Atty. Robert (Rob) Lewis Fellows
Widely regarded as one of the region’s most successful plaintiff’s attorneys, Rob Fellows is the firm’s managing partner. Rob brings more than 39 years of experience and legal skill to the courtroom and to his clients, where his reputation for meticulous attention to detail, relentless preparation, and aggressive advocacy has gained him the respect of colleagues, judges, and adversaries alike. "It’s a people’s endeavor.
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Robert (Rob) Lewis Fellows is a Managing Partner based in New City, New York, practicing at Fellows Hymowitz Rice. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo J.D. Served on Buffalo Law Review (—) and Hofstra University B.A. Political Science, magna cum laude, with highest honors, Sigma Kappa Alpha - Distinguished Achievement Liberal Arts (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Widely regarded as one of the region’s most successful plaintiff’s attorneys, Rob Fellows is the firm’s managing partner
- Rob brings more than 39 years of experience and legal skill to the courtroom and to his clients, where his reputation for meticulous attention to detail, relentless preparation, and aggressive advocacy has gained him the respect of colleagues, judges, and adversaries alike. "It’s a people’s endeavor
- My greatest satisfaction is being a voice for my clients and getting a result that will have a real impact on people’s lives
- In this area of law, you can make a real difference
- Taking the Time to Get to Know You Rob believes that the firm’s strong connections with its clients are a major factor in its success
- He says, “We take the time to get to know our clients as people, beyond the facts of their cases
- We learn as much as possible about how being seriously injured has affected them and their family, not just physically but also emotionally
- Since our focus is on getting our clients the maximum recovery, we need to understand the impact on the whole person.” Clients tell us, “You’re not a typical lawyer, because you take the time to speak with me.” Rob’s clients know they really matter to him
- When not practicing law, Rob can often be found in clubs throughout the Hudson Valley & beyond playing the Blues harmonica and jamming with other musicians
- He is an avid cyclist and has also studied acting in Manhattan, appearing both in community theatre and film
- AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS Selected as a New York, Metropolitan Area Super Lawyer 2023 AVVO Rated 10.0 Member: New York State Trial Lawyers Association Member: American Association for Justice, (formerly, Association of Trial Lawyers of America) President, Rockland County Bar Association 2023-2024, serving on the Board of Directors and member of Grievance, Judicial Screening and Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and Judicial Liason Committees Member: Access to Justice Committee 9th Judicial District Member: New York State Bar Association Member: Rockland County Women's Bar Association Member: Westchester County Bar Association Member: Brandeis Law Society Member: American Arbitration Association - Panel of Arbitrators Judge, Yale Regional and National Mock Trial Competitions Board President, Rockland Center for the Arts 2009-2016 Recognition & Appreciation-Rockland Community Foundation 2021 Board Member, Rockland Conservatory of Music Board Member, Giullo Gari Foundation 2019 Philanthropist of the Year- Rockland Development Council United Hospice of Rockland "2015 Dancing Star" Visual Quality Panel, Mario Cuomo Bridge (2013 - 2018) Outstanding Service Award – Rockland Center for the Arts Certificate of Appreciation - “Haven” (Haitian American Voters & Entrepreneur's Network) Certificate of Appreciation - Office of the Rockland County Executive Certificate of Appreciation, Rockland YM-YWHA For Outstanding Volunteer Service Certificate of Merit - New York State Assembly Certificate of Merit - Town of Ramapo Certificate of Recognition, Rockland County Bar Pro Bono Program for Legal Services to the Poor Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition Certificate of Thanks - U.J.A.-Federation of Rockland County Distinguished Service Award - Rockland County Clerk Award of Recognition - Rockland County Executive Pro Bono Award, Rockland County Bar Association Certificate of Appreciation, New York State Senate Certificate of Appreciation, Rockland County Legal Secretary’s Association Certificate of Appreciation, Office of Rockland County Executive Member Nyack NAACP
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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.
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