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Robert Frederick Glass
- Atlanta, GA
- Licensed for 11 years
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About Robert
Robert F. Glass is a partner at Glass & Robson, LLC, one of the premier plaintiff’s personal injury firms in Georgia. Robert’s practice focuses exclusively on representing individuals who have been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of others. Since beginning his plaintiff’s practice in 2010, Robert has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients.
Robert uses his past experience of representing insurance companies and multinational corporations to achieve the best result possible for his clients. Robert has litigated and tried cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in the past and has a special passion for the courtroom.
Every year since 2013, Robert has been honored with an “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for attorneys for both legal ability and ethical standards. Robert has also been nominated to The National Trial Lawyer’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers every year since 2013, which is a national recognition. Every year since 2011, lawyers from around the State nominated have Robert as a Georgia Super Lawyer “Rising Star,” which is limited to the top 2.5 percent of attorneys practicing in the State of Georgia under the age of 40. Robert is also a member of The National Trial Lawyer’s “Top 40 Under 40,” which is comprised of the top 40 young attorneys in each state. In 2018 Robert was nominated as a member of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators – Georgia and America’s Top 100 Attorneys – Georgia. Robert is frequently asked to speak on various personal injury litigation issues and trial tactics based on his past successes. Robert completed the American Association of Justice’s “Ultimate Trial College” at Harvard Law School in 2013 and is an avid student of trial advocacy and cutting-edge courtroom techniques.
Robert is actively involved in federal and state bar associations, including the State Bar of Georgia, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice.
Robert is licensed to practice in every trial court in Georgia, along with the Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and Middle District of Georgia.
Robert was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attained his B.A. in 2002 from The University of the South, magna cum laude, with Distinction in Political Science. Robert graduated from Mercer Law School, cum laude, where he served as Senior Managing Editor of the Mercer Law Review, a member of the Moot Court Board, and was elected by the entire student body to serve as Honor Court Prosecutor.
Robert was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attained his B.A. in 2002 from The University of the South, magna cum laude, with Distinction in Political Science. Robert graduated from Mercer Law School, cum laude, where he served as Senior Managing Editor of the Mercer Law Review, a member of the Moot Court Board, and was elected by the entire student body to serve as Honor Court Prosecutor.
Robert and his family live in Atlanta.
Practice areas
- Car accident: 35%
Car wrecks comprise the largest area of our practice. We commit to our clients up front and devote the time and resources necessary to deliver the best result possible.
12 years, 250 cases
- Trucking accident: 35%
Trucking litigation is our speciality. We have a wide breadth of knowledge of FMSCR regulations and network of trucking experts to help build damning liability in trucking accident cases.
12 years, 125 cases
- Slip and fall accident: 15%
Slip and fall cases can cause serious injuries. Our firm has handled slip and fall cases around the state and has a great track records for excellent recoveries in this area of practice.
12 years, 125 cases
- Personal injury: 15%
The umbrella of all of our sub-specialities is personal injury law.
11 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Glass & Robson, LLC
5555 Glenridge Connector
Suite 550
Atlanta, GA, 30342
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 08/01/2019 |
| Legal answers | 12 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Personal Injury Attorney | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2019 |
| Lifetime Achievement | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2018 |
| Attorneys to Watch 2018 | Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine | 2018 |
| Top 100 Attorneys - Georgia | America's Top 100 Attorneys | 2018 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2017 |
| Top 20 Verdict of 2016 | Daily Report's Top Verdicts & Settlements of 2016 | 2017 |
| Top 100 High Stakes Litigators | America's Top 100 Attorney's | 2017 |
| Atlanta Magazine | Top Attorney | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Georgia Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
| Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers of 2016 | Atlanta Journal Constitution | 2016 |
| Distinguished Lawyer | The Expert Network | 2016 |
| 2015 Premier Trial Attorney | American Academy of Trial Attorneys | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| "10 Best" Attorneys for Georgia | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2015 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
