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also known as Bob Linton
Most people who call say the same thing. "I want to make sure this never happens again to someone else."
As a trial lawyer for over 40 years, my mission is to help do that, and help people rebuild their lives after tragedy strikes.
I cut my teeth at one of Cleveland’s top defense firms where I became a partner, defending insurance companies, hospitals and Fortune 500 companies. I learned from some of the best how to investigate, negotiate and litigate personal injury and wrongful death cases.
But I found my calling when I left to join the other side. I see the difference I can now make in people's lives in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.
I've helped recover more than $125 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients. This includes verdicts of $15 million dollars, $8 million dollars and $7.5 million dollars--and a 22 million dollar wrongful death settlement.
I've also held the highest rating availability for legal ability and ethics from Martindale Hubbell for more than 25 years. And been selected as an Ohio Super Lawyer for more than 15 years, a distinction limited to less than 5% of lawyers. Based on confidential peer reviews from those who know my work first hand--other lawyers and judges.
We don't take on a lot of cases. Only ones that matter. Where we can make a real difference in people's lives. And make our communities safer. Safer for the next person who goes to the hospital, or gets in a car, or makes a claim under an insurance policy.
I'm also a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyer's College. We learned there something they forgot to teach most lawyers in law school: how to be real lawyers for real people.
People just like you.
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Acquired: 1984
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700 West Saint Clair Ave Ste 100, Hoyt Block,, Cleveland, OH, 44113-1205
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Posted by Mark | February 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I am an Indiana resident who needed to approach a medical malpractice attorney in regards to a potential case for my mother who is an Ohio resident. My company's corporate attorney recommended the Linton Law Firm and I am so grateful he did as Bob and his staff were exemplary in guiding, educating, a...
Posted by MJ | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Mr. Robert Linton to anyone in need of an outstanding, top-rated attorney. Robert Linton--Bob--as I and my family came to address him, soon became "like family" to us. I confirm that Bob is a kind (and one-of-a kind), empathetic, honest attorney who dedicates not only himself, hi...
Posted by Veronica | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Linton is an exceptional attorney. We sought his counsel and expertise when we were consumed with grief and the overwhelming circumstances that led to the loss of an amazing husband, father, physician and humanitarian. Mr. Linton met with us to discuss our situation. His calm demeanor, com...
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Bob Linton for many years, and recently working with him on a very difficult liability case, which ended in a very successful jury verdict. I can say without reserve that Bob Linton is the finest trial lawyer I have seen in my 25 years of practice. A pro's pro, to say the least."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have read many of his thoughtful replies on Avvo.com. Robert Franklin Linton is clearly well versed in medical malpractice law."
"Attorney Linton is professional, caring, and fierce all at the same time. What a combo! I have yet to meet another attorney who has the kind of dedication and passion that Attorney Linton possess. I know that any client would be well-served with Attorney Linton!"
"Bob is one of the finest trial lawyers I've ever met. He is already incredibly well respected within his community because of his abilities, his compassion and his depth of knowledge. However, Bob is also an incredible person and once you meet him, you understand why he's so wonderful at person injury cases. Helping people comes innately to him, and he truly cares for his clients. Add on to this the fact he was willing to leave his family for a month to attend the elite Trial Lawyers College to master his skills as a trial attorney, and you won't find a better attorney. Not many people are willing to take the time away from their lives to be the best they can be at their job, but Bob did. I would never hesitate to send my friends or family to Bob, I know they would be in the best hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bob on a rather intensive litigation project recently. Bob is a fabulous attorney without question. He is a fighter and a fierce courtroom warrior. He fights so hard because to Bob, his clients mean everything. Bob sees the best in people and cares deeply for his clients. He can make a big difference in a case. He is that good."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is simply the best in the business. He is intelligent, thorough, diligent, hardworking, and honest. He is also a great communicator and compassionate with his clients and their families who are dealing with a horrific event and/or tragedy."
"Bob Linton is widely known as one of Ohio's premier plaintiff's trial attorneys. I have had the pleasure of knowing Bob and following for many years his outstanding results on behalf of his clients in the areas of medical malpractice and industrial accidents. Bob thoroughly prepares every case and dedicates himself to more than not only the client, but to the client's cause and the purpose of "righting wrongs". Bob's stellar reputation in the legal community has been built on total dedication to the client and the cause, and his record of substantially large jury verdicts and settlements results from that dedication and work ethic. I endorse Bob Linton to any client or attorney seeking to engage him on a litigation matter. You will not find a more dedicated, skilled, caring attorney to take your case."
"I endorse Bob. He is the best personal injury lawyer I know. He is incredibly compassionate, well respected in the legal community and truly cares about his clients. Bob obtained some of the highest reported settlements and verdicts in his home state of Ohio."
"Bob is an incredibly talented and compassionate trial lawyer. His dedication to clients and their families is top notch. I would recommend Bob to anyone seeking representation."
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Cleveland Academy of Trial AttorneysPresident
1984
JD
1981
B.S. Summa Cum Laude