Robert P. Nesbit

Robert P. NesbitĀ 

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Robert Nesbit is among the Midwest’s most visible and highly respectedĀ condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associationĀ law attorneys and industry thought leaders.

RobertĀ is a seasoned business strategist at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit and has been instrumental to the firm’s growth and success for over a decade. He has directed many of the firm’s association law innovations including litigation insurance for condominium, homeowner, and townhome communities. Robert also pioneered the use of monthly retainers programs to provide affordable legal assistance to associations.

Practicing law since 1984,Ā Robert has extensive experience advising and consulting with association boards of directors and property managers on a wide range of matters including drafting and reviewing by-laws and declarations and service agreements.

RobertĀ is a frequent lecturer on issues of concern to community associations and has authored numerous articles on condominium & homeowner association law. He has been a member of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit’s Executive Committee and served as the Chairman of the firm’s Condominium and Homeowner Association Practice Group.

  • J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1983
  • B.A. (History), DePauw University, 1980
  • Illinois State Bar
  • Wisconsin State Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • CAI Illinois – Community Associations Institute
  • KSN Blog:Ā Nailing Down Contracts: The Legalities of Maintenance Agreements
  • Featured in “Bob Nesbit: No-Nonsense Guy AmidĀ Much Bumping, Jostling”, by Chris Bailey, Leading Lawyers Magazine –Ā Real Estate, Construction & Environmental Edition for 2013
  • Quoted in: “Handy do-it-yourself manual for small associations”, by Pamela Dittmer McKuen, Chicago Tribune, April 2, 2010
  • Why Professional Management?”, Association Review, Summer, 1996
  • Named by Illinois Super Lawyers magazine as being among the top attorneys in Illinois (2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005)
  • Recognized as a Leading Lawyer by the Leading Lawyers rating serviceĀ forĀ Real Estate Law:Ā  Associations & Condominiums for years 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2025

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