Robert T. Naumes, Sr.

Practice areas

Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Transportation/Maritime

Focus areas

Admiralty & Maritime Law, Asbestos, Class Actions, Personal Injury – Plaintiff, Railroad Accident, Toxic Torts, Transportation Law, Wrongful Death

With over 35 years of experience, Robert T. Naumes, Sr. brings his wealth of expertise to the Naumes Law Group, where he serves clients nationwide in cases related to the Federal Employer’s Liability Act. From his Boston, Massachusetts office, he also handles personal injury cases encompassing a range of issues such as class action litigation, asbestos, mesothelioma, products liability, wrongful death, and whistleblower claims.

Mr. Naumes is widely acknowledged as a leading figure in his field and has garnered endorsements from all major railroad unions. In a notable case, he was part of a team that successfully held the tobacco industry accountable for Medicaid payments linked to tobacco-related diseases, resulting in an impressive $8 billion settlement. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the law enable him to devise exceptional legal strategies, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.

Due to his remarkable achievements, Mr. Naumes has earned an “Excellent” rating on Avvo and has been included in The National Trial Lawyers’ prestigious Top 100 list. He has also received the highest peer rating, AV Preeminent*, from Martindale-Hubbell.

After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at Boston College in 1975, Mr. Naumes graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School in 1978.

Today, Mr. Naumes is licensed to practice before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 1st and 2nd Circuits, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He is an active member of esteemed legal associations including the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. Furthermore, he has previously served as the president of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys.

• AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.