About Bob
Bob Baizer trained at the University of Illinois, earning a B.A. in Political Science in 1969. He went on to study law at Northwestern University School of Law and received his J.D. in 1972. His education also includes time at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
His career spans decades of involvement in courtroom work and bar association leadership. Baizer has taken on organizational roles that extend beyond his firm, serving on the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association since 1998. Between 2004 and 2010 he sat on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice, participating in governance and initiatives aimed at trial advocacy and legal education.
Active in several professional groups, Baizer maintains memberships in the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Lake County Bar Association. Those ties reflect regular engagement with evolving rules, continuing education and the professional networks that shape practice in Illinois.
Baizer practices at Baizer Kolar P.C., where he has been a steady presence in the office. His colleagues and the associations he has served suggest a long-standing orientation toward trial work. Over the years he has balanced casework with time spent on association business, speaking and contributing to programs that address trial technique, evidence and jury practice.
Clients and peers describe him as a lawyer who understands how courtroom procedure and strategy interact. He has centered much of his activity on litigation rather than transactional work, bringing cases to verdict and participating in the trial process. That hands-on approach shows in his sustained involvement with groups that concentrate on trial advocacy and civil justice issues.
Across public roles and private practice, Baizer has combined his academic training and association leadership into a practice style focused on litigation. He remains an active member of multiple bar organizations and continues to engage in professional education and governance. He currently practices civil trial litigation at Baizer Kolar P.C., representing clients in courtroom matters.
