Robert B. Groholski

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Litigation involving banks and financial services providers doesn't arise out of the ether; it is a product of a loan or other transaction that has gone sideways. Bob Groholski's extensive experience protecting his clients’ interests in litigation, coupled with his understanding of the deals at the center of the dispute, form the foundation of his successful banking and commercial litigation practice.

A seasoned trial lawyer, Bob understands that the counsel and guidance he provides outside the courtroom are as crucial to his clients as the formidable advocacy skills he brings inside. They need practical, business-oriented solutions to resolve troubled financing, real estate, or business transactions, and Bob delivers the consistently spot-on analysis that facilitates positive outcomes.  

Bob represents banks, mortgage lenders, and servicers in matters involving commercial foreclosures, workouts, and various payment methods businesses use in international transactions.

He counsels financial services providers regarding compliance with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to foreclosure practices and provides robust representation when claims arise.

In his varied and diverse commercial litigation practice, Bob represents clients in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent transfers, business torts, unfair competition, trade secrets, non-competition agreements, equitable remedies, and real estate disputes.

While always prepared to take matters to trial, Bob leverages his creativity and constructive working relationships with opposing counsel to achieve beneficial resolutions for his clients.

As a litigator, few things can match the satisfaction of winning a case for a client. But as a business lawyer, I recognize that the definition of 'winning' often includes outcomes reached outside the courtroom.
    • Northern Illinois University, J.D., summa cum laude, Law Review, Articles Editor, Moot Court
    • Northern Illinois University, B.S., magna cum laude, with highest honors
  • Bar Admissions

    • Illinois, 2000
  • Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit

Latest News and Insights

One Minute Matters Video Series2.10.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could Imprecise Language in Your Loan Guaranty Reaffirmation Put You at Risk? (with Bob Groholski)

Can a single word in your loan guaranty reaffirmation put you at risk? In Huntington National Bank…

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One Minute Matters Video Series12.9.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can a Single Loan Provision Create Unexpected Personal Liability? (with Bob Groholski)

Ever heard of a “Bad Boy” Loan Guaranty? These provisions of a lender’s loan documents, if…

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Blog Posts4.3.20

Ohio Issues Executive Order Requesting Relief for Small Business Tenants and Commercial Real Estate Borrowers

On April 1, 2020, Ohio’s Governor issued Executive Order 2020-08D, a copy of which is linked here.…

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