Robert A. Bilott

Robert A. Bilott is an environmental attorney with more than 35 years of experience in litigation, regulatory compliance, permitting, and business-related environmental matters. His work includes PFAS contamination, class actions, mass torts, product liability, and environmental regulatory issues. He helps clients address complex claims involving federal, state, and local laws, guiding them through hearings, negotiations, trials, and multi-party disputes with careful strategy, strong advocacy, and practical legal judgment.

Robert received his undergraduate degree from New College. He earned a J.D., cum laude, from The Ohio State University College of Law, where he served as managing editor of the Law Journal. He has also received Honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from New College of Florida and Thomas More University. He received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from The Ohio State University’s Environmental Science Graduate Program for his environmental work.

Robert has built a respected legal career by handling major environmental cases involving PFAS, including PFOA and PFOS contamination. His work has helped clients affected by harmful chemical exposure seek accountability, medical monitoring, and financial recovery. He has taken leadership roles in class action, personal injury, and multi-district litigation. His experience also includes corporate transactions, real estate matters, permits, administrative hearings, and complex compliance issues related to environmental responsibility and accountability.

Robert A. Bilott helps people and organizations confront serious environmental harm with informed, persistent legal support. He has secured significant results for clients affected by PFAS contamination and has shared his knowledge through lectures, testimony, books, and public education. Robert’s work helps communities understand chemical risks and pursue justice. Through careful preparation and determined advocacy, he supports clients facing high-stakes environmental litigation and regulatory challenges with lasting impact and resolve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
• Fellow, American College of Environmental Lawyers
• Member, Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL)
• Former Chair, Cincinnati Bar Association, Environmental Law Committee
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Kentucky

Education

• The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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