Robert Norman Hamilton

Robert Norman Hamilton

also known as Bob Hamilton

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Appeals Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Appeals, Family, Litigation

2016 South Big Bend Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 38 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing, Active

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Location

Reinker, Hamilton & Piper LLC

2016 South Big Bend Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO, 63117-2404

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Robert Norman Hamilton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Jill | June 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not even worthy of 1 star........

I would give Bob negative stars if I could. I retained Bob’s services and he ended up costing me thousands upon thousands of dollars due to his negligence (this was in addition to paying him hourly for his lackluster services, to put it mildly). He didn’t make just a single “mistake” or provide som...e questionable service, he made several huge costly errors on my case. Only when I confronted Bob about his series of negligent actions and breach of duties, did he decide that we "weren’t a good fit"? Bob was my lawyer for a few years so I know what he’s truly made of when it comes to his profession. A respectable lawyer would have dealt with problems head-on, but Bob denied, lied, and made excuses for himself. I was told by other lawyers (that I exposed Bob's negligence to and asked for their opinions regarding said negligence) that Bob would "settle" before I sued him for malpractice. That's what they would have done anyway. When I confronted Bob about his errors, he did not do what other attorneys told me he would/should do, but instead, he became defensive (he was caught, multiple times for different reasons). At one point, Bob's firm made a very careless mistake in sending me another client's emails that had the same first name as mine. After that error, I had correspondence between her and my lawyer. That error didn't cost me financially (for once) but that is so embarrassing for Bob's other client. I’m not saying that Bob is a bad guy, but I do feel that Bob is a really, really incompetent attorney. I believe that Bob's peers would defend Bob (should be ask them to post reviews for him, etc) but most people want to keep their skeletons in their closets, so I doubt Bob is going around notifying his peers of his colossal screw ups. There is absolutely no comparison between my current lawyer and Bob Hamilton. Hiring a lawyer is never fun and with so many choices, please take your hard-earned money elsewhere. I could have done a better job representing myself. I feel that Bob is tired of his profession in his latter years and is simply collecting client’s checks but putting in no real effort. He makes things worse. Much, much worse. This, coming from a person that understands humans are not perfect and we all make mistakes. That is not what happened in my dealings with Bob Hamilton. This goes much, much deeper.

Posted by Michelle | June 20, 2014

Professional and Knowledgable!

Bob was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge of the law and understanding great strategies truly helped me in my divorce. His skills and experience along with his ethical approach gave me confidence throughout the entire case. Bob is a wonderful attorney and made sure I understood what was going... on at all times. Bob has my recommendation to anyone in need of a great lawyer!

Posted by Ben | April 29, 2013

Integrity at Its Best

Robert Hamilton is a great attorney whose work ethic is only exceeded by his integrity. He listens to his clients and advocates for their best interest of them in an extraordinary fashion. Robert is very well versed in the law especially in areas of family law. Hiring him is one of the best decisions... one could make. You will see how much he cares for your individual situation immediately.

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Robert Norman Hamilton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Munro

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Galmiche

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several divorce cases with Bob, as the opposing attorney, that involved multiple days of trial. Bob in an excellent trial attorney. He is very knowledgeable about divorce related laws."

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Leigh Carson

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Don't let the retro haircut or aw shucks manner fool you - Bob is an exceptionally skilled negotiator and a superb trial lawyer. His exceptional skill at representing the best interests of children gives him a real advantage in handling child custody matters. I wholeheartedly recommend Bob for any sort of family law case."

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Edward Gilkerson

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very effective Guardian ad Litem."

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Jennifer Piper

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Bob Hamilton for over 15 years. He is very knowledgeable about the law and always fights for his clients to obtain the best result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Patrick Pedano

Family lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean O'Hanlon

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bob Hamilton to be an excellent and ethical domestic attorney since I started practicing. He is respected for his ability and experience, as well as his willingness to help (both his clients and clueless new layers). I endorse Bob for any domestic legal matter."

