Practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2005
Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026 Call today:
813-606-5050
Robert Sparks Attorneys
201 E. Kennedy BlvdSuite 1400
Tampa, FL 33602 Visit website
Robert Sparks and trial partner, Chris Codling, obtained the largest jury verdict in a pedestrian injury case in Hillsborough County history – an award of $30 million which was recognized as one of the largest verdicts in America in 2017. This record-setting verdict came on the heels of various other million dollar litigation and settlements, marking Robert as one of the youngest top trial attorneys in the nation to obtain such an accomplishment.
Millions Recovered for the Injured in Florida
As the lead trial attorney for the personal injury division, Robert has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients for cases involving wrongful death, negligence, medical malpractice, truck and auto accidents, insurance disputes, and commercial litigation. Robert also leads a team of family law attorneys and staff in the litigation of all facets of matrimonial and family law cases, including the representation of celebrities, athletes, business leaders, and other local community leaders.
In response to his successful litigation practices, Robert is recognized among the top 1% of attorneys in the country by the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is included on the lists of Super Lawyers, The National Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Expertise’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa, Lawyers of Distinction and 10 Best Personal Injury Attorney by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.
Under Rob’s leadership, his team of personal injury trial attorneys has received recognition for Top Verdicts & Settlements by The National Law Journal (#62 Ming v. Gerelco Traffic Controls), Top Verdict’s Number 1 Verdicts in Florida (Brain Injury), Number 2 Verdicts in Florida (Pedestrian Accident), Top 20 Verdicts in Florida (#11), Top 10 Car Accident Verdicts in Florida, Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida, and Top 10 Brain Injury Verdicts in Florida.
Robert consistently represents clients against insurance companies that wrongfully deny or underpay insurance claims. He works tirelessly for his clients and has been successful in helping families and businesses recover against the insurance giants who would have otherwise denied or refused to take responsibility for their actions. As a result of this track record, Robert is acknowledged as one of the best up and coming trial lawyers.
A Tampa native, Robert attended King High School and then Saint Leo University on a baseball scholarship. Following his collegiate career, Robert graduated from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center where he was honored for trial advocacy. Robert is licensed to practice in Florida, the Supreme Court of Florida, and the Federal Middle District Court of Florida.
He and his wife Dana, along with their children, reside in the Tampa Bay area and are involved in various civic and athletic organizations as sponsors and donors, as well as their local church.
Education
- J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center – Graduate School
- Bachelors, Saint Leo University – University
- High School, King High School – High School
Awards & Accolades
- Super Lawyers® – 2016-2025
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®
- #1 Verdict in Florida (largest brain injury verdict in Florida)
- Selected to the list of 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIPIA) in Florida – 2019
- Moot Court Honor Society; Honored for Academic and Trial Advocacy
- Best Personal Injury Attorney by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.
Memberships
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers To 40 Under 40
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Expertise’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa
- Florida Bar Association
- Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
- Hillsborough County Family Law Executive Counsel
- Hillsborough County Bar Association; Family Law and Criminal Sections
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Florida
- State Courts of Florida
- Federal Middle District Court of Florida
Practice areas
Family Law, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Brain Injury, Child Support, Construction Accident, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Family Law
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2005, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.getserious.com/attorney-profiles/robert-d-sparks...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Supreme Court of Florida
- Florida Bar Association
- Federal Middle District Court of Florida
- Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law and Criminal Sections
- Hillsborough County Family Law Executive Counsel
- State Courts of Florida
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In December 2017, Givens Givens Sparks personal injury attorneys, Christopher Codling and Robert Sparks, were awarded a $30 million verdict by a Tampa jury on behalf of their client, Stephanie Ming, who suffered permanent and debilitating brain damage after she was hit by a vehicle while walking on the side of the road in 2011. The victim was walking on Christmas Eve when the side passenger mirror of a commercial pick-up truck struck Ms. Ming in the back of the head at a speed of approximately 48 miles per hour. The victim was hospitalized and treated for a head injury, including seven staples at Tampa General Hospital. Following the incident, Ms. Ming began to exhibit symptoms associated with a traumatic brain injury, including memory loss, confusion, and other cognitive issues associated with head trauma. The driver of the truck was a superintendent for Gerelco Traffic Controls, Inc., an engineering and construction company based out of Port. St. Lucie, Florida. Leading up to the trial, Gerelco Traffic Controls, Inc. denied any liability associated with the incident and also denied that the victim had suffered any permanent injuries or damages. “The pure negligence and disregard for their wrong doing and the impact it had on our client’s life was troubling on multiple levels,” said Christopher Codling, lead counsel for the case. “Not only the driver, but also the company that was ultimately accountable for the use and/or misuse of their commercial vehicles, circumvented any responsibility in this matter.” After a five-day jury trial in Hillsborough County where the defendant (Gerelco Traffic Controls, Inc.) ultimately accepted fault for the incident but continued to deny the victim had suffered any permanent injuries, a six-person jury awarded Ms. Ming a $30 million verdict for injuries and damages sustained, including past and future medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, as well as the impact on her past and future quality of life., 2017
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Educational Background
- King High School- High School
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center- Graduate School
- Saint Leo University — Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Honors
- The National Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Expertise’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa
- Top Verdict's Number 1 Verdicts in Florida (Brain Injury)
- Top 10 Car Accident Verdicts in Florida
- Honored for Academic and Trial Advocacy, Moot Court Honor Society
- 2016-2019, Super Lawyers
- The National Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Number 2 Verdicts in Florida (Pedestrian Accident)
- Top 10 Brain Injury Verdicts in Florida
- Million Dollar Advocate
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- Top Verdicts & Settlements by The National Law Journal (#62 Ming v. Gerelco Traffic Controls)
- Top 20 Verdicts in Florida (#11)
- Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida
Office location for Robert D. Sparks
201 E. Kennedy Blvd
Suite 1400
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-606-5050
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2026
