At first Rob wasn't sure if he would take my case. After speaking more at length with him he felt that he did want to help me. It took 3 years. Through the entire process Rob was very caring, compassionate and thorough. I knew he really cared about all of his clients. I live in another state so I would have to come back to AZ to prepare for the depositions and all the doctor appts. I felt like Rob was always with me and helping me. We were able to settle my case before it went to trial.
Atty Kleinschmidt went above and beyond the call of duty on my case. He worked day and night and believed in me and never doubted me or gave up on my case. He was tireless and brilliantly worked my case. This man gives a whole new meaning to attorneys because he truly cares about his cases and believes in the fairness of the law and fight tooth and nail for his clients. He does not pass his work off to associates or assistants he does the research, footwork and hard work. He truly is an old school atty in the modern times with a brilliant mind. You are lucky to be chosen as his his client.
• Many birth trauma cases involving severe brain injuries
• Uterine rupture resulting in fetal death
• Uterine rupture resulting in brain damage to child
• Obstetric negligence - tear from vagina to anus of breech infant while in mother's uterus during delivery
• Negligent injection of air during cardiac catheterization causing severe brain damage
• Simple appendectomy on middle-aged man, resulting in profound brain injury due to anesthesia negligence/error
• Surgical error — cautery gun next to oxygen tank causing flash fire to patient's face
• Surgical error — heart net left inside patient causing cardiac arrest
• Physician contaminated anesthesia medication causing severe reaction and near death to several patients
• Misdiagnosis of infection (Pseudomembranous Colitis) in a 10-year old child, causing death
• Pediatric negligence — misdiagnosed hole in heart resulting in infant death
• Delay in diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease resulting in death
• Dog bite — 10 year old child mauled by pit bull
• Contamination of the drug L-Tryptophan resulting in schlerederma and auto-immune disease
• Automobile accident resulting in multi-level spinal fractures
• Trucking accident — C-4 quadriplegia and brain injury from the sideswipe of a semi-truck
• Motorcycle accident — 38 year old Native American resulting in neck fracture
• Automobile accident resulting in brain hemorrhage of an 18 year-old student
"DEDICATED TO GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS" Robert H. Kleinschmidt earned his B.S. degree in 1979 from the University of Illinois and his J.D. degree in 1982 from the John Marshall Law School. With 25 years of litigation experience, he is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Surgical Error; and other serious injuries caused by the negligence of others. He has a passion for children and served for several years as the Chairman of the Board of Gompers Rehabilitation Center, a rehabilitation center for seriously disabled children and adults. He is a published author with The Arizona Trial Lawyers Association on "The Right to Videotape Depositions". He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona; the Maricopa County and Scottsdale Bar Associations; The American Association for Justice (formerly known as The Association of Trial Lawyers of America) where he is a member of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Professional Negligence Group,and the Nursing Home Litigation Group; the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association; and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM. He has created new law in the State of Arizona and has several reported cases used in legal journals. Personal Service Mr. Kleinschmidt's office is conveniently located off of the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, Arizona. From the first telephone call to our office and throughout your case, you will receive the personal attention of Mr. Kleinschmidt and his staff. Unlike other offices where you speak with an associate, you will speak with and have direct contact with Mr. Kleinschmidt. He will be available to answer all of your questions concerning your case. We understand the personal, emotional, and financial stresses that are put on families when a loved one is injured and we will be with you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on our personal service to our clients. We also understand that no two cases are alike and because of that, we have a strong network of experts and consultants who are preeminent in their fields who can testify regarding the exact issues in your case. Unlike other firms, your case is personal to us and Mr. Kleinschmidt has a unique perspective because he spent the first five (5) years of his practice defending those he now pursues for negligence. He understands how the "other side" thinks and is ready to meet every challenge presented.
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Caring Compassionate and Thorough
At first Rob wasn't sure if he would take my case. After speaking more at length with him he felt that he did want to help me. It took 3 years. Through the entire process Rob was very caring, compassionate and thorough. I knew he really cared about all of his clients. I live in another state so I would have to come back to AZ to prepare for the depositions and all the doctor appts. I felt like Rob was always with me and helping me. We were able to settle my case before it went to trial.
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Robert Kleinschmidt
Atty Kleinschmidt went above and beyond the call of duty on my case. He worked day and night and believed in me and never doubted me or gave up on my case. He was tireless and brilliantly worked my case. This man gives a whole new meaning to attorneys because he truly cares about his cases and believes in the fairness of the law and fight tooth and nail for his clients. He does not pass his work off to associates or assistants he does the research, footwork and hard work. He truly is an old school atty in the modern times with a brilliant mind. You are lucky to be chosen as his his client.
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Medical malpractice Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Rob for more than 20 years. We first met as opposing counsel on a complex med mal case. Rob has always impressed me as bright, thoughtful, hard-working and caring. I fully endorse Rob as an experienced trial lawyer."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a great member of the AVVO community, as well as a member of the American Association for Justice. He works hard to achieve good results for his clients."
Medical malpractice Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Rob is a fine lawyer with a proven track record of success. He is knowledgeable, hard working and passionate. He is an asset to his clients and a credit to the profession."