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Robert V. Fitzsimmons

Partner
Miami Office
305.995.5425
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    Bob Fitzsimmons is an experienced trial lawyer handling simple and complex tort litigation, including lead counsel in multi-district litigation.

    In addition to handling cases throughout Florida, his practice includes the nationwide management of litigation for Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Chicken and Tim Hortons Donuts.

    Bob is also Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law.  He defends general contractors, builders and developers in construction defect litigation involving high rise condominiums, low rise condominium projects, single family developments and commercial projects throughout the State of Florida. His experience includes construction product class action and federal multi-district litigation, and served as lead national counsel for all contractors in the Chinese Drywall multi-district litigation.

    Bob is a frequent speaker on construction defect and complex litigation for the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), Defense Research Institute (DRI) and the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA).

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    • Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    • Defense Research Institute
      • Construction and Product Liability Committees
    • International Association of Defense Counsel
      • Construction and Product Liability Committees
    • Florida Bar Association
      • Trial Lawyer Section
    • American Bar Association
      • Tort and Insurance Section
    • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

    Fordham University School of Law — J.D., 1982

    College of Holy Cross — A.B., 1977

    • Florida — 1982

    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. District Courts of Lousiana, (Eastern)
    • U.S. District Courts of Florida (Middle, Southern)

    • Moderator, "Notre Dame and Beyond: Reviewing Recent Construction Catastrophes to Discuss the Appropriate Response and Defense," International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), February 2020
    • Co-Author, "No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation," Construction Executive, May 2019

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    05.01.2019
    Construction

    No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation

    Reposted from constructionexec.com, May 1, 2019, a publication of Associated...

    08.27.2018
    Firm News

    Bob Fitzsimmons Addresses Ethical Considerations in a Complicated Defense

    Construction industry owners, contractors and industry professionals gathered for the...

    02.08.2018
    Firm News

    Bob Fitzsimmons Speaks with Miami Today about Business Growth in Coconut Grove

    In the article, “Chamber a Key Player as Coconut Grove...

    09.13.2016
    Beyond the Bio

    Miami Partner Bob Fitzsimmons Chairs Hall of Champions Induction Ceremony

    Business and community leaders honored South Florida’s outstanding professional athletes...

    01.15.2016
    Firm News

    Rumberger Attorney Bob Fitzsimmons Invited to Join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

    RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce that Bob Fitzsimmons has been...

    09.03.2015
    Firm News

    Rumberger Attorney Robert Fitzsimmons Elected To Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

    ORLANDO – September 3, 2015 – RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

    09.10.2014
    Firm News

    Bob Fitzsimmons to speak at DRI Seminar on Construction Law

    RCK Partner, Bob Fitzsimmons will be co-speaking with Judge Fallon, of...

    05.30.2014
    Beyond the Bio

    Whether in the Office or at Home, Bob Fitzsimmons Considers his View to be From Paradise

    Bob Fitzsimmons represents general contractors, developers and subcontractors in large,...

    09.29.2011
    Product Liability

    Current Status of Chinese Drywall Litigation – The Defense of “I did not know”

    Ever since the first complaint of Chinese Drywall reported to...

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