Robert P. Marcus

Mr. Marcus represents injured workers, individuals and families in the areas of trucking accidents, motorcycle and auto accidents, and the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). Results matter: Mr. Marcus’ has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar awards for his clients. He has an extensive personal injury practice, and regularly represents victims and families involved in catastrophic accidents resulting in debiliating injuries, amputations, and wrongful death. No matter how devastating the accident is, Mr. Marcus prides himself on giving each client and family the personal attention they deserve. He is committed to providing dedicated and caring legal assistance to victims and families, and at the same time fighting the trucking companies, insurance companies, and railroads to ensure his clients are fully compensated.

He is recognized for his victory in the Supreme Court of the United States in protection of the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, on behalf of locomotive engineer Robert McBride. Mr. Marcus tried the case, which resulted in a $275,000.00 verdict. The McBride opinion solidifies the application of FELA in fully protecting railroad workers and making the railroads a safer place to work. Since its enactment in 1908, the FELA has served to protect railroad workers and their families from corporate negligence and unsafe industry practices. Mr. Marcus has tried cases in numerous jurisdictions and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

Published Works

Admissibility and Effects of Videotapes of Medical Procedures in Litigation, The Journal of Legal Medicine, 22-September, 2001

Federal Employers’ Liability Act Plaintiffs’ Cases, Discovery Considerations in Specific Civil Cases (IICLE®, 2017)

“Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Effective Depositions” Missouri Bar, St. Louis, Missouri, February 8, 2008

Classes & Seminars

Tips of the Trade: A Federal Civil Practice Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, June 29, 2018

Mastering the Art of Taking and Defending Depositions, Missouri Bar, February 8, 2008, Present

Representative Cases

McBride V. CSX Transportation, Inc. , 131 S. Ct. 2630, 2011, U.S. Supreme Ct.

Burden v. CSX Transportation, Inc., WL 3793664, 2011, Southern District of IL

McBride v. CSX Transportation, Inc, 598 F.3d 388, 2010, 7th Cir

Honors & Awards

Trustee, Village of Glen Carbon, 2017-Present

Special Counsel, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2015-Present

Planning and Zoning Commission Member, Village of Glen Carbon, 2015

Hearing Officer, Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, 2010-2014

AV Pre-Eminent

Super Lawyers

Moot Court- Trial Division

Law Journal

2022 Leading Lawyer

Super Lawyer: 2024

Professional Associations

Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Past President and Officer

Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, Member

Illinois State Bar Association, Member

Madison County Bar Association, Member

St. Clair County Bar Association, Member

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association , Member

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member