ROBERT NEWTON HARRIS
President and Managing Attorney
Mr. Robert Newton Harris is a trial attorney who specializes in business litigation, commercial lawsuits, and employment and labor law issues. A professional Miami attorney of 20 years, Harris represents both plaintiffs and defendants at the state and federal level. After graduating from the University of Miami's Law School, he founded Harris Law Firm to serve the community by meeting the needs of individuals and businesses. He considers his mentor, the late William "Bill" J. Brown, to be one of the most principled and talented lawyers he has ever known. The two met 15 years ago and forged a strong working relationship which quickly turned into a solidified friendship. They often partnered on cases until Brown passed in 2015. Harris honored his mentor by establishing the legal offices of William J. Brown Legacy Center, the new home of Harris Law Firm.
Robert says he strives to give the best legal advice to those seeking counsel for workplace discrimination, breach of contract, business fraud, fiduciary/agency disputes, business torts and other commercial matters. He is proud of his successful work representing plaintiffs and defendants, especially complex insurance and reinsurance litigation involving international parties with cases involving Lloyd's of London Syndicates and brokers. Mr. Harris is passionate about being a lawyer and believes in the value of forging strong relationships with clients in order to achieve a positive outcome.
Robert Harris has won major judgments in favor of his clients, specifically those involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace. He is highly competent in the areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Mr. Harris' skill set and specialty involves:
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with attorney Robert Harris.
Robert says he strives to give the best legal advice to those seeking counsel for workplace discrimination, breach of contract, business fraud, fiduciary/agency disputes, business torts and other commercial matters. He is proud of his successful work representing plaintiffs and defendants, especially complex insurance and reinsurance litigation involving international parties with cases involving Lloyd's of London Syndicates and brokers. Mr. Harris is passionate about being a lawyer and believes in the value of forging strong relationships with clients in order to achieve a positive outcome.
Robert Harris has won major judgments in favor of his clients, specifically those involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace. He is highly competent in the areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Mr. Harris' skill set and specialty involves:
- Case analysis
- Risk management
- Litigation
- Trials/jury verdicts and judgments
- Appeals
- Collection of judgments
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with attorney Robert Harris.
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EDUCATION
University of Miami / Coral Gables, FL / 1993–1996
// Juris Doctorate, Law
Howard University / Washington, D.C. / 1989–1993
// B.A. Sociology and Criminology
Magna Cum Laude
MEMBERSHIPS
// United States Supreme Court
// The Federal Bar Association
// The Florida Bar
// 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
// Southern District of Florida
// Middle District of Florida
// Florida Lawyers Network
// BNI South Beach, former President
University of Miami / Coral Gables, FL / 1993–1996
// Juris Doctorate, Law
Howard University / Washington, D.C. / 1989–1993
// B.A. Sociology and Criminology
Magna Cum Laude
MEMBERSHIPS
// United States Supreme Court
// The Federal Bar Association
// The Florida Bar
- Business Law Section
- Trial Lawyers Section
- Civil Procedures Rules Committee
// 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
// Southern District of Florida
// Middle District of Florida
// Florida Lawyers Network
// BNI South Beach, former President