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Robert Eugene Schmittgens
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About Robert
Biography
Rob Schmittgens joined the Brown and Brown team in April of 2019, devoting his practice to personal injury, focusing litigation cases, including auto collision and premises liability. Since joining the firm, Rob has made successful recoveries for hundreds of clients and handled hundreds of claims, from minor rear-end collisions, to complex, contested liability matters.
Rob is licensed to practice in both Missouri and Illinois, having passed the Missouri Bar Exam in 2016 and the Illinois Bar Exam in 2017. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Bar Association.
Rob was born and raised in the greater St. Louis area. He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School for high school, studied political science and philosophy at Quincy University, and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. At UMKC, Rob was an active member of the school’s nationally ranked mock trial team. For his success as a student advocate, Rob was inducted into the prestigious “Order of the Barristers” and awarded the Judge Leon S. Powell Award.
Rob’s mission is to zealously advocate for his clients. Personal injury cases are often confusing for many clients, and Rob is passionate about explaining the process to his clients while ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.
Rob lives in St. Louis with his wife Teresa and their dogs, Dexter and Barry. In his free time, Rob enjoys playing golf, concert going, or rooting for the Blues, Cardinals, and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Licensed in Illinois for 8 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 9 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Brown & Brown
One Memorial Drive Drive, 11th Floor, Saint Louis, MO, 63102
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Posted by Matt | August 02, 2017 | Personal Injury
Easy to work with!
Mr. Schmittgens was very helpful with determining where to go and how to approach a case after a car accident. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, which is what you want in an attorney. He was open and honest with me in regards to my options and helped me find the best fit for my situation. He wa...
Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Professional and hard working personal injury attorney
Rob is a hard working attorney who you can trust. He goes above and beyond to make sure that you understand what is going on in your case every step of the way. He was extremely knowledgeable of the laws pertaining to my case, and how to use the law to my advantage. He was so helpful to me during suc...
Robert Eugene Schmittgens's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rob is a great lawyer and a strong advocate. If Rob is on your case, you know you're in good hands! 10/10 endorsement from me."
"Rob is a great advocate for his clients. His work ethic, knowledge and communication skills are what set him apart. I recommend this attorney."
"Rob is the type of lawyer you want on your side. Smart, compassionate and hardworking, he will fight for every last dollar and ensure his clients are satisfied. I highly recommend Rob and expect to see some great things in the horizon for him."
"Rob is an excellent advocate, combining his talent and work ethic to provide clients with great legal representation. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."
"Rob is a constant competitor, that knows the law and will fight for you. I met Rob in my third year of law school and I can say I have never met another person like Rob. While Rob is a fighter he is also a compassionate person that will listen to your problems and find a creative solution. I would not want to be on the other side of a case Rob is litigating."
"If you want a good trial attorney in the St. Louis area, Rob is your guy!"
"Rob is a zealous advocate and always willing to go the extra mile. He has a strong desire to help others and brings an element of compassion that is often lacking in our profession. I'd recommend Rob to anyone."
"Rob Schmittgens is highly intelligent and motivated to advocate ferociously for his clients. He is quick witted and has a wonderful heart for helping people. His trial skills are top notch."
"Rob is a great mix of dedication, hard work, and legal aptitude. I have no doubt he will work tirelessly to get the best results for any client he has."
"Rob is a hardworking, intelligent lawyer who will go to the mats for his clients. He is skilled and passionate. I would have no second thoughts about referring clients to him."
"Robert is an exceptional attorney who is passionate about representing those who have been harmed my the negligence of others. He will listen to your story, and will help to maximize your settlement or your results at trial. I endorse this lawyer."
"Really good trial attorney that studied trial advocacy for 3 years under Rafe Foreman at UMKC. Rafe could quite possibly be the best trial attorney in the world right now, so the sky is the limit for Rob! He's well trained and I would feel very confident having him in my corner!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Order of Barristers, University of Missouri Kansas City - School of Law
2016
Judge Leon S. Powell Award, Texas Young Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Brown & Brown, LLP
2017 - 2019
Associate, The Miller/Salsbury Law Firm
2016 - 2017
Associate, The Cagle Law Firm
2012 - 2015
Law Clerk, Evans & Dixon, LLC
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Great Rivers Environmental Law Center
Associations
2017 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisMember
2016 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember
2016 - Present
Missouri BarMember
Education
2016
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Quincy University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Chaminade College Preparatory School
Languages
English
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