Robert Whitaker
About Robert Whitaker
Robert Whitaker is a lawyer based in Syracuse, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Robert Whitaker is recognized in the following practice area:
- Syracuse, New York
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Hancock Estabrook LLP
Education: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 2005, State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 2005, State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 2005, and State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Syracuse, NY
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