| Top 40 Under 40 in Georgia | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Top 40 Under 40 Attorney in Georgia | National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2015 |
| Best Attorneys of America | Rue Ratings | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Top 40 Under 40 in Georgia | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
| "AV" Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Georgia Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
| Legal Elite | Georgia Trend | 2012 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Scholarship Recipient, Gary Christy Memorial Trial Skills Clinic | General Practice and Trial Law Section of State Bar of Georgia | 2010 |
| Senior Managing Editor | Mercer Law Review | 2006 |
| Academic Scholarship | Mercer University Law School | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Glass & Robson, LLC | 2013 - Present |
| Counsel | Cash Krugler & Fredericks | 2010 - Present |
| Associate | W. Winston Briggs Law Firm | 2009 - 2010 |
| Associate | Balch & Bingham | 2007 - 2009 |
| Summer Associate | Balch & Bingham LLP | 2006 - 2006 |
| Summer Associate | McNatt, Greene & Peterson | 2005 - 2006 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Justice PAC | Younger Lawyers Committee | 2016 - Present |
| Side by SIde Brain Injury Clubhouse | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
| Member | Judicial Invitational | 2014 - Present |
| Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse | Volunteer | 2014 - Present |
| Southern Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| National Crime Victim Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Editorial Board Member, "The Verdict" | 2010 - Present |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Buckhead Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association - Legislative Committee | Member | 2009 - Present |
| State Bar of Georgia | Editorial Board Member, "Georgia Bar Journal" | 2009 - Present |
| North Metro Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
| State Bar of Georgia | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Atlanta Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Attorney at Law Magazine | Attorneys to Watch | 2018 |
| The Verdict | How I Obtained Justice for My Client | 2016 |
| The Daily Report | Insurer Hit with $850,000 Verdict | 2016 |
| ICLE | Countdown to Trial | 2013 |
| Fulton County Daily Report | New Plaintiffs Firm Breaks Off from Cash Krugler | 2013 |
| Fulton County Daily Report | Dog bite, slip and fall cases settle | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Law Review | Simmons: A Dead-End for the Juvenile Death Penalty, 57 Mercer L. Rev. 1341 (2006) | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude | 2007 |
| University of the South | BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strafford Publications | Personal Injury Opening Statements and Closing Arguments: Preparing and Delivering, Handling Objections and Related Motions | 2018 |
| Strafford Publications | Personal Injury Opening Statements and Closing Arguments: Preparing and Delivering, Handling Objections and Related Motions | 2017 |
| Trial Practice | Closing Argument | 2016 |
| Fried Rogers Goldberg Breakfast Meeting | $850,000 Verdict in Cobb State | 2016 |
| Trial Practice | Closing Argument | 2015 |
| Trial Practice | Opening Statement | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| GTLA Paralegal Workshop | Big Picture Injury Case Planning | 2014 |
| CLE Panelist | "Life of a Trial | 2014 |
| Trial and Error | "Countdown To Trial" | 2013 |
| What Is GTLA? | Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Presentation | 2011 |
| National Crime Victim Bar Association Seminar | Informing crime victims and crime-victim organizations about their potential remedies through the civil justice system. | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Tractor Trailer Wreck | $475,000.00 |
| Motorcycle Wreck | $465,000.00 |
| Burke v. Freedlund | $300,000 |
| Martin v. Blue | $850,000 verdict |
| Para v. RT | $400,000 |
| Sudan v. Kimmel | Settlement |
|---|---|
| Elwood v. Nelson | $82,000 Verdict |
| Rhodes v. Irish | $100,000 |
| Confidential | $150,000 |
| Martin v. Stull | $350,000 |
| Murray v. Pendleton | $50,000 |
| $300,000 Slip and Fall | $300,000 |
| Doe v. ABC Corporation | Settlement |
| Merrill v. Brandi | Settlement |
| Sudan v. Kimmel | $172,800 |
| Confidential | $215,000 |
| Praskovich v. Scarborough | $100,000 |
| Reder v. Agate | $95,000 |
| Confidential | Confidential Settlement |
| Negligent Security | $237,500 |
| Moore v. Family Coin Laundry | $95,000 Settlement |
| Gilman v. Diaz | Pre-trial settlement of $300,000 |
| Higgs v. Stephens | Pre-trial settlement of $100,000 (policy limits) |
| Blackwell v. Wrenn | Pre-suit policy limits settlement |
| Sobczak v. Trotty and MVG Trucking Company | $500,000 |
| Harwell-Ryan v. Darboe | Pre-trial settlement of $150,000 (all available insurance) |
| Brawner v. Bryson | $95,000 settlement |
| Maitland v. Atlanta Airlines Terminal Corporation and Corporate Services Management | $107,500 |
| Confidential | Confidential |
| Karis v. Brennan | $100,000 |
| Legacy v. Fulton County | $180,000 |
| Harris v. Blue Sky Condominiums and Dossey Richards | $375,000 judgment |
Satisfied Client
Posted by Gregory
Wed Sep 11 2019
Great Personal Injury attorney!
