Mr. Robert Lewis Fellows
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Robert L. Fellows | New City Personal Injury Lawyer
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About Robert
Widely regarded as one of the region’s most successful plaintiff’s attorneys, Rob Fellows is the firm’s managing partner. Rob brings more than 40 years of experience and legal skill to the courtroom and to his clients, where his reputation for meticulous attention to detail, relentless preparation, and aggressive advocacy has gained him the respect of colleagues, judges, and adversaries alike.
"It’s a people’s endeavor. My greatest satisfaction is being a voice for my clients and getting a result that will have a real impact on people’s lives. In this area of law, you can make a real difference."
Taking the Time to Get to Know You
Rob believes that the firm’s strong connections with its clients are a major factor in its success. He says, “We take the time to get to know our clients as people, beyond the facts of their cases. We learn as much as possible about how being seriously injured has affected them and their family, not just physically but also emotionally. Since our focus is on getting our clients the maximum recovery, we need to understand the impact on the whole person.”
Clients tell us, “You’re not a typical lawyer, because you take the time to speak with me.” Rob’s clients know they really matter to him. When not practicing law, Rob can often be found in local clubs playing the Blues harmonica, jamming with other musicians, or playing in his band “Cee Songbird and The Sound Travelers” performing in New York City and the Hudson Valley. He is an avid cyclist and has also studied acting in Manhattan, appearing both in community theatre and film.
"It’s a people’s endeavor. My greatest satisfaction is being a voice for my clients and getting a result that will have a real impact on people’s lives. In this area of law, you can make a real difference."
Taking the Time to Get to Know You
Rob believes that the firm’s strong connections with its clients are a major factor in its success. He says, “We take the time to get to know our clients as people, beyond the facts of their cases. We learn as much as possible about how being seriously injured has affected them and their family, not just physically but also emotionally. Since our focus is on getting our clients the maximum recovery, we need to understand the impact on the whole person.”
Clients tell us, “You’re not a typical lawyer, because you take the time to speak with me.” Rob’s clients know they really matter to him. When not practicing law, Rob can often be found in local clubs playing the Blues harmonica, jamming with other musicians, or playing in his band “Cee Songbird and The Sound Travelers” performing in New York City and the Hudson Valley. He is an avid cyclist and has also studied acting in Manhattan, appearing both in community theatre and film.
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Experience
Managing Partner
Fellows Hymowitz, PC
Present
New City, NY
Admission
New York
1976
Education
Hofstra University
Bachelors (Political Science)
1972
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Admitted: New York State, U.S. District Courts, (Southern and Eastern Districts of New York) and U.S. Supreme Court
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New York Metropolitan Area Super Lawyer2013-2020
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New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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American Association for Justice
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Rockland County Bar Association | Vice-President Serving on Board of Directors | Grievance and Judicial Screening Committees
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Rockland County Women's Bar Association
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Westchester County Bar Association
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Brandeis Law Society
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Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
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Philanthropist of the Year Rockland Development Council2019
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Board President Rockland Center for the Arts2009-2016
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Honoree | Rockland Center for the Arts
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Honoree | United Hospice of Rockland
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Board of Directors Rockland Community Foundation2011-2019
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Visual Quality Panel | Mario Cuomo Bridge
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Board of Directors | Rockland Conservatory of Music
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Board of Directors | Giulio Gari Foundation
Honors / Awards
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Outstanding Service Award – Rockland Center for the Arts
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Certificate of Appreciation- “Haven” (Haitian American Voters & Entrepreneurs Network)
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Certificate of Appreciation - Rockland County Executive
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Certificate of Appreciation, Rockland YM-YWHA, Outstanding Volunteer Service
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Certificates of Merit- New York State Assembly
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Certificate of Merit- Town of Ramapo
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Certificate of Recognition, Rockland County Bar Pro Bono Program, Legal Services to the Poor
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Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
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Certificate of Thanks- U.J.A.-Federation of Rockland County
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Certificate of Achievement – County of Rockland
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Certificate of Recognition – Rockland County Executive
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Certificate of Merit – Town of Clarkstown
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Distinguished Service Award- Rockland County Clerk
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Award of Recognition - Rockland County Executive
Notable Work
Cases
$2,885,000 Medical Malpractice
Our client, in her late 30’s, had undergone surgery for the relief of back pain. The surgeon damaged a bundle of nerves, unnecessarily taking a biopsy in the mistaken belief that she may have had a tumor. After the operation, the patient developed Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy with chronic pain and deteriorating use of her leg. She underwent a below the knee amputation. She has resumed a relatively normal life with a prosthesis. After a long and protracted defense, the case settled before opening statements.
$2,175,000 – Failure to Timely Diagnose
Failure to Timely Diagnose and Treat a Child’s Brain Tumor. This tragic matter involved the alleged failure to order an MRI of the brain made worse by miscommunication between a pediatrician and pediatric neurologist resulting in an eight-month delay in diagnosing a 5-year-old’s brain tumor. Unfortunately, after two surgeries to remove the tumor, it reoccurred and eventually took the life 5 years later of this brave and beautiful child. We never gave up, persisting even after defense cancer experts and the child’s brain surgeon informed that even with a prompt diagnosis the tumor was a rare one and may have reoccurred whether or not there was a timely diagnosis.
$8,365,000 Municipal Liability
During a recent winter, a 17 year old female student was a passenger in a motor vehicle traveling on the north side of the Van Wyck expressway in Queens, New York. The driver of the vehicle skidded on ice, drove up an underpass and the unrestrained female passenger was ejected. She suffered permanent partial paralysis due to a fracture in the vertebrae in her neck. She also suffered a fractured skull and pelvis and a punctured lung. It was alleged that the ice condition was long standing in nature and ignored by both the City and State of New York for many years. The record breaking settlement came during the second week of jury selection.
Publications
New York Law Journal Navigating the Waters in the Wake of 'Rodriguez'
2018
Additional Info
Fellows Hymowitz, PC Highlights
Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Malpractice, Wrongful Death
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