Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Robert Harden

(CHICAGO, IL)—Goldberg Segalla added Robert Harden to the firm’s Defense Base Act and War Hazards Compensation Act practice group in Chicago.

Harden represents government contractors and their insurers in complex claims involving civilian employees working overseas. He works with clients across all stages of the claims process, including claim evaluation, development of defense strategy, and representation in proceedings before the U.S. Department of Labor’s administrative and judicial tribunals. Harden also supports clients in pursuing WHCA reimbursement claims, helping to assess eligibility, develop supporting records, and navigate the submission process for injuries arising from war-risk hazards. Harden brings substantial courtroom experience to his practice from his time as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Assigned to the DUI and Domestic Violence units, he prosecuted misdemeanor DUI and domestic battery cases and violations of orders of protection, conducted detention hearings, and presented cases to the grand jury.

His commitment to service extends beyond his legal career. Harden served for 12 years in the Army National Guard, first with the North Dakota Army National Guard and later with the Illinois Army National Guard. Over the course of his service, he was activated for assignments throughout the United States and overseas, including a NATO exercise in Romania.

Harden earned his B.S. from North Dakota State University and his J.D. from the Northern Illinois University College of Law.

About Goldberg Segalla

Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation law firm celebrating 25 years of moving clients forward – to limit exposure, manage a media cycle, prepare for anticipated litigation, or close a complex matter. With a diverse team of 500+ attorneys in 23 offices across leading U.S. markets, we provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense to businesses, insurers and organizations involved in a wide range of litigation and disputes. The firm’s strength lies in our deep bench of experienced litigators and trial attorneys who handle matters from early-stage dispute resolution through trials and appeals. Our practice spans general civil defense, commercial litigation, class actions, product liability, insurance coverage, employment, construction, environmental and toxic torts, cybersecurity and data privacy.