Robert Burlington

Practice Areas

Complex Commercial Disputes

Law Firm Defense

Real Estate Litigation

Partnership Disputes

Arbitration

Financial Services and Banking Litigation

Product Liability

Career

Robert Burlington is Managing Member and co-founder of the firm. In his more than 45 years of practice, he has litigated and tried to verdict a wide variety of jury and non-jury trials in state and federal courts. He has also served as lead counsel in multiple arbitrations. His cases involve business torts, commercial and real estate disputes, securities transactions, class actions, as well as many aspects of state and federal employment litigation. He has built his practice by assisting clients in formulating cost-effective litigation strategies and by providing outstanding and responsive service.

Professional Memberships

Court-Appointed member of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Appointed by United States District Court Chief Judge to Committee for Peer Review and Attorney Grievance

Board of Directors, First Tee Miami-Dade Amateur Golf Association

Jimmy Ryce Center Advisory Board

Former Member, Metro-Dade Police Citizens Advisory Board

Former Member, Florida Highway Safety Board

Former Chairman, Friends for the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Chaired and served as presenter on many Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education programs

Former Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law

Work Highlights

Though all cases vary, and none is predictive, Robert's recent experience includes:

Together with partner Jeffrey Crockett, successfully defended and secured the only jury acquittal of a central figure in one of the nation’s most notorious and high-profile criminal prosecutions following the nationwide collapse of the savings and loan industry.

Together with partner Kendall Coffey won multi-million-dollar verdict following six-week jury trial on behalf of developer against municipal government.

Together with partner Kevin Kaplan won jury trial and on appeal for major aircraft leasing company in defense of business tort claims by commercial airline.

Won at trial court and on appeal in covenant not to compete claims.

Won Summary Judgment in federal court and on appeal in professional negligence claim for major national law firm.

Won at trial on behalf of major national law firm against NYSE Company for unpaid and disputed fees.

Together with Partner Paul Schwiep defeated Class Certification at trial court and on appeal of consumer claims against large insurance company.

Together with partner Paul Schwiep won jury verdict and on appeal defeating fraud and deceptive trade practices claims on behalf of major developer.

Together with partner Dan Blonsky won jury verdict in federal court on Title VII sexual harassment and tort claims.

Won jury verdict on behalf of homeowner sellers sued for alleged fraudulent concealment by purchaser.

Won jury verdict in multi-party federal court litigation on behalf of NYSE company sued by franchisee and worldwide logistics company.

Co-counsel with national firm in successful defense of employment related claims against largest U.S. telecommunications provider.

Co-counsel with national firm in successful defense of product liability claims against major pharmaceutical company.

Co-counsel with major national firm in federal class action against health insurance industry.

Co-counsel with major national firm in successfully defending nationwide property owners against asbestos claims.

Education