate Group in Chicago.
