Atty. Robert W. "Bob" Kelley
Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley/Uustal.
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Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Kelley Uustal. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1981) and Vanderbilt University (BS, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Attorney Robert W. Kelley is a founding Partner at Kelley/Uustal
- Mr. Kelley is a highly accomplished attorney
- He has earned numerous awards and recognitions, including his continued inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication, Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine, and South Florida’s Best Lawyers
- Mr. Kelley has tried over 100 jury trials
- His record of success includes the 7th largest jury verdict in the country according to the National Law Journal, and more than 25 multi-million jury verdicts in a wide range of cases involving auto accidents, boating accidents, catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and more
- Attorney Kelley has been a Board Certified Civil Trial by the Florida Bar for over two decades, is a respected lecturer and law professor, and a committed member of his local community
- Mr. Kelley is also the founder of The Dive Bar, an Underwater Bar Association comprised of SCUBA certified lawyers who are committed to the preservation of coral reefs and the marine environment of the Florida Keys
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Robert W. "Bob" Kelley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W. "Bob" Kelley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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.
Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →
Robert W. "Bob" Kelley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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