Robert Neary is a distinguished attorney with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, class action lawsuits, antitrust law, ERISA, product liability, and consumer protection, among other areas. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a diverse array of cases, practicing in both state and federal courts, including trial experience in nationwide class action litigation. Robert’s litigation experience runs the gamut and includes a lead role on over twenty successful nationwide class actions against major mortgage lenders and servicers involving their force-placed insurance practices; representing patients in ERISA litigation against health insurers over the denial of life-saving cancer treatments; representing consumers in vehicle defect cases; nationwide antitrust matters involving algorithmic pricing; representing businesses in breach of contract and tortious interference litigation; and representing a former NFL player against various financial brokers before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel. Robert’s experience allows him to skillfully navigate the complexities of large-scale disputes, ensuring that the rights and interests of his clients are vigorously prosecuted or defended.

With a reputation for excellence in the legal community, Robert has successfully represented clients in high-stakes disputes and is respected by both colleagues and opposing counsel for his legal judgement and litigation strategy and his keen understanding of the intricacies of the law. His commitment to the legal profession extends beyond the courtroom, as he actively participates in Florida Bar and the American Bar Association committees.

Robert regularly shares his insights and expertise as a speaker on various CLE panels, contributing to the ongoing education of his peers. Additionally, he has authored several publications on a wide range of legal topics, demonstrating his thought leadership and dedication to the advancement of legal knowledge. Robert is a contributing author of the Class Action Strategy & Practice Guide (Elizabeth J. Cabraser & Jocelyn D. Larkin eds., American Bar Association 2d ed. 2025), a perennial bestseller publication of the American Bar Association.

With a client-focused approach and a track record of success, Robert Neary is a formidable advocate, navigating the complexities of the law with skill and integrity, ensuring that his clients’ rights and interests are thoroughly represented.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • CLE Webinar – December 1, 2020: Panelist – FRCP 23(a)(4) and 23(g): Adequate Representation
  • CLE Webinar – July 21, 2021: Panelist – Class Certification After Transunion v. Ramirez: Assessing Intangible Injuries, Article III Standing
  • CLE Webinar – June 30, 2022: Panelist – Rule 23(b)(2) Injunctive Relief Class Actions: Recent Decisions, Approaches for Plaintiffs and Defendants
  • CLE Webinar – June 29, 2023: Panelist – Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions in Class Action Litigation: Deposing or Defending Corporate Witnesses
  • CLE Webinar – August 10, 2023: Panelist – Getting Certified: New Scrutiny of Expert Methodologies
  • Live CLE Panel at 2022 Florida Bar Annual Convention, June 22, 2022 – Strategies in Representing Pro Bono Clients: Foundations in Consumer Law – Speaker Mortgage Servicing Litigation Panel
  • Panelist for Presidential Showcase Seminar at 2023 Florida Bar Annual Convention, June 23, 2023 – Corruption of the Best Things Gives Rise to the Worst: Helping Consumers Guard Against and Recover From Scams.
  • CLE Webinar – May 22, 2024: Panelist – Getting to Green: Seven Expert Tips to Greenlight Your Class Action Settlement
  • Moderator for Seminar at 2024 Florida Bar Annual Convention, June 21, 2024 – Feebusters: Junk Fees in Consumer Transactions and Methods to Protect Consumers from These Charges – Moderator on Panel titled “Individual and Class Action Claims & Remedies.”

PUBLICATIONS

  • Author – Plaintiffs’ Practice: Vetting and Preparing Putative Class Representatives for Challenges to Their Adequacy – ABA Class Actions & Derivative Suit, Litigation Newsletter, Spring 2018 Edition, May 31, 2018
  • Author – Vehicle Defect Class Actions: Recent Trends in Arbitration, ABA Class Actions & Derivative Suit, Litigation Newsletter, Winter 2021 Edition, Volume 31, Issue 2
  • Contributing Author to the Florida Bar – Consumer Law Bench Book, Summer 2023 – https://www-media.floridabar.org/uploads/2023/06/2023-CPLC-Bench-Manual-Final-Version-ADA.pdf
  • Contributing Author to Class Action Strategy & Practice Guide, (Elizabeth J. Cabraser & Jocelyn D. Larkin eds., American Bar Association 2d ed. 2025).

PODCAST

  • Incentive Awards Banned in the 11th Circuit – En Banc Review Denied in NPAS – https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/resources/sound-advice/incentive-awards-banned-11th-circuit/