Robert L. Blank

Rob Blank is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer concentrating his practice in the defense of product liability and casualty cases. He has tried over 50 cases in 13 different counties in Florida, as well as numerous cases in Federal Court. Rob defends automobile manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, power tool manufacturers, commercial food equipment manufacturers and beverage companies against claims of alleged product defect resulting in catastrophic injury and/or wrongful death. He also defends theme parks, water parks, trucking companies, beverage companies, retailers and other businesses against various tort claims.

Rob was selected as an “Attorney to Watch” by Attorney at Law Magazine, and is recognized consistently in Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite and Best Lawyers in America in the area of personal injury defense. Rob is also member of the invitation only Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).

Certifications

•Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar
•Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
•AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Awards & Honors

•Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants, and Litigation-Insurance, 2018-2026
•Listed in Florida Super Lawyers, Personal Injury Defense: General, 2007-2025
•Florida Trend Magazine Florida Legal Elite 2010-2016
•Attorneys to Watch 2012, Attorney at Law Magazine
•Invited into the American Board of Trial Advocates
•Invited into the Litigation Counsel of America

Articles & Presentations

•Moderator, 'What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know,' National Business Institute, November 22, 2019
•'Theme Park Defense: 10 Things to Know,' May 2017
•'The Expanding Safety Responsibilities of Crane Operators,' Greater Florida Constructor Magazine
•'Providing Attorney's Fees in a Pest Control Contract; Who Benefits?,' Pest Control - March 2001
•'Pulling the Nails out of the Avallone Coffin: Should Excess Liability Coverage on a Self Insurance Fund Constitute a Waiver of Sovereign Immunity?' 20 Stetson Law Review 971

Rob's News and Insights

12.12.2025
Firm News

Complete Defense Victory for Busch Gardens in Hillsborough County Trial

A Hillsborough County jury returned a defense verdict in favor...

11.17.2025
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RumbergerKirk’s Robert Blank Achieves Recertification in Civil Trial Law

Blank is committed to excellence and professionalism in the practice...

08.21.2025
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27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...

06.26.2025
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Five RumbergerKirk Attorneys Selected for the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List

Orlando, FL- June 26, 2025 - Five RumbergerKirk attorneys have...

05.27.2025
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RumbergerKirk Secures Defense Verdict for Busch Gardens

RumbergerKirk partners Rob Blank and Carie Hall secured a full...

08.15.2024
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Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones...

06.24.2024
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Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Orlando, FL- June 24, 2024 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

02.01.2024
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Coke Florida Secures Third Defense Verdict in the Last Year

After a hotly disputed liability and damage trial, a Hillsborough...

01.16.2024
Media Mentions

DRI Members Share Their Victories, The Voice

DRI, the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house...

10.23.2023
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Jury Returns a Defense Verdict for Busch Gardens

A Hillsborough County jury entered a defense verdict for Busch...