Robert P. Landau

Robert P. Landau

Law Offices of Robert P. Landau • Providence, RI
InsuranceGeneral PracticeHealthcarePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(401) 414-0993
Address
10 Weybosset St Ste 800, Providence, RI, 02903-2825, US

Professional

About

Bob was the co-leader of the firm’s Healthcare Group from 2012 through 2016. Bob was selected for inclusion on the 2016, 2015 and 2012 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list. He is a seasoned litigator who focuses his practice on defending hospitals, physicians, nurses, dentists, social workers, psychologists and other health care providers in malpractice lawsuits and disciplinary proceedings. He has successfully represented clients in the state and federal courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Bob has had numerous jury trials with a significant number of defense verdicts. In addition to trying cases to juries, Bob handles any appellate issues that arise from his matters. He has appeared regularly before the Rhode Island Supreme Court and has a number of reported decisions. In those instances where a trial is not the best course of action, Bob has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution. His presentations to mediators and arbitrators help clients resolve cases on favorable terms. In addition to health care matters, Bob represents clients in general insurance defense litigation and has had significant commercial litigation experience.

About Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys handle disputes between policyholders and insurance companies. They fight for fair claim settlements and represent clients in bad faith cases. Common matters include denied claims, bad faith insurance, coverage disputes, policy interpretation.

Credentials

Education
1983 Boston University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Duke University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2017 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Speaking
2017 Westerly Hospital Advance Directives & Opioid Management 2017 Seminar for Practicing Mental Health Providers, Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel Rhode Island Mental Health & the Law 2017 2017 Care New England, Kent Hospital When Medicine and Religion Collide: Treating Jehovah’s Witness Patients 2016 Providence Hilton Hotel, Seminar for Practicing Mental Health Providers Rhode Island Mental Health & the Law 2016 2016 Care Transformation Collaborative-Rhode Island Seminar Addressing Confidentiality and Disclosure Issues: Behavioral Health Professionals in Primary Care
Updated: Mar 08, 2026