Meet Robert 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 30 years of experience and legal skill to the courtroom and to his clients, where his reputation for meticulous attention to detail, dogged preparation, and aggressive advocacy has gained him the respect of colleagues, judges, and adversaries alike. Superlative Client Service 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 case. 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 benefit, 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.' Our clients know they really matter to us." Challenging Cases Rob makes the point that the firm has both the resources and a network of experts that enable it to accept challenging cases. He stresses that he and his colleagues are always ready to go to court, but that 95 percent of cases are resolved before trial or, if a case does go to trial, before the verdict is in. Rob explains, "We prepare fully and thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned. So we are able to negotiate from a position of strength and obtain substantial settlements for our clients." Background and Honors Robert Fellows received his B.A. in Political Science Magna Cum Laude from Hofstra University, where he was named to Sigma Kappa Alpha for the Distinguished Achievement in Liberal Arts Award. He earned his Juris Doctor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he was selected for the Buffalo Law Review. Mr. Fellows is admitted to practice in the New York and U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Arbitrators, and the New York State, Rockland County (where he serves on the Grievance Committee), and Greene County Bar Associations. Over the years, a number of Mr. Fellows' cases have been the subject of news articles and television news spots. Rob trains as a cyclist, and has completed the Great Bike Ride Across Iowa and the Tour of Tucson. He has studied acting in Manhattan and has appeared in both theater and film. A People's Endeavor Asked why he chose the field of plaintiffs' injury law, Rob Fellows said, "It's a people's endeavor. My greatest satisfaction is in being a voice for my clients and getting a result that will have a real impact on their lives. In this area of law, you can make a real difference in people's lives." Robert L. Fellows Member Email: rfellows@PILaw.com Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Litigation; Medical Malpractice; Automobile Accidents; Defective Products; Municipal Claims; All Tort Actions; Wrongful Death. Admitted: 1976, New York and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; 1984, U.S. Supreme Court Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., 1975 College: Hofstra University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972 Member: Rockland County (Member, Grievance Committee, 1994-), Greene County and New York State Bar Associations; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Biography: Sigma Kappa Alpha. Recipient: Distinguished Achievement in Liberal Arts, 1972. Member, Buffalo Law Review, 1973-1974. Deputy Town Attorney, Town of Clarkstown, 1989. Member, Board of Directors and Vice President, Rockland County YM-YWHA, 1991-1997. Board of Advisors, Community Awareness Network for a Drug Free Life & Environment, 1995-. Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association. Member, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. President, Board of Directors, Rockland Center for the Arts, 2008-. Born: Brooklyn, New York, September 15, 1947 ISLN: 907474867