About Robert S. Galbo

Robert S. Galbo concentrates his practice on class actions, as well as a wide range of complex commercial and real estate litigation matters in federal and state courts. Mr. Galbo has broad experience in representing clients in putative class action lawsuits involving an array of consumer and commercial products across various industries. He has litigated class action claims relating to breach of warranties, deceptive and unfair trade practices, negligence, and alleged product failures.

Mr. Galbo has deep experience representing commercial and residential developers and landlords in disputes involving, among other things, purchase and sale agreements, rescission, leasing, and disputes with tenants. Mr. Galbo also represents clients in a wide array of complex disputes involving commercial transactions, breaches of contract, business torts, and fraud.

Robert also provides defense counsel and consulting in claims brought under disability rights laws including Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. He has consulted on a multitude of projects regarding the ADA, FHA, and similar state and local laws, rules and codes. In addition, Robert provides defense counsel and consulting in matters involving auxiliary aids and services such as website accessibility, sign language interpreting and captioning.

Concentrations

•Class action litigation
•Commercial and business litigation
•Real estate and construction litigation
•Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) counsel and defense litigation
•Fair Housing Act (FHA) counsel and defense litigation

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2024
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2021-2023
•Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 6
    • Class Action Litigation
    • ADA and Accessibility Law
    • Products Liability & Mass Torts
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Complex Torts
    • Trial Practice

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Class Actions: Defended a financial institution in the Southern District of Florida against a putative nationwide class action alleging RICO
    other statutory violations by obtaining dismissal with prejudice after two rounds of motion to dismiss briefing.
    Represented food manufacturer in a series of putative class actions alleging false labeling. Prevailed on summary judgment in several actions
    defeated class certification in others.
    Represented HVAC manufacturer in a putative nationwide class action alleging the subject hearing product is unreasonably dangerous, unfit for its intended use,
    not compliant with applicable safety st
    ards. Prevailed on Motion to Dismiss.
    Defeated a motion to certify class in Florida federal court
    obtained dismissals in California, Georgia
    Arizona on behalf of an HVAC manufacturer in a series of putative class actions alleging product defects
    asserting warranty breaches
    violation of consumer protection laws including FDUTPA.
    Representing water heater component manufacturer in putative class action lawsuit alleging various defective product claims
    violations of consumer protection statutes.
    Representing contact lens retailer in putative class action lawsuit brought under the Lanham Act alleging deceptive pricing
    hidden fees.
    Real Estate Litigation: Representing residential developer in relation to lawsuit brought by Homeowners Association regarding unpaid assessments.
    Representing homeowner in construction defect litigation involving alleged defective windows
    doors.
    Representing residential developer in dispute relating to buyer's failure to close on penthouse unit.
    Representing condominium developer in dispute with neighboring parcel owner relating to use of boat basin that divides the properties.
    Represented condominium developer in litigation relating to the sole remaining condominium unit that developer did not previously own. Prevailed on Motion Practice which allowed developer to close eight figure transaction.
    Represented residential developer in dispute with condominium board relating to commercial parcel. Case settled.
    Represented commercial developer in dispute involving sellers' alleged breach of purchase
    sale agreement relating to hotel transaction. Prevailed on liability on summary judgment. Awarded damages
    attorneys fees at trial.
    Representing l
    lord in dispute relating to former tenant alleging that l
    lord's development of property caused closure of tenant's business.
    Represented l
    lord in dispute with former commercial tenant involving the condition the former commercial tenant left the property. Obtained settlement.
    ADA/FHA Litigation: Second chaired Bench Trial premised on alleged violations of the ADA.
    Represented Fortune 50 retailer in first of its kind lawsuit alleging its self-service checkout machines failed to comply with the ADA. Prevailed on Summary Judgment.
    Provided defense counsel, litigation support,
    other related consulting services to clients in more than 500 Title II
    III of the ADA lawsuits including hospitals, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, shopping centers, office buildings,
    municipalities.
    Representing municipality in putative class action alleging the sidewalks throughout the municipality fail to comply with the ADA.
    Consulted on multiple multi-family residential projects, time shares
    condo-hotels on Fair Housing Act Accessibility.
    Defended arenas
    stadiums, theaters, amphitheaters
    other performing arts venues from claims they violate Title III of the ADA
    similar state
    local laws in judicial
    administrative forums.
    Attained a 'Letter of Underst
    ing' finding no violation of the ADA for a Broadway theater in U.S. Attorney investigation.
    Defended clients from ADA compliance reviews
    investigations brought by the Department of Justice (D.C.)
    by US Attorney's Offices in S.D.FL., S.D.NY., E.D.LA., N.D.GA., E.D.VA.
    Defended multifamily housing developers
    owners from numerous administrative complaints before HUD (in several regions).
    Defended large investment banks, major department stores
    numerous other retailers, health care providers, fashion designers, watch manufactures, multifamily housing providers, real estate developers
    sellers,
    others against claims brought against them alleging violations of Title III of the ADA for the alleged inaccessibility of their websites
    mobile apps.
    Complex Commercial Litigation: Representing multiple school boards involving allegations relating to the payment of referendum funds to charter schools
    Representing multiple investors alleging investments wrongfully withheld in a foreign exchange currency fraud.
    Represented hospital in jury trial on negligence claim seeking seven figures in damages. Full defense verdict.
    Represented a public company
    its private equity investor in a high exposure securities fraud case in Orl
    o brought by a European investor stemming from a private placement
    involving alleged misrepresentations related to restatements of past financial statements.
    Representing numerous entities in litigation involving allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties involving nine figures in trust assets.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Graduate, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Miami Class 41
    •Board Member, Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals
    •Board Member, Multiple Sclerosis Society Young Professionals
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Member, Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Chicago Law School
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    Recipient

    University of Chicago Law School
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    2013 Member

    University of Chicago Law School
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    Hinton Moot Court

    University of Chicago Law School
    Class of 2012
    J.D.
    Clinton Family and Douglas G. Baird Scholarship
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    B.A.
    cum laude

    University of Florida
    B.A.
    2010 Full Academic Scholarship

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