Atty. Robert D. Schaub
Attorney Robert D. Schaub was born in Plainview, New York.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Wilkes-Barre, PA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Schaub at a Glance
Robert D. Schaub is a Partner based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practicing at Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, construction, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Supreme Court United States Supreme Court United States District Court for (1984). Educated at Catholic University (J.D., 1984) and Georgetown University - Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems 1979 Recipient of the Engalitcheff Outstanding Young American Award Le Moyne College B.A. magna cum laude Le Mo (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Schaub
- Attorney Robert D. Schaub was born in Plainview, New York
- In 1981, he graduated magna cum laude from LeMoyne College where he was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu
- He received his Juris Doctor in 1984 from Catholic University
- Mr. Schaub received the Engalicheff Outstanding Young American Award while attending Georgetown University
- Mr. Schaub was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1984
- He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the United States Claims Court
- Mr. Schaub serves on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Professional Liability Committee
- He is also a member of the Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association.) Mr. Schaub is a Past President of the Association
- Mr. Schaub has tried numerous cases to verdict
- He has a concentration in business litigation and has handled numerous injunction hearings involving covenants not to compete
- Mr. Schaub has been involved in numerous matters involving closely held and family owned businesses, and has been able to effectuate very favorable resolutions, with and without litigation, on behalf of clients
- Within the last 24 months, Mr. Schaub has been involved in nine cases involving requests for injunctive relief
- He was involved in the representation of Emilio and Gloria Estefan who were injured in an interstate tractor trailer/bus accident in the Pocono Mountains
- He has also successfully represented many clients who suffered significant personal injuries and the family members of wrongful death victims, including the families of four victims who were killed in a tragic boating accident
- Many of these personal injury matters involved complex economic loss issues, and Mr. Schaub has drawn upon his business litigation experience to obtain very significant recoveries
- Most recently, Mr. Schaub has represented clients in all aspects of litigation involving Marcellus Shale issues, including leasing disputes, will contests, and gas pipeline issues
- These Marcellus Shale cases involve construction contracts in excess of 100 million dollars, as well as class action litigation
- Mr. Schaub has managed litigation teams through the investigation, pleading, discovery and trial stages
- Mr. Schaub has been married to his wife Julie for 35 years
- Julie recently retired from a career of teaching the gifted program and special education at Dallas Elementary School
- They have four children, Rachel, Hillary, Drew and Grace
- Rachel graduated from American University and earned her MBA from the University of Maryland
- She is an Associate Brand Manager at Danone North America
- Hillary is a graduate of The George Washington University and currently attends the University of Pennsylvania for a Masters of Science degree
- Simultaneously, she works full time at Penn Medicine
- Drew attended the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in classical studies and communications
- He currently works at the Netter Center of the University of Pennsylvania
- Grace is a recent graduate of The George Washington University and now works as a Services Associate at the Glenstone Museum
- Mr. Schaub is an avid ice hockey player, golfer and enjoys reading historical biographies
- He recently earned his pilots license and loves to fly around the Wilkes-Barre area as much as he can
- Mr. Schaub currently serves as President of the Boards of Directors for both Luzerne County Head Start and Leadership Wilkes-Barre, and is Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
- Mr. Schaub was recently appointed as a hearing committee member for the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
- Mr. Schaub has repeatedly been selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List, having demonstrated excellence in the practice of law
- This highly selective honor is limited to no more than 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania
- Presentations/Publications •Witherspoon Update •Robert D. Schaub Elected President of the Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association) •Luzerne County Bar Association (Wilkes-Barre Law Library Association) Bench-Bar Committee Conference (2007) •Attorney Bob Schaub Chosen as Leadership Wilkes-Barre Distinguished Leader •Attorney Schaub spoke at the Delaware County Bench Bar Conference in June, 2013
- Honors Recipient of the Engalicheff Outstanding Young American Award while attending Georgetown University
- AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell - This rating attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary
- The AV rating is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for those practicing law for more than 10 years
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2021
- Personal Interests •Ice Hockey Player •Golf •Reading Historical Biographies
Practice Areas Explained
Robert D. Schaub's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Schaub handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wilkes-Barre.
Personal Injury in Wilkes-Barre
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.
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Family Law in Wilkes-Barre
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Business & Corporate Law in Wilkes-Barre
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Construction Law in Wilkes-Barre
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Employment Contracts in Wilkes-Barre
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wilkes-Barre
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilkes-Barre are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Wilkes-Barre Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wilkes-Barre-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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Why Clients in Wilkes-Barre Choose Robert D. Schaub
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. Schaub's practice in the field of personal injury, family law, business, construction, and employment contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Schaub brings 42+ 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 personal injury, family law, and business, Robert D. Schaub can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wilkes-Barre
A Wilkes-Barre-based practice means Robert D. Schaub 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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Common Legal Issues Robert D. Schaub Handles in Wilkes-Barre
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