About Robert
Robert Finegan followed an unconventional route into law. He started in numbers and ended up in courtrooms. His undergraduate degree in actuarial science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign gave him a habit of thinking in probabilities. He later earned a J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law and moved into public service.
His first legal post came in 2014 as an Assistant State's Lawyer in the McLean County State's Lawyer's Office. That role introduced him to courtroom routines and the practical demands of government work. He handled filings, supported courtroom preparation and learned how prosecutors and defense counsel shape a case under tight deadlines. The office experience proved a training ground for courtroom procedure and case strategy.
In 2015 he shifted to private practice as an associate at Finegan Law Office. The move expanded his exposure to client counseling and the business side of law. He worked on case intake, client interviews and drafting pleadings. The work required translating technical legal issues into clear advice for people and businesses who needed practical answers.
Three years later he joined Finegan & Rinker as an associate. That position broadened his role again. He took on more complex litigation tasks and participated in motions practice and discovery. His background in actuarial science remains a distinguished element of his profile. It gives him a quantitative perspective when evaluating damages, assessing settlement odds and organizing case files. He applies that methodical thinking to investigate facts and to prepare arguments.
Throughout his career he has been licensed to practice in Illinois. He moves between public-sector procedures and private-client demands with a steady, analytical approach. Colleagues describe him as precise in legal drafting and attentive in client meetings. He balances courtroom advocacy with behind-the-scenes preparation, aiming to present cases that are both clear and carefully documented.
As an attorney, he brings a mix of government and private-practice experience to matters in Illinois. He remains at Finegan & Rinker, where he practices law in Illinois and focuses on case assessment, litigation tasks and client counsel in state matters.
