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Born Jacksonville, Florida, August 9, 1951; admitted to bar, 1975, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; Division Chief, State Attorney's Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1977–1979; Certified Florida Supreme Court, Circuit Civil Mediator 2003.
Our firm has been practicing law since 1986, 30 years. We have attained an AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell, a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that lawyers have ranked our firm at the highest level of professional excellence. We have lawyers that are members of Super Lawyers, have Super rankings on AVVO or that are board certified.
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Licensed in Florida for 50 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1975
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Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A.
1837 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32207-3303
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Posted by Johnathan M | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great even outside his expertise.
I never met a nicer, smarter, and honest lawyer. Yes, many think that is an oxymoron, in most cases, maybe. But, not with Mr. Harris. He went above and beyond to get me out of a bind, and he was so cunning and amazing, and won the case, making the other party look guilty as sin, and she was. One shar...
Posted by jim | May 08, 2016
A true Community asset.
Mr. Harris is a community leader, a great legal resource and a lawyer who shoots straight and has his client's best interests at heart. He is dedicated to his work and will go to bat for whoever he represents.
Posted by Robert | January 30, 2015 | Business
31 Years My Friend and Lawyer
Robert Harris was one of the first business leaders that I met when I moved to the Jacksonville area in 1984. We were introduced by a mutual acquaintance socially which led to a business relationship. At about the same time that Robert partnered with Dennis Guidi and Alan Rosner, I started a full ser...
Posted by James | January 27, 2015 | Business
Robert Harris
Robert Harris is one of the most professional and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. His caring and compassionate approach to evaluating his clients' position for both personal and business legal matters, then rendering his advice and counsel, is one of his many attri...
Posted by Jim | January 24, 2015 | Personal Injury
Great firm!
We have had numerous personal injury cases with Mr. Harris' law firm and have thoroughly enjoyed working with the entire group. They have a long, positive history in Jacksonville and truly care about each client they take cases for. In addition to being very knowledgeable and open minded to every l...
Robert M. Harris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Robert for over 45 years. He is a consummate professional, extremely knowledgable and very dedicated to his clients."
"I have known Mr. Harris for over 40 years. His experience as a personal injury attorney is next to none and his diligence in pursuing the optimum result for his client is known throughout the legal community."
"Robert is a seasoned trial attorney with an aggressive nature toward resolving issues. His best attribute, however, is listening to the client and determining exactly what the client is truly seeking from their claims."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is intelligent and diligent. I would readily entrust a matter of great importance to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer in all areas of personal injury, criminal law, and many other areas. I would recommend Mr. Harris or his firm to anyone needing those services."
"Consummate professional. An Attorney's attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Robert Harris. Mr. Harris is the founding partner of a successful and respected Jacksonville civil trial firm. He has decades of trial experience and has an excellent reputation among lawyers and judges across Florida as a highly-skilled and ethical litigator. Robert is also one of the most sincere, compassionate, and generous individuals I know. He gives back to the Jacksonville community through various civic organizations. It has been a pleasure getting to know Mr. Harris and his family over the past seven years. They are all wonderful people. I also have referred friends, family, and former clients to Mr. Harris's firm for legal assistance including workers' compensation cases. All have given me very positive feedback about the quality and result of his firm's work for them. I highly recommend Robert Harris."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a consumate professional, even while being a skilled and zealous advocate."
"I have known Robert Harris for 15 years. When I think of Robert Harris, I see a lawyer with a lot of integrity and due diligence. He is a leader in the community in many facets. I believe any individual that hires Robert Harris could be confident their legal issues will be handled with professionalism and with the necessary expertise."
"Robert is an outstanding person and lawyer. Anyone with a personal injury matter would be well served to have him on your side."
Dennis Guidi
Unknown lawyer
Alan Rosner
Criminal defense lawyer
Paola Parra
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Best Lawyer, Jacksonville Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Lawyer of the Year, Daily Record
2000
Lawyer of the Year, Financial News and Daily Record
1996
Leadership Florida, Leadership Florida
1993
Leadership Jacksonville, Leadership Jacksonville
1977
Division Chief, State Attorney's Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida
N/A
Circuit Civil Mediator, Certified Florida Supreme Court
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Civil Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
1986 - Present
President, Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A.
1977 - 1979
Division Chief, Office of State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Florida
Associations
2005 - Present
Memorial HospitalMember, Board of Trustee
2005 - Present
University of FloridaRegional Advisory Board Chairman
2009 - 2009
Leadership JacksonvilleChairman
2008 - 2008
South Jacksonville RotaryPresident
2006 - 2007
Epping Forest Yacht ClubCommodore
2000 - 2002
Police Athletic LeagueBoard Member
1997 - 1998
Jacksonville Electric AuthorityChairman
1991 - 1991
Duval County Solid Waste Mgmt CommissionSpecial Mayoral Appointment
1988 - 1990
Jacksonville Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionVice-Chair
1988 - 1990
Florida Bar Association, Grievance Committee AChairman
1988 - 1990
Jacksonville Health Facilities AuthorityCommittee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
eikelman vs allstate
plaintiff verdict
thompson vs first trannsit
plaintiff verdict
Peacock vs Walmart
Plaintiff verdict $600,000 plus
kowalt vs police athletic league
Defense verdict
kowalt vs police athletic league
Defense verdict
Education
1975
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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Civic Rountable
Community Leadership
Languages
English