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
Robert L.
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 40 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.
"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."
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.” Rob’s clients know they really matter to him. When not practicing law, Rob enjoyed playing the Blues harmonica with his former band, performing in the Hudson Valley and New York City. While he considers forming a new band, he can often be found in local clubs playing the Blues and jamming with other musicians. He also studied acting in Manhattan at the Penny Templeton Studios and has appeared both in community theater and film. Rob now devotes much time and attention to his new role as President of the Rockland County Bar Association, while he enjoys taking care of his feral cats and looking forward to bass fishing in warmer weather.
Awards & Memberships
Admitted: New York State, U.S. District Courts, (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York) and U.S. Supreme Court
New York Metropolitan Area Super Lawyer 2013-2020
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
President, Rockland County Bar Association
Member, Access to Justice Committee 9th Judicial District
Rockland County Women's Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association
Brandeis Law Society
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
2019 Philanthropist of the Year- Rockland Development Council
Board President - Rockland Center for the Arts, 2009-2016
Honoree, Rockland Center for the Arts
Honoree, United Hospice of Rockland
Board of Directors, Rockland Community Foundation 2011-2019
Visual Quality Panel, Mario Cuomo Bridge
Board of Directors, Rockland Conservatory of Music
Board of Directors, Giulio Gari Foundation
Outstanding Service Award – Rockland Center for the Arts
Certificate of Appreciation- “Haven” (Haitian American Voters & Entrepreneurs Network)
Certificate of Appreciation - Rockland County Executive
Certificate of Appreciation, Rockland YM-YWHA, Outstanding Volunteer Service
Certificates of Merit- New York State Assembly
Certificate of Merit- Town of Ramapo
Certificate of Recognition, Rockland County Bar Pro Bono Program, Legal Services to the Poor
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Certificate of Thanks- U.J.A.-Federation of Rockland County
Certificate of Achievement – County of Rockland
Certificate of Recognition – Rockland County Executive
Certificate of Merit – Town of Clarkstown
Distinguished Service Award- Rockland County Clerk
Award of Recognition - Rockland County Executive
Education
Hofstra University, B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, with Highest Honors
Juris Doctor, State University of New York at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo Law Review