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Lawrence Wines

Appeals lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bob since law school. he is brilliant and an experience and great advocate for his clients. He has a great reputation with members of the bar. I respect him, his talents, and endorse him without reservation. He has always been a serious lawyer an a staunch, hard hitting defender of his clients. Hire Bob if you want one of the best attorney in his field."

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Edward Kruse

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him for the last 18 years and he is one of the best divorce lawyers in town."

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Joan Coulter

Appeals lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Margaret Murphy

Child custody lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Heater

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Bertram

Appeals lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Bob for many years. I met Bob in law school in St. Louis. I have referred cases to Bob over the years. From what I have observed and the feedback I get from the referrals I have made, Bob is an accomplished litigator and attorney. I trust him and his advise. I endorse Robert Hamilton without hesitation."

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Lloyd Nolan

Family lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is an excellent, skilled, no-nonsense family law attorney."

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Carla Zolman

Family lawyer

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Leigh Carson

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Named to Best Lawyers Family Law, St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Named to Best Law Firms, Family Law, St. Louis, US News & World Reports Best Law Firms

2016

Named to Best Lawyers Family Law, St. Louis, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Named to Best Law Firms, Family Law, St. Louis, US News & World Reports Best Law Firms

2015

Named to Best Lawyers St. Louis Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2009

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney at Law, Reinker, Hamilton & Piper LLC

1995 - 2013

Attorney at Law, Kruse, Reinker & Hamilton LLC

1993 - 1995

Attorney At Law, The Todt Law Firm PC

1989 - 1993

Attorney at Law, Susman, Schermer, Rimmel & Shifrin LLC

1985 - 1989

Attorney at Law, Kaveney Beach Bond Ullum & Burcke

Associations

2008 - Present

Brentwood High School

Assistant Wrestling Coach

1987 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

1987 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

1987 - Present

St. Louis County Bar Association

Member

Lawyers for Kids

Treasurer

Friends of Heritage House

Treasurer

St. Louis County Court, Visitation and Exchange Planning Committee

Executive Committee Member

Brentwood Lions Club

Vice President

Friends of Heritage House

Board Member

Brentwood Lions Club

Treasurer

Lawyers for Kids

Board Member

1995 - 1999

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Young Lawyers Division Committee Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Brown v. Shannahan

New Holding Established

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Education

1987

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

QDRO's and Tax Issues in Divorce

QDRO's and Tax Issues in Divorce

2016

Past Marriages' Effect on Current Divorce

Past Marriages' Effect on Current Divorce

2016

Divorce Litigation Boot Camp

Divorce Litigation Boot Camp

2015

Family Law for Paralegals

Family Law for Paralegals

2015

Dividing Debt in Divorce

Dividing Debt in Divorce

2014

Divorce Post-Judgment: Appeals, Enforcement and Modifications Live Video Webcast Divorce Post-Judgment: Appeals, Enforcement and Modifications

2014

Divorce for Clients Over 50

Divorce for Clients Over 50

2014

Dividing Trust Assets In Divorce

Dividing Trust Assets In Divorce

2014

Dividing Debt in Divorce Live Video Webcast Dividing Debt in Divorce

2013

Veteran's Benefits in Divorce Live Teleconference Veterans Benefits in Divorce

2013

QDROs and Tax Issues in Divorce Live Video Webcast QDROs and Tax Issues in Divorce

2013

Family Law for Paralegals and Advanced Family Law Live Video Confernce

Family Law for Paralegals and Advanced Family Law

2013

Complex Assets in Divorce Live Video Webcast Complex Assets in Divorce

2013

Advanced Family Law: A Paralegal's Guide

Advanced Family Law: A Paralegal's Guide

2013

A Paralegal’s Guide and Dividing Debt in Divorce Live Video Webcast

A Paralegal’s Guide and Dividing Debt in Divorce

2001

The Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Law In Missouri

The Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Law In Missouri

Languages

English

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