Robert H. Traurig (June 9, 1925[1] – July 17, 2018)[2] was an American lawyer and businessman who was one of three founders of the Greenberg Traurig, a law and lobbying firm in 1967.[3] The firm grew throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries to become one of the largest law firms in the United States.

Robert H. Traurig
Born(1925-06-09)June 9, 1925
DiedJuly 17, 2018(2018-07-17) (aged 93)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Miami
University of Miami School of Law
Known forFounder of Greenberg Traurig

Early life and education

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He received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.[3] At the University of Miami, he was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest award bestowed by the university.

Career

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In 1967, Traurig co-founded Greenberg Traurig, a law and lobbying firm, initially based exclusively in Miami, which has grown to include approximately 2,650 attorneys and former government professionals in 42 offices across the world. as of 2022, Greenberg Taurig is the ninth-largest law firm in the nation.

References

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  1. ^ The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Volume 6. Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated. 2000. ISBN 9781561603763.
  2. ^ "Greenberg Traurig Co-Founder, Legal Titan Robert H. Traurig, Has Died". Daily Business Review. 17 July 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Traurig Honored by Colleagues at Biltmore Banquet". Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
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