Posted by James
Wed Aug 28 2019
Attorney endorsements
(32)Alyssa Whatley, Tax Attorney on Sep 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert is an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney. He works hard to provide his clients the compensation and representation they deserve. I highly recommend him.
Sherard Dixon, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert is a smart and hardworking lawyer. I highly recommend him.
Thomas Lyman, Wrongful death Attorney on Nov 15, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Robert since law school, where he spoke to a group of aspiring trial lawyers. I've since had the opportunity to work with him on several cases, and I can say he epitomizes all the qualities a client could want in an attorney: he's hard working, understands complex legal matters, and is a great communicator. I strongly endorse him as a colleague and friend.
James Long, Workers compensation Attorney on Nov 14, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Robert on both professional and charitable projects. He is an effective advocate for both his clients and for those he serves in the brain injury community through Side By Side Brain Injury Clubhouse.
Michael Ruppersburg, Slip and fall accident Attorney on Nov 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert is an excellent trial lawyer who gets great results for his clients. You're in good hands with him.
James Roth, Car accident Attorney on Feb 25, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Mr. Glass and his work on behalf of injured Georgians. I regularly seek advice from Robert on complex Personal Injury issues because I know he will provide effective and thorough legal assistance and will obtain the best results possible. I recommend him without hesitation. JIM ROTH--THE ROTH FIRM
Mathew Titus, Business Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Robert is a great lawyer. He is aggressive but always looks out for his client's best interest. I strongly endorse his legal work.
C. Kaufman, Car accident Attorney on May 1, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Robert is an outstanding advocate for his clients and a fine lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Joseph Cella, Immigration Attorney on Jan 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Mr. Glass is a respected wrongful death attorney, who is well-known in the legal community.
Nathaniel Hansford, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known and worked with Robert for several years. He is a skilled and experienced attorney who is dedicated to his work and has his clients best interest in mind. His style is effective and his results speak for themselves. I am more than happy to endorse Robert Glass.
Peter Acker, Immigration Attorney on Mar 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert is a master at his craft, a role model for fellow attorneys, and an absolute professional. He is a true asset and credit to both his firm and the legal community. As a fellow attorney who has seen his work first hand, Robert is at the very top of personal injury attorneys in the state of Georgia.
Michael Roberts, Construction and development Attorney on Nov 11, 2011
Relationship: Friend
Robert Glass is as fine a lawyer as you could ever hire. His attention to detail coupled with his unyielding desire to produce successful results in representing his clients, all while operating in a sincerely professional manner, set Robert apart from other litigation mills where the client is merely a unit of income. I highly endorse Robert and anyone would be extremely lucky to have Robert as their attorney.
David McCain, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is smart, diligent and compassionate, and he gets the job done with integrity. I highly recommend Robert to any individual seeking legal representation.
Jeffrey Shiver, Wrongful death Attorney on May 18, 2010
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Robert does excellent work and is aggressive yet thorough. I would recommend Robert for a variety of cases.
Justin Studstill, Car accident Attorney on May 6, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Robert is an outstanding lawyer. He is very diligent and passionate about his work. He goes the extra mile for his clients.
Haynesworth Studstill, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Robert is a very talented lawyer. He is passionate about his work and will go above and beyond for his clients.
Lucy Atkinson, Litigation Attorney on Jan 29, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Gregory McMenamy, Trucking accident Attorney on Dec 21, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Anthony Kalka, Car accident Attorney on Dec 20, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Robert is a well skilled lawyer that fights for his client's best interest.
Douglas Miller, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 13, 2009
Relationship: Friend
I have known Robert for many years, and it would be difficult to find an attorney more committed to his clients, his practice and the law. Rest assured that Robert will pursue every angle of your case.
Cost
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- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
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