Robert Bleakley comes from a family of lawyers. After beginning his career as an associate attorney in one of Tampa’s most prestigious law firms, Bleakley joined a law firm owned by current partner, Chuck Bavol. In April 2000, Bleakley opened “The Bleakley Law Firm” as a solo practitioner mainly defending trucking companies in personal injury cases and defending workers’ compensation claims. Bleakley gradually added talented lawyers, new practice areas, new clients, and new partners to the growing firm. In January 2019 the firm became “Bleakley, Bavol, Denman & Grace”. BBDG has a statewide litigation practice. The firm also handles corporate, real estate, probate, estate, and guardianship transaction matters as well as litigation related to those areas.

Premises Liability
Trucking and Commercial Auto Claims
Employment Litigation
Workers Compensation Defense
Commercial Litigation

University of Michigan, B.A. (1988)
Thomas Cooley Law School, J.D., Cum Laude (1992)
Thomas Cooley Law Review Member

The Florida Bar; All Florida State Courts; United States District Court, Middle District of Florida; United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals; United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Advance Auto Parts
URW Westfield
True Blue, Inc.
Interstate Cleaning Corporation
OPIS Resources
Quality Distribution
Smithfield Foods
Little Caesars
Detroit Tigers
Florida Everblades
Orlando Solar Bears

North Tampa Young Life:
Board Member: 2014 – Present
Board Chair: 2014 – 2018

Carrollwood Day School:
Board of Trustees: 2015 – 2019

Idlewild Baptist Church
Member: 1993 – Present

Avila Golf & Country Club
Member: 2003 – Present