Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley / Uustal. Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in the United States. He has also earned numerous other awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers.
Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials during his career. His record of success includes the 7th largest jury verdict in the country according to the National Law Journal, and more than 25 multi-million jury verdicts in a wide range of cases involving auto accidents, boating accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and construction accidents.
Attorney Kelley has been a Board Certified Civil Trial by the Florida Bar for over two decades, is a respected lecturer and law professor, and a committed member of his local community. Mr. Kelley is also the founder of The Dive Bar, an Underwater Bar Association comprised of SCUBA certified lawyers who are committed to the preservation of coral reefs and the marine environment of the Florida Keys.
Practice areas
Business Litigation
Automobile Accidents
Including: Wrongful Death
Languages spoken
English
Kelley/Uustal
500 N Federal Highway
Suite 200
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1981 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Eagle Advocate | Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Top Ten Lawyers in the United States | Lawyers USA | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | The Florida Bar | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Kelley/Uustal | 2005 - Present |
Trial Lawyer | Law Offices of Sheldon J. Schlesinger, P.A. | 1984 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Attorneys Information Exchange Group | Member | 1997 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1981 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | Member | 1981 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 1981 - Present |
Broward County Justice Association | Member | 1981 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1981 - Present |
Broward County Justice Association | President | 2000 - 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Vanderbilt University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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FJA Jury Selection Seminar | The Law of Jury Selection | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Broward Jury Awards Former Mayor’s Sister $300 Million in Fraud Case Against Tobacco Giant Philip Morris USA | $300 Million Obtained |
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Anthony Quackenbush, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 30, 2015
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Charles Morehead, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 21, 2011
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Bob is an excellent lawyer with a sterling reputation.
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