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Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.Share Holder
L. Robert Bourgeois
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L. Robert Bourgeois

5.0
1 review

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL 33602

Aviation, Complex Litigation, Commercial Litigation and 4 more

About L. Robert Bourgeois

L. Robert Bourgeois practices in the areas of personal injury and property damage defense with emphasis on vehicular torts, aviation torts, products liability, toxic torts and construction litigation. His clients range from individuals and small manufacturers to Fortune 500 companies.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
•Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, August 1988 to October 2008

Presentations and Publications

Mr. Bourgeois is a frequent lecturer and author on aviation and products liability issues and trial techniques.

•“The Warsaw Convention v. The Montreal Convention,” guest lecturer, Law for Hospitality Operations, The Florida State University; April 2015
•“Cross-Examination Techniques,” Speaker and Author, The Florida Bar CLE, Basic Trial Practice, Tampa, FL, March 2012
•“The Amazing Case - Defending the Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit,” Speaker, 2008 Young Lawyers Seminar, Defense Research Institute, Lake Buena Vista, FL, June 2008
•“The Advent of Passenger Rights-Is Legislation in the Offing?”, Author and Speaker, Annual Seminar of the American Bar Association Aviation & Space Committee, Washington, D.C., October 2007
•“Pilot Error? Stories Behind Celebrity Plane Crashes,” Speaker, Middleton Academy of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Tampa, FL, October 2007
•“Prosecution and the Defense of a Products Liabilty Case,” Author and Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa, FL, September 2007
•“How to Successfully Defend a Multimillion Dollar Case: A Look Behind the Scenes of Estate of Payne Stewart v. Lear,” Author, IADC Annual Meeting, Bermuda, July 2007
•“Current Trends in Products Liability and Aviation Law,” Author & Speaker, 2006 Annual Education Seminar, Tampa Bay Paralegal Association, September 2006
•“Cross-Examination of the Plaintiff at Trial,” Author, 2006 Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Manual
•“High-Tech Courtroom Demonstrations: Do’s and Don’ts,” Author & Speaker, ABA Section of Litigation Products Liability Breakfast Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, April 2006
•“The Trial of the Payne Stewart Case,” Speaker, 2006 Knights of Columbus Council Meeting, Tampa, FL
•“Forum Non-Conveniens in Aviation Cases,” Author and Speaker, Annual Products Liability Conference Aviation/Aerospace Committee, Las Vegas, NV, February 2006
•“Current Trends in Products Liability Law and The Defense of the Payne Stewart Case,” Speaker, Florida Law for Insurance Professionals Seminar, Tampa, FL, October 2005
•“Trial Techniques for Defending Manufacturers in Product Liability Cases,” Speaker, Hillsborough County Bar Association Products Liability Seminar, Tampa, FL, January 2004
•“Proper Hearing Techniques,” Speaker, Bridge The Gap Seminar, Tampa, FL, 2000-2003

Distinctions

•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2014, 2016-2024
•Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2004, 2009 - 2014, 2016; ranked in the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members
•Florida Super Lawyers , 2006-2022
•Tampa’s Top Attorneys, 2011
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2021, Aviation Law, Tampa
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2020, Products Liability Litigation - Defendants, Tampa
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2013, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Tampa

 

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L. Robert Bourgeois got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Complex Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Other 3
    • Aviation
    • Toxic Tort / Mold / Asbestos / Benzene
    • Personal Injury Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Florida
    Supreme Court of the United States
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Memberships

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    •American Bar Association: Former Co-Chair, Aviation and Space Law Committee
    Tort Insurance Practice Section
    Section of Litigation Products Liability Committee
    •Defense Research Institute: Aviation/Aerospace Committee
    •Federal Bar Association
    •The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
    •Hillsborough County Bar Association: Former Pro Bono Project for Foster Care Children
    Trial Lawyers Section
    Former Young Lawyers Committee to Assist the Elderly
    •Ferguson-White Inn of Court

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Florida State University College of Law
    J.D.
    with highest honors

    Florida State University College of Law
    J.D.
    1988 Law Review

    Florida State University College of Law
    J.D.
    Order of the Coif
    Other Education
    Florida State University
    Class of 1984
    B.A.
    cum laude

    Florida State University College of Law
    with highest honors

    Florida State University College of Law
    1988 Law Review

    Florida State University College of Law
    Order of the Coif
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1961

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Share Holder at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
5.0
1 review

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    L. Robert Bourgeois is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, L. Robert Bourgeois has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    L. Robert Bourgeois attended Florida State University College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. was established in 2008.

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