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Robert J. Robbins earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication Production from the University of Florida. He then graduated with high honors from the University of Florida College of Law. At the University of Florida, Mr. Robbins was a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy, a legal research and writing teaching assistant, and a member of Phi Delta Phi. In addition, Mr. Robbins earned a pro bono certificate for his volunteer work with the Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Upon graduation, Mr. Robbins was selected as a member of the Order of the Coif.
Currently, Mr. Robbins focuses his practice on the representation of shareholders in class actions brought pursuant to the federal securities laws. Mr. Robbins has been a member of the litigation team responsible for the successful prosecution of several securities and consumer class actions, including: In Re Cryo Cell Int’l, Inc. Sec. Litig. ($7 million settlement); In Re TECO Energy, Inc. Sec. Litig. ($17.35 million settlement); In Re Newpark Res., Inc. Sec. Litig. ($9.24 million settlement); and Lewis v. Labor Ready, Inc. ($11 million settlement).
Prior to joining Coughlin Stoia, Mr. Robbins prosecuted securities and consumer class actions as an associate with Geller Rudman, PLLC. Mr. Robbins began his legal career as a commercial litigator for one of the largest law firms in the United States. During that time, Mr. Robbins aggressively litigated complex actions in both state and federal court, including securities class action matters, commercial contract matters, and commercial real-estate litigation.
Mr. Robbins is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Florida, as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Robbins is currently or has been a member of the American Bar Association and the Palm Beach County Bar Association. | 