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Robert Steven Kelner
also known as Robert S. Kelner, Robert Kelner
About Robert
Biography
New York personal injury attorneys Kelner & Kelner represent victims of construction accidents, auto accidents, birth injury, medical malpractice, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and more. Kelner & Kelner, Attorneys at Law has been engaged exclusively in the practice of personal injury and medical malpractice law for over 60 years. Founded by Joseph Kelner, former President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the firm has represented victims in all areas of personal injury and medical malpractice litigation.
Robert S. Kelner has obtained over 200 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or greater. Many of these cases resulted in much larger amounts, including jury verdicts of over $36 million in Driscoll v. Transit Authority and over $22 million in Martin v. Dellwood. Some of his recent accomplishments include winning a $10.4 million jury verdict against the City of New York when only $1.5 million was offered as a settlement. He also recently secured an out-of-court settlement of over $17 million in a wrongful death case, and two additional settlements of $9 million each in personal injury cases.
Over 200 Verdicts & Settlements of $1 million or more
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
75%
Medical Malpractice
15%
Wrongful Death
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 54 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
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Robert Steven Kelner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Robert Kelner is an attorney that shines brightly as one of a kind. It is no surprise that Bob's firm, Kelner & Kelber, has grown to be one of the most excellent, successful, and efficient, in the State of New York, and perhaps the country. His firm's dedication to clients, which I have been privileged to witness first hand on countless occasions, is something beyond stellar. I have been fortunate to be professionally associated with Bob since I began my own law practice several years ago. Since that time, in addition to working in tandem on several matters together, Bob has served as a mentor and a genuine friend. I am happy to know him and I would recommend his firm to anyone in need of legal assistance in the realms of personal injury and medical malpractice."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bob is creative, experienced, skilled and tremendously effective. We worked together on a rather complex spinal cord injury case which occurred in Accra, Ghana [Western region of Africa]; this case involved sorting out whether to bring the case in Ghana, in Maryland, in Connecticut, or New York. There were plenty of ways to lose, or achieve an inadequate recovery, and only a few roads to winning. The case was successfully resolved. Solid lawyering."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Jack Newton Lerner Distinguished CLE Lecturer, New York County Lawyers' Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
2014 - Present
New York County Lawyers' Association, Tort Law SectionChairman
2003 - Present
New York County Lawyers Civil Trial Practice InstituteChairman
Education
1972
Columbia University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English