Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Auto dealership attorney Robert Sickles rejoins Broad and Cassel, (Jul 21, 2015)

Automobile dealership attorney Robert "Rob" Sickles has joined the Tampa office of Broad and Cassel as a managing partner. He returns to the firm after six years as a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Tampa, according to a recent announcement.

A frequent presenter at auto industry events and author of numerous articles on various dealership issues, Sickles has substantial experience representing clients in consumer finance-related litigation. This includes the representation of clients in all aspects of the automotive industry, having served as counsel for more than 250 licensed motor vehicle dealerships throughout Florida. He has recently expanded his automotive representation into Georgia and Ohio and currently serves as outside general counsel to a number of franchise and independent auto dealers as well as the Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association (FIADA). Additionally, Sickles is well known for his diverse and extensive class action defense and complex litigation practice.

He will manage the day-to-day operations of the Tampa office and be a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. From 2000 to 2009, Sickles played an integral role in growing Broad and Cassel’s automotive industry team, quickly rising to achieve partnership and serving as the team’s co-chair at one point.

A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College (B.A., Economics) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D.), Sickles is a member of the state bars of Florida, Georgia, and Ohio.

Broad and Cassel offers full-service legal representation for individuals, public entities, and private enterprises—from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1946, the firm has nine offices throughout Florida.

Attorneys: Robert Sickles (Broad and Cassel)

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