Atty. Gary C. Robb
Mr. Robb has obtained numerous record-breaking results on behalf of past clients, including the two highest jury verdicts in U.S. history for helicopter crash wrongful death, $350 million and $70 million , and the largest pre-trial settlement for an injury in a helicopter crash, $100 million which is also the largest pretrial settlement in U.S. history for a single plaintiff in a personal injury case.
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Gary C. Robb is a personal injury, product liability, and aviation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Robb & Robb LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and Missouri (1982). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1981) and University of Missouri – Kansas City (M.A., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robb has obtained numerous record-breaking results on behalf of past clients, including the two highest jury verdicts in U.S. history for helicopter crash wrongful death, $350 million and $70 million, and the largest pre-trial settlement for an injury in a helicopter crash, $100 million which is also the largest pretrial settlement in U.S. history for a single plaintiff in a personal injury case
- Mr. Robb is past President of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA)
- Mr. Robb has been selected by his peers as one of “The Best Lawyers In America,” which has come to be regarded by both the legal profession and the public as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States
- He has been a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1994
- He has served as Co-Chair of the Aviation Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Litigation, and is Past Chair of the Aviation Section of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) (formerly ATLA)
- He has also served as Chair of AAJ’s Product Liability Section and of the Trial Evidence Committee of the ABA’s Section of Litigation
- Mr. Robb serves on the AAJ Board of Governors
- In 2010, Mr. Robb authored the book, Helicopter Crash Litigation, published by Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company
- The Second Edition of this acclaimed book was published in 2015
- In 2009, Forbes Magazine referred to Mr. Robb as “by far the most successful helicopter crash trial lawyer in the country.” Mr. Robb has authored numerous articles on trial technique, products liability, and aviation matters published in Trial Magazine Journal of Products Liability, National Law Journal, Journal of The Missouri Bar, Northwestern University Law Review, and has been General Editor of the Missouri Products Liability Handbook since 1984
- His writings have been cited by a number of courts and legal scholars throughout the United States
- Mr. Robb has received numerous honors and awards
- Most recently in 2014 Mr. Robb received the “Influential Appellate Advocate” award in the state of Missouri for his work on the successful appeal of a $52.5 million plane crash case
- In 2014 Mr. Robb was also the recipient of the Thomas G. Strong Trial Attorney Award for the Missouri attorney “who most exemplifies the qualities of Professionalism, Ethics, Character, and Courtroom Success.” Gary C. Robb is a Cum Laude graduate of The University of Michigan School of Law and has a Masters Degree in Economics
- In addition to his many trial successes, Mr. Robb is extremely active in professional legal organizations and is a sought-after speaker and prolific author
- Mr. Robb is one of only a handful of Plaintiffs’ trial lawyers nationwide to have obtained at least five (5) jury verdicts and five (5) settlements in personal injury or wrongful death cases in excess of $20 million
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary C. Robb handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gary C. Robb is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Gary C. Robb is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Gary C. Robb is one of 8,387 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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