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.
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.
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
Cross-Examination: A Simple “Yes” or “Correct” Will Do
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
Claims Survival Guide
Case Law Update
Current Trends in Workers’ Compensation
Advanced Indemnity
PRESUMPTIONS – Past, Present, and Possible Future
Technology and The Law
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
Designated a ‘Florida Super Lawyer’ by Florida Super Lawyers
Spotlight article in The Forum Magazine
Friends of 440 Honoree
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
University of Miami (J.D. 1985)
Florida International University (B.A.1982)
English
Spanish