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Robert L. Dawidiuk

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rdawidiuk@collinslaw.com
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Phone: (630) 527-9365

1770 Park St #200
Naperville, Illinois 60563

Robert Dawidiuk joined the Firm in 2003. Rob focuses his practice in representing financial institutions and national corporations in in a wide variety of litigation and transactional matters. Rob is General Counsel for several national corporations handling all his clients' business contracts, and he regularly represents his clients in litigation matters all across the country. 

Recent Successes

  • Over the past year, Rob has won three trials for his clients in Will County, Kane County, and Grundy County, including a complete defense verdict on behalf of his bank client on a two million dollar claim in real estate litigation.
  • Rob has documented well over $100,000,000 in commercial loans every year for the past twelve years. In addition, Rob has closed more than $100,000,000 each year in mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions over that span.
  • Over the last year, Rob has had several multi-million dollar defense wins on summary judgement and motions to dismiss. And he has had several seven-figure summary judgement wins. 
  • He recently secured a multi-million dollar payment for his client in a highly contested partnership dispute.
  • Rob won a dismissal with prejudice, on a lawsuit seeking damages in the amount of $3.5 million for breach of fiduciary duty against bank director and officer.

Rob is licensed in:

  • Illinois
  • New York
  • Iowa
  • Michigan
  • Colorado
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa
  • U.S. District Court Maryland
  • U.S. Appeals Federal Court
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Division of Banking, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Education

J.D. cum laude, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
Honors: Law Review Order of John Marshall Extern Clerk to the Honorable John K. Madden in Cook County Chancery Court Council of Higher Education Scholarship Honors: Order of John Marshall Honors: Judicial Extern Clerk to the Honorable John K. Madden in Cook County Chancery Court Honors: Council of Higher Education Scholarship

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Illinois Bar

DuPage County Bar

Honors & Awards
Leading Lawyer 2021-2024
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Shawn Collins is a very talented lawyer, as are all the attorneys on his team. I've known and worked with Shawn for more that 30 years. Not only is he a top notch technical litigator but his communication skills are second to none. If anyone I know is ever in need of an attorney, Shawn is my very first recommendation. He gives very solid advice that goes beyond the law. He is someone you can trust to tell you the truth so you are not lead astray in the complex legal world. You really can't find a better advocate. E.M.
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We were incredibly satisfied with our experience with The Collins Law Firm. We worked closely with Ed Manzke and found that he had a personal touch and truly got to know us in addition to being knowledgeable and effective in his field. The caring and individual attitude helped us tremendously throughout the entire process and we always felt like our case was in safe hands. We would highly recommend The Collins Law Firm for both its stellar work and dedicated employees. M.A.
★★★★★
My father recommended The Collins Law Firm to me after watching Shawn Collins and Ed Manzke at trial representing Lisle residents against Lockformer. For years, he told us courtroom tales about Shawn and Ed, citing their incredible skill as trial lawyers and how they put the huge Lockformer legal team to shame. So when my son was the victim of a wrongful death, they were my first and only choice. I can't say enough to truly express how grateful I am to The Collin's Law Firm for all that they did for me and my family. This amazing team advocated for me in my darkest moments, surpassing my expectations in every way. I will be forever grateful to Shawn and Ed. K.D.
★★★★★
I have worked with Rob, Shawn and The Collins Law Firm team in connection with both complex business transactions and litigation over the past several years. Shawn is far and away the best business litigation attorney I have worked with. Rob has been our lead attorney on M&A and corporate restructures, and he has delivered each time, and on time. I would highly recommend Rob to get the deal done! W.D.
★★★★★
Rob has been our out-side General Counsel for ten years. As a business with a global presence, it is important that we have the very best legal representation. Rob and the team have guided us through litigation battles, negotiating and drafting our important business contracts, and advising us in our business strategies. He has a great team of lawyers working with him. M.F.