Atty. Robert L. Blank

Rob Blank is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer concentrating his practice in the defense of product liability and casualty cases. He has tried over 50 cases in 13 different counties in Florida, as well as numerous cases in Federal Court. Rob defends automobile manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, power tool manufacturers, commercial food equipment manufacturers and beverage companies against claims of alleged product defect resulting in catastrophic injury and/or wrongful death. He also defends theme parks, water parks, trucking companies, beverage companies, retailers and other businesses against various tort claims. Rob was selected as an “Attorney to Watch” by Attorney at Law Magazine, and is recognized consistently in Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite and Best Lawyers in America in the area of personal injury defense. Rob is also member of the invitation only Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Certifications •Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar •Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy •AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Awards & Honors •Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, and Litigation-Insurance, 2018-2026 •Listed in Florida Super Lawyers, Personal Injury Defense: General, 2007-2025 •Florida Trend Magazine Florida Legal Elite 2010-2016 •Attorneys to Watch 2012, Attorney at Law Magazine •Invited into the American Board of Trial Advocates •Invited into the Litigation Counsel of America Articles & Presentations •Moderator, 'What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know,' National Business Institute, November 22, 2019 •'Theme Park Defense: 10 Things to Know,' May 2017 •'The Expanding Safety Responsibilities of Crane Operators,' Greater Florida Constructor Magazine •'Providing Attorney's Fees in a Pest Control Contract; Who Benefits?,' Pest Control - March 2001 •'Pulling the Nails out of the Avallone Coffin: Should Excess Liability Coverage on a Self Insurance Fund Constitute a Waiver of Sovereign Immunity?' 20 Stetson Law Review 971 Rob's News and Insights 12.12.2025 Firm News Complete Defense Victory for Busch Gardens in Hillsborough County Trial A Hillsborough County jury returned a defense verdict in favor... 11.17.2025 Firm News RumbergerKirk’s Robert Blank Achieves Recertification in Civil Trial Law Blank is committed to excellence and professionalism in the practice... 08.21.2025 Firm News 27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”... 06.26.2025 Firm News Five RumbergerKirk Attorneys Selected for the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List Orlando, FL- June 26, 2025 - Five RumbergerKirk attorneys have... 05.27.2025 Firm News RumbergerKirk Secures Defense Verdict for Busch Gardens RumbergerKirk partners Rob Blank and Carie Hall secured a full... 08.15.2024 Firm News Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones... 06.24.2024 Firm News Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes RumbergerKirk Attorneys Orlando, FL- June 24, 2024 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to... 02.01.2024 Firm News Coke Florida Secures Third Defense Verdict in the Last Year After a hotly disputed liability and damage trial, a Hillsborough... 01.16.2024 Media Mentions DRI Members Share Their Victories, The Voice DRI, the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house... 10.23.2023 Firm News Jury Returns a Defense Verdict for Busch Gardens A Hillsborough County jury entered a defense verdict for Busch...