Robert S. Blair Jr.
About Robert
Biography
Rob has practiced family law for 25 years. He has tried cases in our family courts and witnessed first-hand the destruction the traditional adversarial system can exact upon families and children. For the last 10 years, Rob has focused the majority of his family law practice on alternative dispute resolution with great success, and helping clients resolve their family law disputes mostly through negotiation, mediation, and collaboration, allowing clients and families to make it through to the other side in a much more positive manner. Rob believes that litigation should be a last resort.
Rob has been a board certified specialist in Family Law since 2002, and is also certified as a family financial mediator. He has been recognized every year since 2007 by Business North Carolina Magazine in its “Legal Elite,” and received the top number of votes in the state in 2016. He has also been recognized each year since 2007 by Law and Politics Magazine as a “Super Lawyer.” He has been included in “Best Lawyers in America” every year since 2011. Rob has also been designated through Martindale-Hubbell by his peers as “AV Preeminent,” which is the highest designation recognized. He has served on numerous committees through both the state and local bar, including serving on the Family Law Council of the North Carolina State Bar, and as a former co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Mecklenburg County Bar.
Rob is married and has two teenage boys as well as a teenaged-acting chocolate lab. He spends his free time serving on various committees and community outreach through his church and chasing his children around the Southeast to watch them play soccer. When he has a free moment, Rob enjoys reading, exercising and playing an occasional round of golf.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Essex Richards, Pa
1701 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28203-4727
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Robert S. Blair Jr.'s Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
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Posted by Pattie | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional, Sensitive and Supportive
Rob is an excellent family attorney. Going through a divorce was an unpleasant experience. However, Rob's sensitive, caring and professional manner made me feel at ease through a very difficult time. His collaborative approach, timely communications and advocacy are second to none. His staff is equal...
Robert S. Blair Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Rob is well respected in the legal community and gets great results for his clients."
"Rob Blair is one of the lawyers I respect most in our legal community. I highly recommend Rob as both an attorney and mediator in family law cases."
"Mr. Blair has a great reputation in the legal community as a family law attorney and is a fantastic mediator. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best lawyers, Best Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2014
Super lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
North Carolina Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2008
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2008
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2007
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2007
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Essex Richards, PA
2003 - 2012
Partner, Horack Talley, PA
1994 - 2003
Partner, Essex Richards, PA
Associations
1991 - Present
North Carolina State BarFamily law section
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Collaborative law
2014
Alternative dispute resolution
2012
Basics of family law CLE course planner
2010
Alimony and cohabitation
Languages
English