Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard, Class Action Attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas
focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Corpus Christi, TX
Trusted class action attorney serving Corpus Christi.
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Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard is an attorney based in Corpus Christi, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hilliard Law.
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- Corpus Christi, TEXAS
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- Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Corpus Christi, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Corpus Christi) (2024).
About Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard: Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard is an attorney based in Corpus Christi, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hilliard Law.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard
Robert concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
Robert takes class action matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
Robert takes personal injury matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
Robert takes product liability matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard — Attorney of Texas class action experience
Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard is an attorney based in Corpus Christi, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Hilliard Law.
Attorney Robert Hilliard has been practicing law in the state of Texas for nearly 40 years, gaining national recognition for his work on many high-profile cases. With his partners, he established Hilliard Muñoz Gonzales LLP in 1985, which became Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP in 2017. In 2023, HMG became Hilliard Law.
Hilliard Law represents clients in mass torts, personal injury, product liability, commercial and business litigation and wrongful death matters.
For 40 years Bob Hilliard has taken on Big Pharma in the courtroom. He obtained the first multi-million dollar verdict in the Bendectin litigation against drug manufacturer Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals for injuries caused by the morning sickness drug. At the conclusion of trial, the jury found in favor of Mr. Hilliard’s client, awarding a verdict of 33.75 million, including 30 million in punitive damages.
In 2013, Mr. Hilliard was the lead trial attorney for 15 patients killed or injured during Bristol-Myers Squibb’s testing of an experimental drug for Hepatitis C. Mr. Hilliard led all filings, pre-trial matters, negotiations and as reported in the Wall Street Journal, successfully settled the cases for $80 million.
That same year Mr. Hilliard was Lead Counsel in the pharmaceutical product liability case, In re: Risperdal Litigation, against Johnson & Johnson. He tried two cases before juries in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas that both settled during trial. Mr. Hilliard led the negotiations and successfully settled over 1,500 cases for a confidential amount after Mr. Hilliard took the deposition of Johnson & Johnson’s C.E.O., Alex Gorsky.
How Robert handles class action matters
Attorney Robert Hilliard has been practicing law in the state of Texas for nearly 40 years, gaining national recognition for his work on many high-profile cases. With his partners, he established Hilliard Muñoz Gonzales LLP in 1985, which became Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP in 2017. In 2023, HMG became Hilliard Law. Hilliard Law represents clients in mass torts, personal injury, product…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard's legal education and bar admissions
St. Mary’s University School of Law
J.D. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Texas, 11/04/83
ACTIVE
District of Columbia
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in St. Mary’s University School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in St. Mary’s University School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard
Robert has received 18 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Corpus Christi)
2024
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nomination: 2017 Public Justice Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Law Journal’s 2016 Elite Trial Attorney of the Year Award in the Products Liability category
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Law Journal’s 2015 Elite Trial Attorney of the Year Award in the Motor Vehicles category
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, 20 years
2026
Best Lawyers in America — America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell's “AV Preeminent Rating", 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Justice Foundation - Finalist, Trial Lawyer of the Year award, 2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Never Forgotten Award from Innocence Project of Minnesota, 2010
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers - Invitation only organization for Top 100 Trial Lawyers in each state
2026
Best Lawyers in America — St. Edward's University 2016 Distinguished Alumni
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Corpus Christi) (2024). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard's office in Corpus Christi
Robert's primary office is at 719 South Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert C. "Bob" Hilliard
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Texas typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Corpus Christi?
Robert is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new class action clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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