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Robert W. "Bob" Kelley, Class Action Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Kelley Uustal

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practicing class action in Fort Lauderdale since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
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Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kelley Uustal.

Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2025).

About Robert W. "Bob" Kelley: Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kelley Uustal.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Robert W. "Bob" Kelley

Robert concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, 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 cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Robert takes class action matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 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.

Medical Malpractice cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Robert takes medical malpractice matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Robert takes personal injury matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Robert takes product liability matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 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 W. "Bob" Kelley — Over 45 years of Florida class action experience

Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Robert has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kelley Uustal.

Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley/Uustal. Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney. He has earned numerous awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers.

Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials. His record of success includes the 7th largest jury verdict in the country according to the National Law Journal, and more than 25 multi-million jury verdicts in a wide range of cases involving auto accidents, boating accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and more.

Attorney Kelley has been a Board Certified Civil Trial by the Florida Bar for over two decades, is a respected lecturer and law professor, and a committed member of his local community. Mr. Kelley is also the founder of The Dive Bar, an Underwater Bar Association comprised of SCUBA certified lawyers who are committed to the preservation of coral reefs and the marine environment of the Florida Keys.

Working with Robert on a class action matter

Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley/Uustal. Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney. He has earned numerous awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers ® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers. Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials. His record of success includes the 7th largest…

Clients Robert works with

Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Robert W. "Bob" Kelley's legal education and bar admissions

  • Nova Southeastern University

    J.D. · 1981

  • Vanderbilt University

    BS · 1977

Jurisdictions

Robert's state bar admissions

  • Florida

    1981 · ACTIVE

Robert studied at J.D. in Nova Southeastern University and BS in Vanderbilt University.

Law school and academic background

Robert completed J.D. in Nova Southeastern University and BS in Vanderbilt University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Robert W. "Bob" Kelley

Robert has received 23 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Miami)

    2015

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Most Effective Lawyers in South Florida by the South Florida Daily Business Review

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell - AV Rated™

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale) (2019).

Locations

Robert W. "Bob" Kelley's office in Fort Lauderdale

Robert's primary office is at 500 North Federal Highway, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kelley Uustal

500 North Federal Highway, Suite 200

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

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Hiring guide

How to hire Robert W. "Bob" Kelley — 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 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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 W. "Bob" Kelley

  • 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 Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale?

    Robert is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida 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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