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Anita Porte Robb, Aviation Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Aviation and Personal Injury

Robb & Robb LLC

Kansas City, MO

Practicing aviation in Kansas City since 1982.

44+
Years practicing
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Anita Porte Robb is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Aviation and Personal Injury. Anita has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robb & Robb LLC.

Based in
Kansas City, MISSOURI
Experience
over 44 years
Known for
Aviation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Aviation and Personal Injury matters from Kansas City, MISSOURI.
  • Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026).

About Anita Porte Robb: Anita Porte Robb is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Aviation and Personal Injury. Anita has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robb & Robb LLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Anita takes on

Anita concentrates on aviation and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Anita handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Aviation cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Anita takes aviation matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Anita takes personal injury matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Anita Porte Robb — aviation lawyer in Kansas City

Anita Porte Robb is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Aviation and Personal Injury. Anita has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robb & Robb LLC.

Anita Porte Robb is a Cum Laude graduate of The University of Michigan Law School. Ms. Robb is a nationally respected advocate. The National Law Journal has recognized Anita as one of the Top Ten women trial lawyers in the country, and Lawyers USA has identified her as one of five "Women of Note" nationwide.

Ms. Robb has appeared frequently in the media as a spokesperson for victims’ rights. She has used issues raised in her cases as a springboard for policy debates in courts and the legislature. She is a Past President of the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City, and serves as a member of the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA). She has addressed numerous continuing legal education groups both locally and nationwide, including the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation, the American Bar Association’s TIPS Section, the American Law Institute’s (ALI-ABA) programs nationwide, and numerous local groups, such as the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) and the Lawyers Association of Greater Kansas City.

Ms. Robb has been selected by her peers as one of “The Best Lawyers In America”, which has come to be regarded by both the legal profession and the public as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States.

As an educator, Ms. Robb has served on the faculty of the Missouri Judicial College, the statewide conference and legal review course for Missouri judges, attended by sitting judges from across the state. She was selected to present the “Master’s Trial Program” on “The Art of Closing Argument” at the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar/Missouri Judicial Conference.

Ms. Robb has received the “Influential Appellate Advocate” award in the state of Missouri for her work on the successful appeal of a $52.5 million plane crash case. She has also been honored as a “Legal Rainmaker” by Ingram’s Magazine in 2014, and she was named a KCMBA “Dean of the Trial Bar” in 2019.

Working with Anita on a aviation matter

Anita Porte Robb is a Cum Laude graduate of The University of Michigan Law School. Ms. Robb is a nationally respected advocate. The National Law Journal has recognized Anita as one of the Top Ten women trial lawyers in the country, and Lawyers USA has identified her as one of five " Women of Note " nationwide. Ms. Robb has appeared frequently in the media as a spokesperson for victims’ rights.…

Who Anita represents

Anita reviews new inquiries case-by-case for aviation and personal injury matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Michigan

    J.D. · 1982

  • University of Missouri – Kansas City

    B.A. With Distinction · 1979

Jurisdictions

Anita's state bar admissions

  • Missouri

    1982 · ACTIVE

Anita studied at J.D. in University of Michigan and B.A. With Distinction in University of Missouri – Kansas City.

Law school and academic background

Anita completed J.D. in University of Michigan and B.A. With Distinction in University of Missouri – Kansas City. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Anita runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Anita has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Anita Porte Robb's office in Kansas City

Anita's primary office is at 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64105. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Robb & Robb LLC

1200 Main Street

Kansas City, Missouri 64105

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Hiring guide

How to hire Anita Porte Robb — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new aviation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Anita usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Anita charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Anita's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Anita will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a aviation attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many aviation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Anita

Anita discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in aviation practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every aviation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Anita confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Anita's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many aviation practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Anita Porte Robb

  • How much does it cost to hire Anita for a aviation case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Anita walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Anita offer a free consultation?

    Anita charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Anita's office. Some aviation attorneys offer free consults — check Anita's current terms during booking.

  • How long do aviation cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple aviation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Anita gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Anita take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

    Anita is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Anita will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Anita?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Anita will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Anita accepting new aviation clients right now?

    Anita's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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