Robert joined Oatley, Vigmond in 1997 and he became a partner in 2008. He restricts his practice to plaintiff personal injury matters including serious personal injury and death claims as well as accident benefits, disability and product liability claims.

Robert has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario, including the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal. Robert is a member of The Advocates' Society, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Simcoe County Law Association, and the American Association for Justice.

Robert has presented papers and was an invited speaker on issues concerning personal injury law, accident benefits, and commercial host liability. He has presented at conferences hosted by The Advocates' Society, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Law Society of Upper Canada, and Canadian Bar Association.