Robert T. Eglet is one of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers and the founder of Eglet Law. As lead trial counsel in the firm’s major cases, he has secured more than $7 billion in verdicts and settlements for victims of corporate negligence, defective products, catastrophic injuries, and mass disasters.

With a career win rate exceeding 98% in hundreds of civil jury trials, Robert has obtained some of the largest verdicts and settlements in U.S. history, including a $3.08 billion water contamination verdict, $1.3 billion in opioid settlements for Nevada, $1.2 billion in verdicts related to the nation’s largest medically caused Hepatitis C outbreak, and an $800 million settlement for victims of the 1 October Las Vegas mass shooting.

Known for his innovative trial strategies and fearless advocacy, Robert has helped shape modern plaintiff litigation and has been at the forefront of landmark cases that led to significant public health and safety reforms. His work following the Hepatitis C outbreak resulted in changes to healthcare practices and pharmaceutical packaging protocols, while his leadership in the 1 October litigation contributed to enhanced security measures at major hospitality properties.

Robert is a trusted partner to attorneys nationwide, frequently serving as lead trial counsel in complex, high-stakes litigation. He is also a sought-after speaker on trial advocacy, jury psychology, product liability, and catastrophic injury law.

A member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, Robert has received numerous honors, including National Trial Lawyer of the Year, National Lawyer of the Year, the Keith Givens Visionary Award, and the Thurgood Marshall Fighting for Justice Award. He has also been recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Trial Lawyers in America and consistently named to Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and America’s Top 100 Attorneys.

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