Robert Ellis, Product Liability Attorney in New York
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Robert Ellis is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Product Liability. Currently practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC.
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- Handles Product Liability matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Robert Ellis: Robert Ellis is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Product Liability. Currently practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Product Liability cases in New York
Robert takes product liability matters in New York. 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
Meet Robert Ellis — product liability lawyer in New York
Robert Ellis is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Product Liability. Currently practicing at Simon Greenstone Panatier PC.
Robert Ellis is an Associate Attorney with Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC.
Mr. Ellis focuses his practice on asbestos and cosmetic talc litigation, representing individuals who suffer from mesothelioma and other cancers. He is motivated and determined to give a voice to those who have been wronged and to help them obtain justice.
Bobby is experienced in litigating all stages of complex cases from investigations through depositions, critical motion practice, trial and appeals. He navigates different jurisdictions and has been a part of trials in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. He has helped recover over $100 million for his clients.
Prior to joining SGP, Mr. Ellis was part of a trial team that secured a $43.1 million verdict against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company on behalf of his client who was exposed to asbestos as an auto mechanic and was also a long-time menthol cigarette smoker. This was the first case tried to verdict involving both tobacco and asbestos defendants.
Mr. Ellis is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and New York. Bobby is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the Middlesex County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the New Jersey Association for Justice.
Bobby has been recognized as a Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 in New York by The National Trial Lawyers every year since 2020 and has been named to the New York and New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Stars lists by Thomson Reuters.
Mr. Ellis attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law where he concentrated in Civil Litigation and Criminal Procedure. During this time, Bobby served as Symposium Editor of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution and participated in the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program (ITAP). He was also member of the Federal Criminal Litigation Clinic at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York, a judicial intern to the Honorable Joseph A. Dickson, U.S.M.J., of the District of New Jersey, and an extern at the Social Security Administration, Office of General Counsel. After graduating from law school, Bobby clerked for the Honorable Arthur Bergman, J.S.C., of the New Jersey Superior Court, Middlesex County Vicinage.
Robert's approach to product liability cases
Robert Ellis is an Associate Attorney with Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC. Mr. Ellis focuses his practice on asbestos and cosmetic talc litigation, representing individuals who suffer from mesothelioma and other cancers. He is motivated and determined to give a voice to those who have been wronged and to help them obtain justice. Bobby is experienced in litigating all stages of complex cases from…
Clients Robert works with
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for product liability matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
J.D. · 2016
University of Rhode Island
B.A.S. · 2013
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
New Jersey, New Jers
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Robert studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A.S. in University of Rhode Island.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and B.A.S. in University of Rhode Island. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2023
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — New York Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, 2023 (2026).
Locations
Robert Ellis's office in New York
Robert's primary office is at 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2848, New York, New York, 10170. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Simon Greenstone Panatier PC
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2848
New York, New York 10170
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How to hire Robert Ellis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new product liability 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 product liability attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many product liability 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 product liability practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every product liability 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 product liability practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Ellis
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a product liability 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 product liability attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do product liability cases in New York typically take?
Simple product liability 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 New York?
Robert is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York 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 product liability 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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