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Robert L. Fellows

“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.”


Practice Areas:
Personal Injury, Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Defective Products, Serious Injuries, Wrongful Death, Brain Damage, Construction Accidents, Unsafe Premises, All Tort Actions

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 35 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.

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.” Our clients know they really matter to us.

Education

  • B.A., Hofstra University, Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Political Science
  • Sigma Kappa Alpha for Distinguished Achievement
  • Juris Doctor, State University of New York at Buffalo

Background & Honors

  • Selected for the Buffalo Law Review
  • Admitted: New York and U.S. District Courts, (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York,) and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Member: New York State Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Arbitrators, and New York State, Rockland County (where he serves on the Grievance Committee),
    and Bar Associations.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Rockland YM-YWHA For Outstanding
    Volunteer Service
  • Certificate of Recognition, Rockland County Bar Pro Bono Program
    for Legal Services to the Poor of Rockland County
  • Certificate of Merit- New York State Assembly
  • Certificate of Appreciation- “Haven” (Haitian American Voters &
    Entrepreneurs Network)
  • Certificate of Appreciation- Office of the County Executive,
    Rockland County
  • Distinguished Service Award- Rockland County Clerk
  • Certificate of Thanks- U.J.A.-Federation of Rockland County
  • Certificate of Merit- Town of Ramapo
  • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition-Congressman Gilman

Rob is an avid cyclist, loves to bass fish, play the harmonica and enjoys opera, serving on the Board of the Giulio Gari Foundation which provides grants from it’s competition to rising opera stars. He has completed the Great Bike Ride Across Iowa and the Tour of Tucson. He has studied acting at Penny Templeton Studios in Manhattan and has appeared in both theater and film. Rob serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Rockland Center of the Arts, the largest multi-disciplinary art center outside of New York City. Rob is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Rockland Community Foundation.