Robert specializes in products liability litigation against pharmaceutical companies and health insurance companies (HMO’s). In addition to supervising the litigation of hundreds of cases, Robert manages the trial preparation of most major cases at Eglet Adams. Robert works closely with his partner Robert Eglet as second trial counsel in most of Robert Eglet’s trials. Robert also holds the distinction of being the only partner to work for the firm before going to law school.
Born in Utah, but raised in Southern Nevada, Robert graduated from Rancho High School in Las Vegas. As an expert automotive machinist, he discovered his analytical mind served him well in recognizing and solving problems. His knack for exhaustively scrutinizing issues led to his career in law.
Robert received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After receiving a Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego, Robert first worked for the firm as a catastrophic injury paralegal. He went on to study law at Whittier Law School in Southern California while continuing to work for the firm during summer and holiday breaks. Robert gained more valuable career preparation in personal injury law as a clerk for the Police Litigation Unit of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
An avid sports fan, Robert particularly enjoys football and auto racing.
Education
Whittier College School of Law, Los Angeles, California
J.D. – 1998
Honors: Whittier Law School, Trial Advocacy Honors Board, 1997-1998
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
B.A. – 1992
Major: Criminal Justice
Bar Admissions
Nevada, 1998
U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 1998
Professional Associations and Memberships
Clark County Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
State Bar of Nevada, Member
Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, Member
The National Trial Lawyers’ Products Liability Trial Lawyers Association, Member
The National Trial Lawyers’ Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association, Member
National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC), Member
Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America, Lifetime Charter Member
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide, Lifetime Member
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide, Top Executive Club Member, 2015
Covington Who’s Who, Featured Member, 2012, 2014
Biltmore Who’s Who, Honored VIP Member, 2012
Distinguished Justice Advocates, Lifetime Charter Member
Honors and Awards
Pillar of Justice, Nevada Justice Association, 2016
Nation’s Top One Percent Trial Lawyers, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement, Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, 2015
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013, 2015
The Top 100 Verdicts, The National Law Journal, 2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Association for Justice, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association, 2009, 2010, 2011
Top Verdicts of 2011: Sacks v. Sicor Inc. $182,600,000, Verdict Search (11th Largest Products Liability Verdict in America)
Top Verdicts of 2010: Chanin v. Teva, $505,100,000, Verdict Search (4th Largest Products Liability Verdict in America)
Top Verdicts of 2010: Patient Infected with Hepatitis C from Shared Vial, VerdictSearch
Excellence in Practice, Super Lawyers, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Excellence by the Peers in the Legal Community, Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, 2014
Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement, Super Lawyers, 2012, 2013, 2014
Excellence and Achievements by the Legal Community, Mountain States’ Top Attorneys, 2012
Biltmore Who’s Who, 2012
Featured in Super Lawyers/Mountain States, Super Lawyers, 2011
Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, Top Attorneys, 2011
Honored as a “Patron” by the Nevada Law Foundation
