Steven L. Robbins, ESQ.– Professional Profile

Background and Education

Steven L. Robbins is a distinguished legal professional with a strong academic foundation and more than 37 years of experience in civil trial law and mediation. He earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1987. Prior to law school, Mr. Robbins received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Philosophy and Logic from Cleveland State University, where he achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA (1984). He began his academic journey at Lakeland College in Kirtland, Ohio, earning an Associate of Arts Degree, also graduating first in his class Summa Cum Laude, with a 4.0 GPA in 1982.

Professional Affiliations and Licensure
Mr. Robbins is admitted to practice law in Florida and Tennessee. His federal court admissions include the Southern District of Florida (with a perfect score of 100% on the bar exam in 1988), and the Middle District of Florida (1999). He is an active member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association since 1987, where he served as President of the North County Section from 1995–1996. Mr. Robbins is also a member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the Sevier County Bar Association, both since 2013.

Mediation Credentials and Experience 
Mr. Robbins has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator since 2007, and a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator since 2013. He is well-versed in resolving complex disputes involving business, commercial law, construction, real estate, and personal injury matters. His mediation style is defined by diligence, preparation, and creative problem-solving, which are rooted in decades of litigation and negotiation experience in both state and federal courts.

Legal Career and Litigation Background
Mr. Robbins tried his first jury trials for the Public Defender’s Office in Pinellas County, Florida in 1986. He began his private sector career in 1987 at DeSantis, Gaskill, et al., in North Palm Beach, Florida, focusing on commercial, real estate, and construction litigation. He served as lead counsel in an $18 million federal real estate case, successfully defeating government claims under D’Oench Duhme.

From 1998 to 2000, he practiced with Peterson, Bernard, et al., in West Palm Beach, handling high-level insurance defense and complex commercial litigation for and against major national companies such as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and MI/Schottenstein Homes, Inc.

Since 2000, Mr. Robbins has operated his own firm, Steven L. Robbins, P.A., in South Florida. His practice emphasizes litigation and mediation in business, construction, medical, and tort matters. He has served as chief litigation counsel for Allied Dunbar and Threadneedle Properties, both large companies in England, and led successful outcomes for other major corporations including United Technologies (Otis Elevator), GoldList Construction, Inc., Trizec, Kajima Corporation, Noble Management, Lodestar Towers, and Evolution Communications. PLEASE FIX THE SPACING WHILE MAINTAINING FULL JUSTIFICATION OF THE MARGINS

Mediation Philosophy and Approach
Mr. Robbins believes that settlement requires compromise, shaped by the experience, creativity, and persistence of the mediator, along with the willingness of the parties. His philosophy embraces the idea that “there’s more than one way to resolve a dispute,” and he works tirelessly to find solutions that align with each party’s interests. He strongly encourages the submission of confidential mediation statements, court pleadings, and other relevant materials in advance, to ensure a full understanding of the matter and thorough preparation.

Publications • Co-Author
“Florida’s New Collateral Source Rule: Watch Out,” The Florida Bar Journal, Volume LXIV, No. 11, p.25, December 1990.

Hourly Rates • Legal Representation
$600.00/hr. Mediation Services: $350.00/hr.