Robert D. Goldstine

Robert D. Goldstine is a partner at Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and Hoff, Ltd., and advises clients on business, real estate, estate planning, and taxation matters. He founded the firm in 1957 and served as its Managing Partner and President through 2008. His business counsel covers corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships. His work includes structuring and maintaining business entities while helping clients understand legal issues alongside their broader business implications when making important decisions about operations, ownership, transactions, and long-term planning effectively.

Robert earned his B.S. from Northwestern University before receiving his J.D. from the University of Illinois. His academic background provided a foundation for his work in business law, real estate, estate planning, taxation, trusts, and entity structuring. His legal education supported the practical approach he has applied throughout his career when advising individuals and businesses on complex transactions, organizational matters, planning concerns, and other legal issues requiring careful analysis and long-term decision-making.

Robert provides real estate counsel involving acquisitions and sales, development and construction, commercial financing, and leasing. He counsels individuals on estate planning and taxation, including trust formation and administration. His professional recognition includes Illinois Super Lawyers designations in Closely-Held Business, Real Estate, and Business/Corporate. His work reflects a practical counseling approach centered on helping clients evaluate legal and business implications, make sound decisions, and address matters involving business organization, property transactions, estate planning, taxation, trusts, and related legal concerns efficiently.

Robert D. Goldstine has remained active in professional and community organizations alongside his legal practice. His service has included the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and the West Suburban Bar Association, where he served as past President and a Board of Governors member. He has also held leadership roles with the West Suburban Temple in River Forest and the Argo-Summit Lions Club. His profile emphasizes long-term client relationships and practical guidance aimed at supporting sound legal and business decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and Hoff, Ltd.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Past President and Member of the Board of Governors, West Suburban Bar Association
• Former Member, Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Former Treasurer and Vice President, West Suburban Temple, River Forest
• Former President, Argo-Summit Lions Club

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Oklahoma Agriculture and Mechanical College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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