Robert Gilbert Leino

Robert Gilbert Leino

also known as Bob Leino

Licensed for 43 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes ... +4 more

101 W. 55th Street, 8J, New York, NY

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Practicing personal injury law since 1982. All types of cases: motor vehicle negligence, medical negligence and hospital malpractice, premises liability (slip-and-fall or falling objects), products liability (unsafe and defective products), and civil rights (wrongful search or seizure). All types of injuries: neck, back, herniated disc, fractures, shoulder, rotator cuff, knee, meniscus, vital organ, myocardial infarction, spleen rupture, head and brain injuries, and wrongful death cases.

30%
Lawsuits and Disputes 20%

Handle all aspects of civil cases including trials, appeals and arbitrations, in state and federal courts, and arbitration venues. Cases include contract, fraud, insurance, defamation, malpractice, business disputes and injury claims.

43 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Handle all aspects of civil cases including trials, appeals and arbitrations, in state and federal courts, and arbitration venues. Cases include contract, fraud, insurance, defamation, malpractice, business disputes and injury claims.

43 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Business 10%

Commercial and Business Litigation. Corporate, shareholder, LLC, partnership, LLP , joint venture and other business disputes. Breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty cases. Trade secrets, trademarks and unfair competition.

10%
Medical Malpractice 10%

Practicing personal injury law since 1982. All types of cases: medical negligence and hospital malpractice, premises liability (slip-and-fall or falling objects)

10%
Brain Injury 5%

We have won a multi-million dollar verdict on a brain injury case involving our client who was in a persistent vegetative state. We have also handled cases involving concussions, brain shear, exacerbations of seizures, ear amputations, scarring, and numerous other types of head injuries. All types of head, brain and other bodily injury claims are handled.

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

Practicing personal injury law since 1982. All types of cases related to back and spinal injuries

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 395-495 per hour

Contingency

25%-35%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2000

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Robert G. Leino, Attorney-at-Law

101 W. 55th Street, 8J, New York, NY, 10019

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Robert Gilbert Leino's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews

Posted by Mike | May 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Bob Leino a true professional

I am writing to highly recommend Bob Leino as an exceptional and ethical professional who I had the pleasure of working with for over ten years. During this time, Bob represented the owner, (now deceased)of a company I managed in a variety of legal matters, both concerning the business itself and the... owners personal affairs Bob,s extensive expertise encompassed handling a diverse range of cases, including commercial landlord/tenant disputes, labor and employment matters, judgment enforcement, corporate law and collection cases with the company acting as both plaintiff and defendant.in additional, Bob provided invaluable assistance and personal liabilities whenever required. Throughout our professional association, Bob consistently acted in our best interests. His responsiveness, coupled with clear and concise communication, insured that we always remained well-informed and confident in the process. I was particularly impressed by his transparency when it came to billing; he always charged an appropriate amount and provided detailed explanations of all expenses and charges. Having experienced Bob’s dedication , professionalism and ethical approach firsthand, I would not hesitate to work with him again in the future. I wholeheartedly recommend Bob Leino to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and reliable legal professional. Sincerely Mike

Posted by DANNY ODATO | April 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

THE BEST LAWYER IS NOT THE FANCY OFFICE?? RATHER ITS THE COMPETENCY COMBINED WITH COMPASSION

I have knows Bob Leino for over 15 years he has handled for me and my family many different cases over the years from disability case to foreclosure, to others. He has done always an excellent job with excellent results, but most of all Bob is a real honest human being , his straight forward attitude... and his competency is second to none,.... i strongly recommend using Bob Leino for any legal matter since i have never found a better lawyer than him while me and my family we are committed to always continue to enjoy Bob Leino's professionalism service for years to come...

Posted by Hal | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Antitrust & Trade Law

Anti-trust and Medical Malpractice

I have known Bob since 2015. He has worked for me on an anti-trust case and on a medical malpractice case. I had one case involving high-technology applications in the recreational sector. He was knowledgeable and comfortable with the technical facts. The antitrust case was in federal court and inv...olved many defendants represented by 4 of the largest law firms in the country. My medical malpractice case was in an outlying county on Long Island which was typically favorable for the doctor. Tactical decisions for the medical malpractice case were very intense and required precise knowledge of the medical issues. He knew how to avoid scenarios where there were risks of losing the case given a second irrelevant diagnosis that was potentially misleading to the jury. Bob worked meticulously with the medical expert on fine points of causation where a mistake could have lost the entire case. He had a great command of the medicine, anatomy and physiology. I was kept informed throughout the process. He responded to my inquiries on the same day or the next day. He gave me advice to help me make decisions. The medical malpractice case settled very favorably for me.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

PIT BULL LITIGATOR FOR HIS CLIENTS

Robert has represented me for over 7 years. He handled my case, complex civil litigation in the US District Court in the Southern District of New York for investment fraud. The case involved a breach of fiduciary duties, agency issues, and insurance coverage issues and the case was settled out of co...urt with significant money recovered. Also, he has handled other litigation for me involving computer surveillance and civil rights. He is straight forward, experienced and a pit bull litigator.

Posted by Samuel's Temple | May 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Attorney

Samuel's Temple has worked with Attorney Leino for over 7 years representing the church in an adversarial claim in US Bankruptcy court involving a breach of contract and fraud for a real estate development. The case was settled out of court favorably with the recovery of over 1 million dollars. He ha...s also handled other cases for the church involving attorney general approval for a church sale. Also, for church parishioners, he has given advice or represented them for family law, medical malpractice and other areas.

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Odalis Encarnacion

Litigation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Bob Leino for the last three years. During that time we have worked on various matters involving labor law. Bob is a very friendly, sincere, and approachable attorney. He is a very knowleable lawyer with extensive experience in litigation. I consider him one of the most conscientious and skillful attorneys around. He thoroughly knows the facts, understands the law and is a strong advocate. If results is what you want then maybe you should consider contacting him."

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Experience

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Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1976

Honors, Temple University College of Liberal Arts

1976

Honors, Temple University Department of Sociology

Sample of Legal Cases

F.H. vs. F.D. Employment-FLSA Case, Defense Verdict for Client

Defense verdict for client

D.Mc. vs. M.S.,MD $600,000 verdict for client NY County Supreme

$600,000.00 verdict, settled after defendant appealed.

M.K. vs. M. Hospital; Medical Malpractice, $2.78 M verdict for client

$2,780,000.00 for client

Michael K. vs. M. Hospital

$2,780,000 verdict in favor of client

James F. vs. B. Inc.

Six-figure settlement in favor of client

S.T. Church vs. B. Inc.

Six-figure settlement in favor of client

Danny O. vs. S.M.C. Ctr.

Six-figure settlement recovered, in favor of client

Barbara C. vs. City

Five-figure settlement recovered, in favor of client

T. T. Inc. vs. Tommy M.

Large six-figure settlement recovered, in favor of client

Robert H. vs. Air ___

Plaintiff's verdict in trial court; made law on appeal.

Randy R. vs. C. Univ.

Reversed on appeal, in favor of client

Estate of John F. N. vs. R. Nursing Ctr.

Defense victory, in favor of client

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Education

1982

University of Pittsburgh

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

New York University

Certificate

1976

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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