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Robert Michael Hanlon is a distinguished partner at Goldberg Segalla, LLP, located in Princeton, New Jersey. He is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor reserved for the top 1% of trial attorneys in each state, and serves on the National Board of Directors for the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Since 2010, Robert has been an integral part of ABOTA’s National Trial College at Harvard Law School, where he has not only taught trial advocacy but also held the esteemed position of Dean in 2014 and 2016. An accomplished trial attorney, Robert has successfully litigated over 30 cases to verdict across nine states, including high-stakes venues such as Los Angeles County, Cook County, Bronx County, and Philadelphia County. He is frequently engaged by self-insured manufacturers, trucking companies, and excess insurance providers to handle their most complex litigation. Robert's extensive trial experience equips him to navigate the emotional and technical challenges inherent in personal injury and transportation cases. Focusing on product liability, transportation, and catastrophic personal injury litigation, Robert is a member of the Product Liability Advisory Council. He represents a diverse array of clients, including manufacturers of automobiles, consumer products, and industrial equipment. His expertise extends to all facets of automobile design, with a proven track record in litigating cases involving defect allegations related to critical vehicle components such as roof structures, cruise control systems, and airbag systems. As an experienced transportation litigator and a member of the Truck Industry Defense Association, Robert serves as Regional Coordinating Counsel for a multinational trucking and logistics company, overseeing catastrophic personal injury cases throughout the eastern United States. He is often called to lead rapid response investigations following truck crashes, having authored the firm’s protocols for preserving evidence and prepared comprehensive resources on commercial motor vehicle documentation and federal regulations. His commitment to safety training and compliance is evident in his presentations on FMCSR compliance, truck accident investigations, and managing crash scenes, making him a trusted advisor in the field of transportation law.

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