Robert J. Rodriguez

Managing Partner

Robert J. Rodriguez is a highly respected Workers’ Compensation litigator in the State of Florida and the Managing Partner of MKRS LAW. In his role as Managing Partner, Mr. Rodriguez provides strategic vision and leadership across all firm operations, ensuring the highest standard of client service and legal excellence.

With more than four decades of experience in workers’ compensation insurance defense, Mr. Rodriguez has built a distinguished career representing employers and insurance carriers in over 2,500 cases throughout Florida. His depth of knowledge, courtroom skill, and unwavering commitment to his clients are reflected in his numerous accolades and industry recognitions.

Mr. Rodriguez is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. In recognition of his contributions to the legal profession, he has been honored by the National Registry of Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals and has been named a “Top Lawyer in South Florida” and “Top Lawyer in Practice Area” by the South Florida Legal Guide. He has also been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers and has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers since its inception.

Further underscoring his professional excellence, Mr. Rodriguez has earned the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell.

Despite a demanding practice, Mr. Rodriguez remains deeply committed to advancing the workers’ compensation field through education. He maintains an active speaking schedule, regularly presenting to attorneys, claims professionals, and industry groups on key workers’ compensation issues.

Landmark Decisions

Defended in landmark case, Wright v. Uniforms for Industry, in which precedent was established for the employer’s absolute right to terminate all compensation and medical benefits on a finding of fraud.

Professional Activities

Member, Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar

Member, The Richard A. Sicking American Inn of Court

Prior Professional Appointments & Activities

Hispanic American Compensation Law Association

Vice-Chairman of the Professionalism Committee, Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar

Chairman of the Agency for Health Care Administration Liaison Committee, Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar

Vice-Chairman of the Legislation Committee, Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar

Member of the Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of The Florida Bar

Publications

Cross-Examination: A Simple “Yes” or “Correct” Will Do

Speaking Engagements

Returning speaker at the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and was a guest editor of Workers’ Compensation Section, News and 440 Report.

Guest speaker for numerous professional organizations, including: Workers’ Compensation Claims Professionals (WCCP), Annual Claims Managers’ Conference, Florida Association of Self-Insureds

Lecturer at the Workers’ Compensation Trial Advocacy Program

Panel speaker at the ORCPG’s Litigation Conference

CEU Credited Seminar Topics

Claims Survival Guide

Case Law Update

Current Trends in Workers’ Compensation

Advanced Indemnity

PRESUMPTIONS – Past, Present, and Possible Future

Technology and The Law

Awards & Recognitions

Named a ‘Best Lawyer’ by Best Lawyers in America

Invited Guest on America’s Premier Lawyers

Selected for inclusion within Corporate Counsel Magazine’s Best Lawyers in America Edition

Recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards

Inclusion in the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals

South Florida Legal Guide recognitions

  • ‘Top Lawyer in South Florida’
  • ‘Top Lawyer in the Practice Area of Workers’ Compensation’

Designated a ‘Florida Super Lawyer’ by Florida Super Lawyers

Spotlight article in The Forum Magazine

Friends of 440 Honoree

Certifications & Licenses

The Florida Bar

U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida

Certified Workers’ Compensation Instructor

Florida Department of Insurance Instructor

Continuing Education Units (CEU) Fraud Lecturer

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Lecturer

Education

University of Miami (J.D. 1985)

Florida International University (B.A.1982)

Languages

English

Spanish

 

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