Bio
Robert E. Heyman was born in Providence, Rhode Island and grew up in the beautiful town of Barrington. He graduated from Barrington High School in 1974 where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Following high school graduation, Bob attended Northfield-Mt. Hermon Academy in Northfield, Massachusetts and thereafter attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. While at Eckerd College, he played varsity baseball and was a pitcher on the 1977 team which reached the finals of the Division II College World Series. He graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. After graduation, he attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he participated as a member of the State Moot Court team.
Following his law school graduation in 1982, Bob served for 15 years as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Pinellas County. While serving as a prosecutor, he assumed a variety of supervisory positions which culminated in his serving as a Felony Division Director from 1992 until he left the office in 1997. During his career as a prosecutor, Bob tried over 100 jury trials, including 25 first degree murder trials as well as cases of bank robbery, drug trafficking, manslaughter, and sexual battery.
In 1997, Bob joined the Clearwater firm of Tew, Zinober, Barnes, Zimmet & Unice, PA, where he began to concentrate his practice in the fields of insurance defense and plaintiffs personal injury cases. In 2002, he became a shareholder in the firm of Zimmet, Unice, Salzman & Heyman, PA, where he narrowed his practice to plaintiffs personal injury and criminal defense cases. In 2008, Bob established The Heyman Law Firm in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida where he continues to focus his practice on plaintiffs personal injury and criminal trial law.
Bob has been awarded an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has appeared as a legal commentator on Court TV and on the MSNBC “Internight” program. In 2012, Bob was named one of Florida's “Top 100″ Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is a member of the Florida Bar (Trial Lawyers Section), the St. Petersburg Bar Association, The Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, the Florida Justice Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Bob and his wife, Lorrie, live in St Petersburg. After attending Shorecrest Preparatory School, their two daughters reside in Brooklyn, New York. Bob's hobbies include tennis, golf, and music.
Education
- B.A. 1979 – Eckerd College, St Petersburg, Florida
- J.D. 1982 – Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida
Bar Admissions
- Florida Bar 1983-present
Affiliations
- Florida Bar Association
- St. Petersburg Bar Association
- Florida Justice Association
- Pinellas County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
Awards
Recent Blog Posts
PIP Deductibles and UM/UIM Rejection : Two Mistakes Florida Drivers Should Avoid
Bill Cosby Decision Explained
Governor DeSantis Throws Curveball At Florida Legislature : Vetos No-Fault Insurance Repeal Bill
Florida's Brave New World: PIP Law Repealed
DUI Diversion Program: A New Day in Pinellas/ Pasco Counties
Recommendations
- " Always there when I need him. Goes over and above the call of duty. I feel confident that the advice given to me is always on target. Top shelf." St. Petersburg, FL
- " Reached a fair and just outcome to a trip and fall injury without going to trial. Very pleased with the whole process." Clearwater
- "Mr. Heyman was on point when I acquired his services after my accident. He and his office staff led me through the process in an organized and kind manner so I could focus on getting my life back to normal. I am so thankful that he was there for me and my family. Highly recommended! Gracias, Bob...
- Awesome lawyer! I have been using him for several years now and I'm very happy. Categories: Personal Injury
- "Excellent attorney and advocate." St. Petersburg, FL
- Atty Robert Heyman is a straight forward attorney, that will give you the best outcome for your case. I am very satisfied with his work, my case outcome, and am happy to say that I count on him as someone I like to remember around the holiday season! Categories: Criminal Defense
- Thank you! I highly recommend Bob Hayman. He assisted my husband a year ago. I appreciate his immediate response and willingness to listen. He stayed on top of things and got the job done within a timely manner. Thank you! Categories: Personal Injury
- Robert Heyman has been our attorney for 10 years every time his advice and expertise has been spot on. He has also represented several of our employees always with great results. Thank you Bob. Categories: Personal Injury
- Kept me out of prison! I love him. Categories: Criminal Defense