BIO
Rob has represented businesses and individuals in complex business, construction, and insurance litigation matters throughout the United States since 1993. He is a member of the Georgia and Florida bars, and has been specially admitted to practice before the courts of 12 U.S. States and 9 Federal jurisdictions. Rob has been awarded the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards, “AV – Preeminent,” by members of the bar and judiciary in the Martindale Hubbell rating system.

 

BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS

State Bar of Georgia (1993).

The Florida Bar (1993).

 

United States Courts of Appeal for the 6th and 11th Circuits.

 

US District Court Northern District of Georgia

US District Court Middle District of Georgia

US District Court Middle District of Florida

US District Court Western District of Michigan.

 

Admitted Pro Hac Vice in the state courts of Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. Management, (1990)

Merit Certificates Awarded in Economics and International Affairs

Mercer University, J.D. (1993)

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PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

• Board of Directors, Georgia Department of Corrections, 2004-2010. (Chairman 2009 and Secretary 2008). Appointed by Georgia Governor Perdue in 2003.

• Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Member, 2009-2010.

• POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer in Georgia. 

• Board of Directors, Lake Oconee Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

• First United Methodist Church of Madison, Pastor Parish Relations Committee.

• Madison Baptist Church, Board of Deacons (2003-2006; 2008-2011).

• Co-Chair, American Bar Association Southeastern Regional Business Torts Committee.1997-2000.

• Co-Chair of ABA Business Torts Committee CLE Seminars, Asheville, North Carolina 1998, 1999

• The Federalist Society

• Association of Corporate Counsel