Robert I. Chaskes

Robert I. Chaskes


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2013

West Palm Beach, Florida

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

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Robert Chaskes is an esteemed trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including jury and bench trials in state and federal courts across the United States. Among other matters, Mr. Chaskes has defended numerous class actions and has tried cases involving securities fraud claims, trademark disputes, trade secrets, non-compete and other restrictive covenants, insurance coverage disputes, lender-liability claims, and shareholder disputes.

Mr. Chaskes has substantial experience in a number of business sectors, including banking and financial institutions, leisure and hospitality, healthcare, computer and internet technology, real estate, and aviation.

Prior to joining Akerman, Mr. Chaskes was Senior Counsel for Complex Litigation at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where he represented the FDIC and RTC in actions that recovered more than $1 billion from various parties involved in the collapse of the junk bond markets. He now serves as co-chair of Akerman’s Distressed Property Practice, which represents lenders in commercial foreclosures, loan workouts, and related matters.

Numerous publications recognize Mr. Chaskes for his formidable litigation and trial work, including The Best Lawyers in America, South Florida Legal Guide, and Florida Trend.

Locations
  • West Tower, Suite 1100
    777 South Flager Drive
    West Palm Beach, FL 33401
  • Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 1100
    98 Southeast Seventh Street
    Miami, FL 33131
Education
  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Michigan State University, BA, with high honors, graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia, District of Columbia State Bar
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • The District of Columbia Bar - Member
  • The Florida Bar - Member
  • The Maryland Bar - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Akerman LLP
West Palm Beach, Florida

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
  • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2008, 2013, 2015, Listed for Commercial Litigation
  • Super Lawyers Magazine 2013-2016, Listed in Florida for Business Litigation
  • South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2014-2017, Listed for Corporate and Business Litigation, Class Action - Defense
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Securities

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