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Phone: Address: 267 Minorca Avenue Suite 300, 33134 Coordinates: 25.753868,-80.260244 Education: University of Florida, B.A. in Political Science, Gainesville, FL, 1960 Achievements: America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators The National Audubon Society, Environmentalist of the Year Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers and “Best Law Firms” rankings, 2008-2022 National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10 America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; The National Audubon Society, Environmentalist of the Year Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers and “Best Law Firms” rankings, 2008-2022 National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10 America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, American Board of Trial Advocates U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers and “Best Law Firms” rankings, 2008-2022 National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10 America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers and “Best Law Firms” rankings, 2008-2022 National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10 America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; National Aviation Trial Lawyers Top 10 America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; South Florida Legal Guide “Top Lawyer”, 2003 to Present Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Lawdragon Top 3000, 2010-11 Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Florida Super Lawyers, 2005 to Present Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Trial Attorney of the Year Award (2017), given to a candidate who has had a distinguished career and a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Best Lawyers of America, 1983 to Present The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; The Southern Trial Lawyers Association “War Horse Award (2011),” its highest honor for extraordinary contributions to the cause of justice. The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; The Florida Justice Association’s “Perry Nichols Award (2012),” given annually to a Floridian who has fought with distinction for justice throughout his life. History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; History Miami’s 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society’s “Legal Legends Award (2015),” which recognizes members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the law, legal system or the administration of justice for at least 25 years or more. International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Distinguished Fellow designation (2017), which has only occurred on ten occasions since the founding of the academy, the honorary association of elite trial attorneys. Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, Florida Bar Foundation Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Miami-Dade County Law Library Award, 2019 Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, Roscoe Pound Foundation Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Lifetime member, American Law Institute Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, American Bar Foundation Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, American Trial Lawyers Association Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Fellow, International Society of Barristers Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017; Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2017 Bio: An of counsel at Garay Law in Coral Gables, Florida, Robert L. Parks utilizes his 60-plus years of experience on behalf of his clients, working relentlessly to get them the relief and respite they deserve for the pain and suffering they have had to endure due to no fault of their own. He is well-equipped to take on personal injury cases nationwide involving aviation accidents, products liability, mass torts and offshore injury litigation, as well as wrongful death. Mr. Parks completed his undergraduate studies in 1960, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Florida. He went on to attend the Georgetown University Law Center and received his Juris Doctor in 1963, as well as his license to practice law in Florida the following year. During his time in law school, he was a member of the Georgetown Law Journal and chairman of the Barristers’ Council in appellate advocacy, further honing his legal talents that proved fruitful in all the cases he has handled. A stalwart advocate for his clients, Mr. Parks has maintained consistency in his judicious advocacy in every case he takes on, emphasizing personalized attention, meticulous focus and a deep desire to see his clients free of their legal turmoil. For his many contributions, he has been recognized by myriad prestigious legal organizations, including: The International Academy of Trial Lawyers – Distinguished Fellow The Florida Justice Association – Recipient of the Perry Nichols Award The South Florida Legal Guide – Top Lawyers America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators The Best Lawyers in America since 1983 Within his legal community, Mr. Parks has held important roles in many legal organizations such as the president of the Dade County Bar Association, a member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, a senior fellow at the Litigation Counsel of America and a past chairman of the Aviation Law Committee at the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is currently a member of the American Association for Justice, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Law Institute (lifetime member), the Funding Florida Legal Aid and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators, among many others.