Lawyer Robert M. Oldershaw, graduated from Southern Illinois University, B.A., 1984 John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1990; University of Miami, LL.M., Ocean/Coastal Law, 1997, is now employed by Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel LLP at 150 S.E. Second Avenue, Suite 1200 Miami, FL 33131.

While being a member of Chicago Bar Association; The Florida Bar (Member, Admiralty Law Committee); Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI); Maritime Law Association of the United States., Robert M. Oldershaw is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Robert M. Oldershaw as your lawyer, you should consider whether Robert M. Oldershaw offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Robert M. Oldershaw has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Robert M. Oldershaw's office is located at Miami, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Robert M. Oldershaw has been admitted in 1990, Illinois; 1994, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar; 1996, Florida; 1997, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida; Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. His or her practice areas include Admiralty and Maritime Law; Personal Injury Defense; Transportation; Municipal Law.

Robert M. Oldershaw's college and law school education includes Southern Illinois University, B.A., 1984, John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1990; University of Miami, LL.M., Ocean/Coastal Law, 1997. Other biographical background includes Robert M. Oldershaw is a partner in the firm's Miami office. His practice focuses on the areas of personal injury defense, admiralty and maritime claims including passenger, excursion and crewmember claims, employment law, municipal law, property and casualty, land use, and construction law. He was the Chief Litigation Counsel for the City of Hollywood from 2000 - 2009 and has been practicing law since 1990. He is admitted to practice in Florida and Illinois.Notable Verdicts and Trial Experience:• Trial involving head-on collision between City employee and plaintiff where plaintiff’s demand in excess of $500,000.00. Jury found no permanent injury and awarded only $22,667.00 for medical and lost wages.• Federal jury trial where plaintiff, a female firefighter, alleged retaliatory discharge, discrimination for failure to provide gender separate bathrooms in firehouse, sexual harassment and disparate treatment. Plaintiff asked for $300,000.00 statutory cap plus attorney’s fees and expenses. Jury awarded $0.00 even though found for plaintiff on sexual harassment.• Obtained complete defense verdict in Federal jury trial where plaintiffs alleged they were falsely arrested, imprisoned, assaulted and battered by police officer. Plaintiffs asked for $75,000.00 each before trial and $1.3 million at trial (500k each against the City and 140K each against the officer).. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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