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Robert Rubenstein

Robert Rubenstein

Written by connect@rubensteinlaw.com on . Posted in Injury Lawyers.

About Me

I formed the personal injury firm Rubenstein Law in 1988 after beginning my career in large law firms where I handled corporate mergers and acquisitions as well as tax law. It was in this work that I acquired business and negotiation proficiency and learned the importance of a client-oriented practice. Since then Rubenstein Law has grown to a staff of over 300 employees with offices throughout Florida. Our clients’ success is proof we are worthy opponents to insurance companies and corporate giants. As we grow, I continue to work diligently with the attorney teams in each of our offices. Community involvement is a big priority for the firm and myself and we’ve supported a significant number of causes throughout the years. We take active roles in a variety of important local and national organizations including, but not limited to:

  • ACS (American Cancer Society)
  • Susan G. Komen Foundation (Fight Against Breast Cancer)
  • MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
  • Make a Wish Foundation
  • Kiwanis
  • Humane Society

When not serving the community or working, I enjoy playing chess. Prior to law school, I was the editor of Canada’s national chess magazine, Chess Canada.

Expertise

  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals in the Eleventh Circuit
  • Member of the American Association for Justice
  • Florida Justice Association, EAGLE Founder Member
  • Member of Million Dollar Advocates

Education and Accolades

Graduating at the top of my law class, I earned the following:

  • Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Law School in 1978
  • First in Bar Exam – June 1978 and gave valedictory speech for class
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Michigan – 1971
  • 2020 National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • AV-10 perfect rating by Avvo
  • Recognized as a Super Lawyer
  • Member, Legal Elite
  • Preeminent Lawyer Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded by the publication and determined by the confidential opinions of other lawyers
  • Academic excellence awards
    • Order of the Coif
    • Phi Kappa Phi

Nicole Armstrong

Nicole Armstrong

Written by connect@rubensteinlaw.com on . Posted in Injury Lawyers.

About

Nicole Armstrong is driven by a passion for holding defendants accountable for their actions, and making sure the firm’s clients get everything to which they are entitled. She strives to create a culture at Rubenstein Law that aligns with the firm’s core values of justice, excellence, and compassion.

Armstrong joined her father, Robert Rubenstein, at the firm in 2008. At that time, the firm had two offices and a reputation for exceptional results. Even before Armstrong became CEO, one of her top goals was to maintain this high level of excellence amid the firm’s rapid growth. Today, the firm has more than 20 offices in 5 states, and each one lives up to Rubenstein Law’s high standards.

In her daily work, Armstrong focuses on leadership development, big-picture as well as operational strategy, exploring new practice areas, and keeping the firm on the cutting edge of technology. She works closely with the firm’s c-suite executives on operations, marketing, technology, and finances.

When not in the office, Armstrong spends time outdoors with her family. She enjoys many different board sports, on land, sea, or snow. In her rare moments of quiet, she can be found indulging in a good fiction book.

Education and Accolades

  • Licensed to practice in the states of Florida and Washington
  • AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded by the publication. Martindale Hubbell ratings are determined by the confidential opinions of other lawyers
  • University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
    • Received the high honor of Order of the Coif
    • Member of the University of Miami Law Review
    • Dean’s Merit Scholar
    • Received the C.A.L.I Excellence for the Future Award for Financial Accounting for Lawyers
  • University of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts in English
    • Member of the Golden Key Honor Society
    • Volunteer math tutor at the Boulder County Jail to help with inmate rehabilitation and prepare them for their GED
Ninfa Rodriguez Schmidt

Ninfa Rodriguez Schmidt

Written by connect@rubensteinlaw.com on . Posted in Injury Lawyers.

About Me

I was born and raised in Miami, FL and received my Bachelors of Arts in Business from St. Thomas University. Before law school, I was a paralegal at Rubenstein Law for 12 years. I am an active volunteer in the Justice Teaching Program since 2006. A program designed by Chief Justice Lewis, which assigns lawyers to different schools to assist teachers in teaching our constitutional doctrines to students in Florida. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and working out. 

Expertise

Primary Practice Areas include:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Personal Injury
  • Negligence Claims
  • Member: Florida Bar and Dade Country Bar Association 

Education and Accolades

  • Juris Doctor degree at St. Thomas University School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from St. Thomas University
Anthony J. Soto

Anthony J. Soto

Written by connect@rubensteinlaw.com on . Posted in Injury Lawyers.

About

Tony Soto has been practicing law since 1989. Prior to becoming an attorney, he enjoyed a career in law enforcement with the Metro Dade Police Department. He held various positions such as uniform patrol, police detective, and training advisor with the Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice. He retired as a police sergeant to pursue a career in the legal field.

Tony has spent his entire legal career as a litigation attorney, handling a wide range of legal matters in the area of personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, wrongful death and premises liability. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict and has successfully obtained multiple million-dollar verdicts during his career.

Tony is board certified in civil trial and is recognized by the Florida Bar as an expert in civil trial matters. He achieved this distinction in 1998 and has maintained his board certification ever since. He has frequently lectured on matters involving civil trials.

Tony has served on the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association, and Florida Justice Association. He is currently a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and, because of his experience and reputation, is frequently called upon by the Courts to serve as guardian ad litem in cases involving minors.

In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and traveling. He and his wife of 45 years, Ginny, enjoy spending time with their two adult children at their summer home in North Carolina.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability