About Mr. Robert R. Kane III

Robert “Bobby” Kane III is a litigation shareholder in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. He is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, with deep experience in construction disputes, real estate matters, and business-related litigation. He represents large institutional clients, real estate developers, commercial property owners, shopping centers, high-net-worth individuals, and a wide variety of businesses in contract disputes, association/turnover matters, real estate disputes, employment issues, business torts, and insurance-related matters. In the construction and real estate industry, Kane represents developers, hoteliers, and a wide variety of businesses in connection with construction defects, association/turnover disputes, and real estate development disputes.

Bobby also has wide-ranging experience handling general commercial litigation, including high-stakes “bet the company” matters. He counsels clients pre-suit to help pursue practical business resolutions and represents them in state and federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution forums. In addition, he has experience in products liability matters involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer, industrial, and technical products. He has represented manufacturers and retailers in complex cases in federal and state courts across the country, including mass tort and multidistrict litigation.

Bobby is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and County Court Mediator. He also serves on the Palm Beach County Bar Association Circuit Civil Practice Committee, which advises the court on improvements to local practice and assists with community outreach. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Bobby was a student-athlete at the University of Florida, and was a member of two college football national championship teams with the Florida Gators.

Concentrations

•Complex commercial litigation and business disputes
•Construction litigation
•Land disputes
•Pharmaceutical, medical device & health care litigation
•Products liability defense
•Real estate litigation
•Labor and employment litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, South Florida Business Journal, '40 Under 40,' 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2021-2024
•Honoree, Daily Business Review, Florida Legal Awards, 'On the Rise (Large Law Firms),' 2024
•Listed, Boca Raton Observer, 'Top Lawyers,' 2023, 2025
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
•Recognized, Palm Beach Illustrated, “Top Lawyers,” 2020-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2014-2025
•Recipient, Academic All SEC, 2006-2008 (recognition of outstanding academic success while competing in intercollegiate athletics)
•Recipient, BCS College Football National Championship, 2006 and 2008
•Recipient, Southeastern Conference College Football Championship, 2006 and 2008
•Position Group Captain, University of Florida Gator Football Team, 2008
•Recipient, Anderson Scholar of High Distinction, 2006

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Other 2
    • Products Liability & Mass Torts
    • Complex Torts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Published Opinions: Valencia Reserve Homeowners Ass'n, Inc. v. Boynton Beach Assocs. XIX, LLLP, 278 So. 3d 714 (Fla. 4th DCA 2019) (obtained summary judgment on behalf of developer (GL Homes) affirming that developer's use of working fund contributions to offset its statutory deficit obligation did not violate Chapter 720, Fla. Stat.)
    Construction Litigation: Represented the largest privately-owned residential
    commercial real estate firm in the United States with over $60 billion in assets owned or under development in various construction defect, real estate,
    business matters. : Represented high-net-worth individuals in various construction defect matters at their homes on Palm Beach Isl
    .
    Real Estate Litigation: Represented one of the largest luxury home developers in Florida in a turnover dispute involving construction defects
    financial claims. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the Developer on the financial claims totaling more than $850,000.00 on a matter of first impression that was affirmed by the Fourth District Court of Appeals which resulted in a favorable settlement for the client on the construction claims. : Represented large hotel developer in all aspects of the purchase of oceanfront cooperative hotel in Palm Beach, including real estate transactions
    disputes, corporate issues,
    resulting litigation. : Defended luxury Palm Beach condominium-hotel in various financial, real estate, association,
    construction defect matters. : Represented large developer in dispute with the City of Virginia Beach involving the construction of a $200-million-dollar sports
    entertainment arena.
    Labor & Employment Litigation: Defended luxury Palm Beach condominium-hotel in federal court against Fair Labor St
    ards Act claim asserted by a former employee for unpaid wages
    overtime compensation. : Defended large Boca Raton real estate developer against claims of hostile work environment, sexual harassment, quid pro quo, violations of the Florida Civil Rights Act, retaliation,
    intentional infliction of emotional distress.
    General Commercial Litigation: Defeated founding shareholder's claims seeking millions of dollars
    entitlement to shares in privately held pharmaceutical company
    prevailing on summary judgment in favor of the pharmaceutical company in federal court. : Represented global natural products company
    its founder/CEO against multimillion-dollar contract, fraud,
    tort claims. : Defended Luxury Miami Hotel against price gouging
    unfair trade practice claims brought by the Florida Attorney General following Hurricane Irma. : Defended large spirits
    consumer goods businesses
    officer against multimillion-dollar contract, fraud,
    tort claims following a $52-million-dollar sale of assets. : Resolved matters for closely held corporations involving shareholder
    internal disputes. : Defended hospitals in wrongful death
    negligence claims.
    Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Healthcare Litigation: Defending a medical device manufacturer in all phases of its ongoing multidistrict products liability litigation concerning its pelvic mesh products (MDL 2187, In Re: C. R. Bard, Inc. Pelvic Repair Sys. Prods. Liab. Litig., S.D.W. Va.), including cases within the MDL, the New Jersey MCL, individual cases rem
    ed for trial in their originating states,
    newly filed cases in various district courts since closure of the MDL.
    Products Liability Litigation: Defending a Fortune 500 multinational corporation in a wide variety of consumer products liability matters. : Defending the largest home improvement retailer in the United States against claims that it sold a defective product. : Represented a large fair
    ride owner/operator against product defect claims
    resulting personal injury claims.
    Internships: Extern, University of Florida Office of the Vice President
    General Counsel, Spring 2012 : Extern, Hon. Frances S. King, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Fall 2011 : Liaison, University of Florida Athletic Association, 2009-2011 : Intern, Athletes First, Inc., Summer 2010 : Intern, Office of the State Attorney of Florida, William P. Cervone, Fall 2008
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2012, Florida
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Board of Directors, YMCA of the Palm Beaches, 2024
    •Session Chair and Moderator, Federal Practice Session, Palm Beach County Bench Bar Conference, 2024
    •Circuit Civil Practice Committee Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2022
    •Advisory Board Chair, Best Buddies Florida, 2019-2020
    •Board Member, Best Buddies Florida, 2016-2020
    •Committee Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association Young Lawyers KDW Charity Fishing Tournament, 2015-2019
    •Represented underprivileged youth in various pro bono matters

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida Levin College of Law
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 2008
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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