Robert J. Leoni

Robert J. Leoni is a Delaware trial lawyer and the founder of Shelsby & Leoni, P.A.,  with more than 34 years of courtroom experience. He represents people harmed by serious negligence, including complex personal injury law, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and severe injury matters. His work includes cases in Delaware State and Federal Courts, where he has tried multiple matters before juries. Clients turn to him for focused preparation, strong trial skills, and steady guidance during claims that affect health, income, and family stability.

Robert earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware. He then earned his J.D. from Widener University School of Law. After law school, he served as a law clerk on the Delaware Superior Court, gaining early court experience before building his trial practice. He was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1990, showing a long legal career focused on trial work and injury law. His professional memberships include the American Bar Association, Delaware Bar Association, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association of Justice. These roles reflect continued involvement in legal practice, advocacy, and professional standards for client service.

Robert focuses his law career on helping injured people seek justice after preventable harm. His practice covers complex personal injury cases, medical malpractice claims, wrongful death actions, and severe injury cases caused by negligence. He also handles trial litigation in Delaware State and Federal Courts. His work requires clear case analysis, careful preparation, and the ability to explain difficult facts to judges and juries in a way that supports fair results.

Robert J. Leoni helps people during some of the hardest times in their lives. Many clients face pain, medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty after an accident or medical error. He works to hold negligent parties accountable and pursue compensation that can support recovery. His service as a trustee of the Delaware Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, appointed by the Justices of the Delaware Supreme Court, also reflects trust in his professional judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Shelsby & Leoni, P.A.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Delaware Bar Association
• Member, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association of Justice

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Widener University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Delaware
  Undergraduate

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