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About Robert
Robert came to MyPhillyLawyer after working for the Philadelphia Bar Association, where he provided lawyer referral and intake services for clients. He worked for Pepper Hamilton LLP from 1998 to 2004 as an associate and also formerly practiced law as a litigation attorney with Philadelphia’s Langsam Stevens & Silver LLP.
One of his passions as an attorney is helping to bring quality legal services to under-served communities, which is also one of his key goals as an attorney with MyPhillyLawyer.
Robert believes in serving clients by providing vigorous, passionate and talented legal services in a wide variety of personal injury practices.
Bringing quality legal services to under-served communities
Attorney Robert S. Nix has been practicing law for more than two decades in the Philadelphia area.
He worked with MyPhillyLawyer as a law clerk in 1995 when he was a first-year law student at the Temple University School of Law and returned after graduating and gaining valuable additional experience. During his 15-year hiatus, he accomplished much as an attorney.
While in law school, he was an extern law clerk to the Hon. Dolores K. Sloviter, who served at the time as the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. After graduation he clerked for Federal Judge Clifford Scott Green of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. At Temple, he served on the Law Review.
Nix also worked for the Philadelphia Bar Association, where he provided lawyer referral and intake services for clients. He worked for Pepper Hamilton LLP from 1998 to 2004 as an associate.
In addition, Nix teaches political science at Manor College in Jenkintown.
Wherever he has been practicing, it’s his clients who have been the beneficiaries of his hard work.
One of his passions as an attorney is helping to bring quality legal services to under-served communities, which is also one of his key goals as an attorney with MyPhillyLawyer.
Community outreach and government relations
Nix also is very involved in local politics and government relations, including helping in numerous coalition outreach efforts and advising candidates on outreach in the Hispanic community. He has been a lobbyist and advocate for the Hispanic community of Pennsylvania on issues such as education and immigration reform. In 2008, he was a candidate for the Pennsylvania State Senate.
He is fluent in Spanish and is a longtime board member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, where he is chairman of the government relations committee.
Nix has been active in his community as well, including serving on the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission for 11 years. He also serves as a Judge of Elections in the 63rd Ward, 1st Division in Philadelphia and has served on the Board of the Catholic Social Services for the Philadelphia Archdiocese and as a mentor with Philadelphia Futures.
He has also served on the FBI Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee as a liaison between law enforcement and minority communities, as a member of the City Commissioner’s Limited English Proficiency Voter Education Advisory Group and on the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Committee to Promote Fairness in the Philadelphia Legal System.
Nix has also been a frequent guest TV commentator and speaker on issues such as leadership, immigration reform, education, environmental law, police-community relations, and local government and politics. He has been a contributing op-ed columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Allentown Morning Call, Harrisburg Patriot-News, and Al Día newspapers.
A native of Laredo, Texas, Nix moved with his family to western Pennsylvania when he was 10 years old, but has never forgotten his Texas roots.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Texas Christian University in 1986 and a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral science from the University of Maryland in 1994.
Nix, who is married and has three daughters, lives in Philadelphia. He enjoys playing competitive men’s tennis.
Education & Associations
EDUCATION:
Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, J.D. cum laude – 1997
Law Review: Temple Law Review, Associate Research Editor
University of Maryland University College, B.S. – 1994
Texas Christian University, B.S. – 1986
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Member
- Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, Board Member
- Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, Chairman, Government Liaison Committee
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
PRO BONO
- Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission
- Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate, 3rd District
- Catholic Social Services, Board Member, 2003 – 2007
- Judge of Elections, Philadelphia 63rd Ward, 1st Division
- D.A.’s Office Youth Aid Panels, 25th Police District, 1999 – 2003
Honors
HONORS AND AWARDS
Named one of region’s “Top Newsmakers of 2008” by Al Día Newspaper, 2008
Keynote Speaker, Manor College Commencement Exercises, 2008
Named one of “Delaware Valley’s Most Influential Latinos”, 2006
Listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Edition, 2005
LANGUAGES
English (Primary)
Spanish (Primary)
Practice Areas
Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
Product Liability
Mass Torts
Civil Rights
Government Relations
BAR ADMISSIONS:
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
LITIGATION PERCENTAGE:
85% of Practice Devoted
to Litigation
From our clients
I have had a great experience at MyPhillyLawyer.
They all have shown care, respect and consideration throughout, from the front desk to the back conference room. The efforts of Dean to ensure I would get a fair settlement was second to none. I would truly recommend Dean Weitzman and staff to friends and family.
- Gregory G.
I highly recommend Dean Weitzman.
He was empathetic and listened carefully to the impact the accident had upon my physical and mental health. I believe he negotiated the very best settlement he could have gotten.
- Christina Robertson
My experience with MyPhilly lawyer has been wonderful.
There is nothing better than feeling like the team is on your side. The staff has always taken my calls, no matter what time. I can honestly say I’m extremely grateful for MyPhillyLawyer.
- Corynna Martin
Exceeded my expectations!
Lawyers and staff members were a pleasure to interact with. My case seemed hopeless. I was injured in an accident where the other driver was underinsured. The firm went over and a above make sure I was compensated for my injuries.
- Linda Elkins
I put my trust in this team and they have delivered.
My experience with this firm has been amazing. I lost my daughter in a hit-and-run on Roosevelt Blvd. We believed The city and Penndot were responsible for the disastrous design of the intersection that caused the accident. Dean and John won us a settlement, to me that settlement meant the city and Penndot are taking responsibility.
- Rashida Jackson