Robert is a native of Barrington, RI. Following graduation from Barrington High School (1974) and Northfield Mt. Hermon Academy in Northfield, MA(1975), he moved to St. Petersburg, FL to attend Eckerd College (B.A. Political Science 1979) and Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 1982). Following graduation, Robert served as an Assistant State Attorney for Pinellas County for 15 years. As a prosecutor, he moved rapidly through the office and ultimately served as Felony Division Director from 1992 to 1997. During his tenure, he handled a wide variety of cases including drug trafficking, fraud-based crimes, vehicular homicides, as well as capital murder.

Over the last 29 years, Robert has drawn from his criminal law experience in his civil trial practice, where he focuses on plaintiff’s personal injury cases including auto negligence, premises liability, negligent security, and wrongful death. He prides himself as being an aggressive advocate for his clients,  and personally manages their cases through trial if necessary.