Atty. L. Robert Bourgeois
L. Robert Bourgeois practices in the areas of personal injury and property damage defense with emphasis on vehicular torts, aviation torts, products liability, toxic torts and construction litigation.
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L. Robert Bourgeois is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida Supreme Court of the United States U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. Di (1988). Educated at Florida State University (B.A., 1984) and Florida State University College of Law J.D. with highest honors Florida State University College of Law J.D. 1988 Law Review Florida State University College of Law J.D. Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- L. Robert Bourgeois practices in the areas of personal injury and property damage defense with emphasis on vehicular torts, aviation torts, products liability, toxic torts and construction litigation
- His clients range from individuals and small manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies
- Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL Shareholder, November 2008 to Present •Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL Attorney, August 1988 to October 2008 Presentations and Publications Mr. Bourgeois is a frequent lecturer and author on aviation and products liability issues and trial techniques. •“The Warsaw Convention v
- The Montreal Convention,” guest lecturer, Law for Hospitality Operations, The Florida State University
- April 2015 •“Cross-Examination Techniques,” Speaker and Author, The Florida Bar CLE, Basic Trial Practice, Tampa, FL, March 2012 •“The Amazing Case - Defending the Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit,” Speaker, 2008 Young Lawyers Seminar, Defense Research Institute, Lake Buena Vista, FL, June 2008 •“The Advent of Passenger Rights-Is Legislation in the Offing?”, Author and Speaker, Annual Seminar of the American Bar Association Aviation & Space Committee, Washington, D.C., October 2007 •“Pilot Error?
- Stories Behind Celebrity Plane Crashes,” Speaker, Middleton Academy of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Tampa, FL, October 2007 •“Prosecution and the Defense of a Products Liabilty Case,” Author and Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa, FL, September 2007 •“How to Successfully Defend a Multimillion Dollar Case: A Look Behind the Scenes of Estate of Payne Stewart v
- Lear,” Author, IADC Annual Meeting, Bermuda, July 2007 •“Current Trends in Products Liability and Aviation Law,” Author & Speaker, 2006 Annual Education Seminar, Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, September 2006 •“Cross-Examination of the Plaintiff at Trial,” Author, 2006 Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Manual •“High-Tech Courtroom Demonstrations: Do’s and Don’ts,” Author & Speaker, ABA Section of Litigation Products Liability Breakfast Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, April 2006 •“The Trial of the Payne Stewart Case,” Speaker, 2006 Knights of Columbus Council Meeting, Tampa, FL •“Forum Non-Conveniens in Aviation Cases,” Author and Speaker, Annual Products Liability Conference Aviation/Aerospace Committee, Las Vegas, NV, February 2006 •“Current Trends in Products Liability Law and The Defense of the Payne Stewart Case,” Speaker, Florida Law for Insurance Professionals Seminar, Tampa, FL, October 2005 •“Trial Techniques for Defending Manufacturers in Product Liability Cases,” Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association Products Liability Seminar, Tampa, FL, January 2004 •“Proper Hearing Techniques,” Speaker, Bridge The Gap Seminar, Tampa, FL, 2000-2003 Distinctions AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2014, 2016-2026 Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2026, Aviation Law, Tampa Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2025, Aviation Law, Tampa Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2021, Aviation Law, Tampa Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2020, Products Liability Litigation - Defendants, Tampa Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2013, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Tampa Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004, 2009 - 2014, 2016
- ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2022 Tampa’s Top Attorneys,2011
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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.
L. Robert Bourgeois is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
L. Robert Bourgeois is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
L. Robert Bourgeois is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
L. Robert Bourgeois is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
L. Robert Bourgeois is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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