Atty. Robert A. "Rob" Bilott

Atty. Robert A. "Rob" Bilott

Robert A. Bilott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.

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Profile Summary

About Robert A. "Rob" Bilott at a glance

Robert A. "Rob" Bilott is a class action, product liability, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Taft. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1990) and The Ohio State University (—, 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Cincinnati) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Robert A. Bilott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Robert A., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2010
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. "Rob" Bilott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. "Rob" Bilott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

Robert A. "Rob" Bilott is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

Robert A. "Rob" Bilott is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert A. "Rob" Bilott is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Robert A. "Rob" Bilott is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. "Rob" Bilott

Where is Robert A. "Rob" Bilott's law office located?
Robert A. "Rob" Bilott's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. "Rob" Bilott handle?
Robert A. "Rob" Bilott focuses on class action, product liability, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Robert A. "Rob" Bilott go to law school?
Robert A. "Rob" Bilott earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—, 1990); (—, 1987).
How can I contact Robert A. "Rob" Bilott for a consultation?
You can contact Robert A. "Rob" Bilott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert A. "Rob" Bilott received?
Robert A. "Rob" Bilott's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Cincinnati); Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1990
The Ohio State University
- 1990
New College of Florida
- 1987

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Cincinnati)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chemical Control
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Plaintiffs/Citizen's Suits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Trial Lawyers - American Trial Lawyers Association
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (Environmental) 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cincinnati Leading Lawyer (Environmental) - Cincinnati Magazine
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Cincinnati)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Cincinnati)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Cincinnati)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Cincinnati)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Cincinnati)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Cincinnati)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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