Robert Joseph Shilts

Robert Joseph Shilts: Attorney with Gazak Brown, P.S.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

As a Partner at Gazak Brown, P.S.C. (formerly Darby and Gazak, P.S.C.), Rob handles complex medical malpractice claims, correctional healthcare litigation, and a variety of complex civil litigation mattes in both state and federal court. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Rob moved to Louisville to attend Bellarmine University (then Bellarmine College). After graduating from Bellarmine magna cum laude, he was awarded an English-Speaking Union Scholarship at Exeter College in Oxford, England. Rob then taught high school at St. Francis High School in Louisville for two years before moving to Maryland to attend graduate school and law school.In law school, Rob worked full-time as a law clerk at Clark & Steinborn, P.C. while attending classes at night. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2005 and has been practicing in Kentucky since moving back to Louisville, in 2006. Rob is admitted to practice in the state of Kentucky, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He has been recognized as a Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2016 to the Present. Rob served on the Bellarmine University Alumni Board of Directors for six years, and was President from 2010 - 2011. He has also served as a Bellarmine University Alumni Ambassador and Career Consultant from 2009 to the Present.In his spare time, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys travel, outdoor activities, reading and of course, cheering on his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Correctional Healthcare Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bellarmine College, B.A., English, magna cum laude, 1998; English-speaking Union Scholarship at Exeter College in Oxford, England, 1998; University of Maryland, M.A., 2001
Law School Attended:
University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2005
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, Kentucky; 2006, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky; 2006, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky; 2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Memberships:
Kentucky Bar Association.
ISLN:
919784718
Hobbies & interests:
Travel, hiking and backpacking, and reading.

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.2/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/14/24 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/22/24 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/20/21 in Health Care

    Excellent Lawyer with a vast knowledge of his subject area. Also, very professional in his dealing with all participants in the matters that I have observed.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/06/21 in Health Care

    Rob is an exceptional attorney with great skill and and knowledge. He is liked and respected by lawyer and clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/06/21 in Medical Malpractice

    Rob is an exceptional attorney with great skill and and knowledge. He is liked and respected by lawyer and clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/06/21 in Health Care

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/08/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/01/11 in Civil Litigation

    I highly recommend Mr. Shilts for an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/01/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Had a jury trial last summer against Rob and his partner. Unfortunately, we lost having had a very difficult liability case. Rob did an excellent job and was a gentleman the entire time.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/31/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    Rob is a very strong young lawyer whom Ive been against in all aspects of our practice- motions, hearings, depositions and trial. A younger lawyer myself, I consider Rob worthy of Martindales highest rating.

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Contact Information:

502-885-5413  Phone

502-412-1004  Fax

www.gazakbrown.com

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