$ 500-600 per hour
About Robert
Biography
Florida Appellate Law Specialist • Selected for Florida’s Legal Elite, Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firm • Board Certified in Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar • Appointed by Governor Scott to the Florida Second DCA Judicial Nominating Commission (2014-2018) • Member of the New York State Bar • Handled over 300 appeals and trial support in Florida; argued appeals in the Florida Supreme Court, Eleventh Circuit, and all Florida District Courts of Appeal. • Handled reported cases in diverse civil and administrative matters • Former Shareholder of Carlton Fields, P.A. • Prior to attending Stetson University College of Law, served as Treasurer, VP of Finance, and CFO for Columbia Artists Management Inc. (1982-1994). As a business executive, handled accounting, financing, business issues, trustee and administrator of medical, retirement, ESOP, and VEBA plans. • Diocese of St. Petersburg Diocesan Pastoral Council (2006-2016), Chairman (2015-2016); Diocesan Board of Catholic Formation and Education, Member (2002-2005), Chairman (2004-2005) • Received the Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Award from Pope Francis (highest award that can be presented to a lay person in the Catholic Church)
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
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2959 First Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713
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Posted by Brother in Christ | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
A Blessing from Heaven
God works all things together for good to those who love Him. Words cannot express the goodness of the man or the skill or talent he possesses on so many levels. Robert successfully corrected all of the errors from the trial court, the attorney representing me, the attorney representing the other par...
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Mediation
Bob Biasotti is a first rate attorney.
Bob has a great legal mind. What sets him apart is his practical approach to legal problems. Bob spent the first half of his working life in upper management for a good-sized, nationally respected company. I've used him as a mediator with great results (for both sides of the lawsuit) and I've brou...
Posted by Shirin | October 24, 2016 | Appeals
Highly recommend
Hones, ethical, and very skilled appellate attorney and mediator. I am happy to recommend Robert Biasotti.
Robert Erich Biasotti's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bob is a brilliant civil appellate lawyer with strong analytical and problem solving skills. He works hard putting his client's trial puzzle together to find the most persuasive legal arguments for his or her case on appeal. He is diligent and methodical in his work, whether the client is a large corporation or a single individual, and I recommend and endorse him for your civil appellate needs."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2005
Recognition, National Law Journal Fast Track Partners
2005
Outstanding Alumni Award, Stetson Lawyers Association
1996
Excellence in Written and Oral Advocacy, E. Harris Drew Award
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Biasotti &
2001 - 2011
Adjunct Professor, Stetson University College of Law
1998 - 2011
Shareholder, Carlton Fields
1983 - 1994
Treasurer, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Artists Management, Inc.
Associations
Federal Bar Association
Member
2006 - 2008
American Bar Association, Judicial Division, Long Range Planning CommitteeMember
2005 - 2009
Stetson Lawyers' Association, Advisory CouncilMember
2004 - 2006
Florida State Bar Association, Appellate Record SubcommitteeChair
2004 - 2005
Florida State Bar Association, General SubcommitteeVice-Chair
2004 - 2006
American Bar Association, Judicial Division, Council of Appellate LawyersExecutive Committee
2002 - 2003
St. Petersburg Bar Association, Appellate Practice CommitteeChair
2001 - 2007
Florida State Bar Association, Appellate Court Rules CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Messing v. Neiradka 230 So. 3d 962 (Fla. 2d DCA November 29, 2017)
Reversed and Remanded
Westaway v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2007-RFC1, Asset-Backed Pass through Certificates
Affirmed in part; reversed in part; remanded with instructions.
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft v. Jones, 227 So.3d 150 (Fla. 2d DCA 2017)
Reversed and Remanded
Strominger v. Bank of New York, 212 So. 3d 1058 (Fla. 2d DCA 2016)
Reversed and Remanded
Cuevas v. Tower Hill Signature Ins. Co., 173 So. 3d 986 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015)
Reversed and Remanded
Florida Ins. Guar. Ass'n v. Martucci, 152 So. 3d 759 (Fla. 5d DCA, 2014)
Affirmed
Tower Hill Select Ins. Co. v. McKee, 151 So. 3d 2 (Fla. 2d DCA, 2014)
Affirmed in part; reversed in part; remanded
Fitchner v. Lifesouth Community Blood Centers, Inc., 88 So. 3d 269 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012)
Reversed and Remanded
Ernie Haire Ford, Inc. v. Atkinson, 64 So. 3d 131 (Fla. 2d DCA, 2011)
Affirmed in part; reversed in part; remanded
Florida Power & Light Co. v. Florida Public Service Com'n, 31 So. 3d 860 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010)
Reversed
Webster v. Body Dynamics, Inc., 27 So. 3d 805 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010)
Affirmed
Webster v. Body Dynamics, Inc., 27 So. 3d 805 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010)
Affirmed
Columbia Hospital (Palm Beaches) Limited Partnership v. Hasson, 33 So. 3d 148 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010)
Reversal
WellCare of Florida, Inc. v. American Intern. Specialty Lines Ins. Co., 16 So. 3d 904 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009)
Reversed and Remanded
San Marco Realty, Inc. v. Dopierala, 14 So. 3d 1108 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009)
Reversed and Remanded with instructions.
Doe v. Footstar Corp., 980 So. 2d 1266 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008)
Affirmed
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. v. Fitchner, 970 So. 2d 379 (Fla. 1d DCA 2007)
Reversed and remanded; question certified.
Bakerman v. The Bombay Co., Inc., 961 So. 2d 259 (Fla. 2007)
Judgment of the District Court of Appeal quashed; remanded.
Vincent v. C.R. Bard, Inc. et. al, 944 So. 2d 1083 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006)
Affirmed in part; reversed in part; remanded
Footstar Corp. v. Doe, 932 So. 2d 1272 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006)
Appeal dismissed.
Collinson v. Miller, 903 So. 2d 221 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005)
Reversed
Parkerson v. Nanton, 876 So. 2d 1228 (Fla. 1st DCA 2004)
Affirmed
American Intern. Group, Inc. v. Cornerstone Businesses, Inc., 872 So. 2d 333 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004)
Reversed and Remanded
Foreline Security Corp. v. Scott, 871 So. 2d 906 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004)
Reversed and Remanded
Morton Roofing, Inc. v. Prather, 864 So. 2d 64 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003)
Affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part.
Humana Health Ins. Co. of Fla. v. Chipps, 802 So. 2d 492 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001)
Affirmed in part; reversed in part; remanded
University of Miami, Inc. v. Spunberg, 784 So. 2d 541 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001)
Reversed and Remanded
Irven v. Dep’t of Health and Rehabilitative Servs., 790 So. 2d 403 (Fla. 2001)
Quashed and remanded.
Nard v. DeVito Contr. & Supply, Inc., 769 So. 2d 1138 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000)
Reversed and Remanded
Perry v. Munger, 730 So. 2d 393 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999)
Reversed and Remanded
Sutherlund ex rel. Sutherland v. Pell, 738 So. 2d 1016 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999)
Reversed and Remanded
Education
1996
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Mid-Year Meeting
“Fundamentals of Appellate Brief Writing”
2009
AJEI Summit Meeting
The Art and Science of Appellate Oral Persuasion
2008
Basic Appellate Practice Course
Do’s and Don’ts in Preparing and Presenting an Appellate Oral Argument
2006
Basic Appellate Practice
Preparing for An Appeal
2004
Bench and Bar Conference
Preservation of Error During Jury Selection
Languages
English