Robert W. Porter - Bloomington, IL
Attorney at Costigan & Wollrab, P.C.
Civil Litigation Lawyers in Bloomington, IL
308 East Washington Street Bloomington, IL 61701
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Bloomington Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Guardianships
- Real Estate
- Business Formation and Advising
- Municipal Law
- Family Law (Guardian ad Litem Appointments)
Attorney Information
Overview
A native of Bloomington, Mr. Porter joined Costigan & Wollrab, P.C. as an associate in August 2012. He was made a partner in the firm in January 2019.
Mr. Porter serves clients in a variety of matters including litigation, estate planning and administration, guardianships, real estate, and business formation and advising. Mr. Porter has served as corporate counsel of the Public Building Commission of McLean County, Illinois since April 2014. He is also a certified Guardian ad Litem for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
In addition, Mr. Porter is a Certified National Guardian through the Center for Guardianship Certification. In December 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker appointed Mr. Porter to serve as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for both McLean and Logan Counties.
In June 2022, Mr. Porter was honored by the McLean County Bar Association by being named its "Young Lawyer of the Year."
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Illinois College of Law,
Illinois, 2012
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
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University of Illinois College of Law,
Illinois, 2012
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Non Legal Education
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Illinois Wesleyan University, 2009
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Major: Political Science
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Illinois Wesleyan University, 2009
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Mr. Porter currently serves as the Secretary of the McLean County Historical Society. He is also a Member of the Board of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, Mr. Porter is a member of the Town of Normal Historic Preservation Commission.
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 2012
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- McLean County Bar Association
- Illinois Guardianship Association
- National Guardianship Association
Contact
308 East Washington Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309-808-6067
Fax: 309-828-4325
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cwlawoffice.com
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