Atty. Robert D. Meade
Mr. Meade is a member of our Appellate Practice Group.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 54+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Meade at a Glance
Robert D. Meade is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York U.S. Court of Appea (1972). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1971) and Pace University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Meade
- Mr. Meade is a member of our Appellate Practice Group
- He is also a member of the Insurance and Litigation Practice Groups
- Mr. Meade has been with Bleakley Platt for more than 35 years and has significant trial and appellate experience in both federal and state courts
- Mr. Meade concentrates in insurance law and appellate practice for major insurance carriers
- Professional Recognition •Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: BV Preeminent (4.4 out of 5) •New York Super Lawyers, 2015 to present News and Events •Bleakley Platt Attorneys Named To New York Metro Super Lawyers 2017 and New York Metro Rising Stars 2017 Lists •11 Bleakley Platt Attorneys Selected to 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers List •11 Bleakley Platt Attorneys Named 2014 New York Super Lawyers •Bleakley Platt Attorneys Recognized as 2013 New York “Super Lawyers” •Bleakley Platt Prevails in Case of First Impression on HEAL Grant Funding •Bleakley Platt Attorneys Recognized as 2008 New York Super Lawyers
Practice Areas Explained
Robert D. Meade's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Meade handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Civil Litigation in White Plains
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in White Plains
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate Practice in White Plains
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose Robert D. Meade
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert D. Meade's practice in the field of litigation, insurance, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Meade brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation, insurance, and appellate, Robert D. Meade can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means Robert D. Meade attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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