Supervising Associate
Early Life & Career
Robert grew up in Diamond, Ohio where he attended Southeast High School. He actually first realized he wanted to be involved in law in middle school, where his parents always said he was entirely too good at arguing with them. Upon graduating high school, Robert attended John Carroll University on an Honor’s scholarship and majored in Sociology/Criminology. During his time as an undergraduate, he was involved in Pep Band and Jazz Band.
Legal Training
Robert attended law school at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Here he participated in extracurricular’s like Symphonic Band. After graduating, he went on to be admitted to the State Bar of Ohio in 2019.
Career at Smith Clinesmith
Robert joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in the Litigation department, most excited to help those in need to receive justice. Since starting with the firm, he has been promoted to oversee and strengthen the efforts within the Midwest region as a Supervising Associate.Â
Credentials
Education
J.D. with a specialization in Law, Technology, and the Arts, Case Western Reserve University School of LawÂ
B.A. Sociology/Criminology, minor in Political Science and Forensic Behavioral Science, John Carroll University
Licenses
State Bar of Maryland
State Bar of Ohio
United States District Court Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court Northern District of Indiana
United States District Court Northern District of Ohio
Associations
Memberships
American Association for Justice
AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group
