Partner
Colin H. Gilbert
PRACTICE AREAS
Creditor’s Rights
Mortgage Foreclosures
I believe clients deserve an attorney who is accessible, prepared, and invested in their success. Every client comes to me with a different situation, so I take the time to listen, understand their goals, and provide straightforward advice they can trust.
Having spent my career serving clients and giving back to the community I call home, I've learned that good legal representation is about more than knowing the law. It's about being responsive, communicating clearly, and helping people make confident decisions. It's easy to get caught up in the legal process, but I never lose sight of the fact that every file represents a person, a family, or a business depending on me for guidance. My goal is simple: when the matter is over, I want every client to know they had someone in their corner who cared about getting the job done right.
Education
- J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law; Certification in International and Comparative Law
- B.S, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Speech Communication
Bar Certifications
- Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Illinois
Bar Association Memberships
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
- Illinois Creditors Rights Bar Association
Community Involvement
Colin Gilbert currently serves as a Trustee for the Village of Arlington Heights. He is actively involved in local youth sports as a Board Member of both the Arlington Heights Youth Athletic Association and the John Hersey High School Feeder Athletic Association, as well as a Commissioner for the Arlington Cardinals Travel Baseball program. In addition, he coaches youth baseball and basketball.
Mr. Gilbert is a Founding Board Member of Gerry’s Café, Inc., a community-focused coffeehouse dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He previously served as President and Executive Board Member of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, as a Board Member of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, and as a Commissioner on the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission.
