Robert P. "Rob" Flanagan
About Robert P. Flanagan
Robert P. Flanagan is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Robert P. Flanagan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Chicago, IL
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