Bob Fitzsimmons is a Florida Supreme Court Certified mediator and Florida Bar Certified construction lawyer with vast experience in complex state, federal and multidistrict litigation.
Bob has recently changed the nature of his practice to serve as a mediator in multiparty litigation. His practice had primarily focused on multiparty construction defect litigation around the State of Florida.
Bob also serves as national counsel for Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, Tim Hortons Donuts and Firehouse Subs.
Bob has extensive involvement in his community, serving as board member and chair of the Sports Council of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, board member and past president of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, the Coconut Grove Civic Club and the Coconut Grove Park Homeowners’ Association and was a founding member of the Coconut Grove Village Council.
Bob is a frequent speaker on legal and civic issues, locally, nationally and internationally.
Certifications
•Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator by Florida Supreme Court
•Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar
Articles & Presentations
•Moderator, 'Notre Dame and Beyond: Reviewing Recent Construction Catastrophes to Discuss the Appropriate Response and Defense,' International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), February 2020
•Co-Author, 'No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation,' Construction Executive, May 2019
Awards & Honors
•David Wilson Award, DRI Construction Law Committee, April 2026
Bob's News and Insights
06.05.2024
Firm News
Bob Fitzsimmons Elected to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce that Miami Partner Bob Fitzsimmons...
05.01.2019
Construction
No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation
Reposted from constructionexec.com, May 1, 2019, a publication of Associated...
08.27.2018
Firm News
Bob Fitzsimmons Addresses Ethical Considerations in a Complicated Defense
Construction industry owners, contractors and industry professionals gathered for the...
02.08.2018
Firm News
Bob Fitzsimmons Speaks with Miami Today about Business Growth in Coconut Grove
In the article, “Chamber a Key Player as Coconut Grove...
09.13.2016
Beyond the Bio
Miami Partner Bob Fitzsimmons Chairs Hall of Champions Induction Ceremony
Business and community leaders honored South Florida’s outstanding professional athletes...
01.15.2016
Firm News
Rumberger Attorney Bob Fitzsimmons Invited to Join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce that Bob Fitzsimmons has been...
09.03.2015
Firm News
Rumberger Attorney Robert Fitzsimmons Elected To Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
ORLANDO - September 3, 2015 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...
09.10.2014
Firm News
Bob Fitzsimmons to Speak at DRI Seminar on Construction Law
RK Partner, Bob Fitzsimmons will be co-speaking with Judge Fallon,...
05.30.2014
Beyond the Bio
Whether in the Office or at Home, Bob Fitzsimmons Considers his View to be From Paradise
Bob Fitzsimmons represents general contractors, developers and subcontractors in large,...
