Robert Tyson

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Robert Tyson
Robert Tyson
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A native of Staten Island, New York, Bob Tyson is a Founding Partner of the firm and serves on the Executive Committee.

Mr. Tyson is a trial lawyer and author of the #1 best-selling, first book written for the defense to limit exposure at trial, Nuclear Verdicts: Defending Justice for All and its sequel, Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex – Break the Pattern. In his first groundbreaking book, Mr. Tyson sets forth the specific methods to beat plaintiffs’ lawyers and achieve justice. The book is the culmination of an over 30-year legal career, during which he has successfully tried a variety of cases involving complex products liability, commercial and general civil litigation, professional malpractice, environmental, and employment law – representing individuals, corporations, public entities, professionals, and many other different types of businesses. In the sequel, Mr. Tyson, alongside National Managing Partner Cayce Lynch, introduced The Apex℠, a defense method built on data gleaned from deep analysis of trial transcripts of 100 real Nuclear Verdicts®. The Apex℠ is a revolutionary new strategy which can be implemented at any phase of prelitigation or litigation.

Mr. Tyson is especially known for his groundbreaking work on Howell v. Hamilton Meats, a case he argued and won before the California Supreme Court. Howell has since been hailed as the most significant insurance decision to come down in over 40 years – altering the way California interprets the collateral source rule and impacting the damages a plaintiffs may recover. Mr. Tyson successfully argued an injured plaintiff may only recover the much lower amount that is paid for medical expenses, not the full medical bills, as past medical damages. This difference between what is billed versus paid saves insurance companies and defendants over $10 billion dollars every year. The victory earned Mr. Tyson the California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY) award from the California Bar Magazine, among other awards.

Mr. Tyson is the co-founder of Schaefer City Technologies, an innovative insurtech disruptor developing artificial intelligence products specifically to stop Nuclear Verdicts®. Schaefer City Technologies is answering the #1 question from thousands of insurance professionals: “How do I spot a Nuclear Verdict® on my desk before it happens?”

Mr. Tyson is the Co-Founder and serves as a Consultant for Apex Defense Consulting (ADC), where he helps defense attorneys, insurance professionals, and corporations stop Nuclear Verdicts® through data-driven education, collaboration, and consulting.

Mr. Tyson earned his B.S. in finance from Villanova University in 1986 and his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 1989. Prior to founding Tyson & Mendes in 2002, he practiced law at some of Southern California’s largest defense firms, including Edwards, White & Sooy and Booth, Mitchel & Strange. Mr. Tyson is on the Board of Trustees for Villanova University and also volunteers as a Board of Director for the homeless charity Lucky Duck Foundation.

In his off time, he enjoys beating partner Pat Mendes at golf and spending time with his three children, Faith, Mary, and Bobby, and wife Jenny. His mantra: Justice for All. As a modern-day poet once said: “You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo!”