Robert Smith Vance

Hon. Robert Smith Vance, Jr. (Ret.)
MEDIATOR AND ARBITRATOR

Judge Robert Smith Vance
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Judge Robert Smith Vance

Judge Bob Vance joined Schreiber ADR after 20 years of distinguished service as a judge on Alabama’s 10th Judicial Circuit.

A Birmingham native, Bob earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University before entering law school at the University of Virginia.

After completing a clerkship for Judge Thomas Gibbs Gee at the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Bob launched his litigation career at Johnston, Barton, Proctor and Powell in Birmingham. He gained 16 years of litigation and trial experience before receiving his judicial appointment in 2002.

Calendar Your Next Mediation or Arbitration

Our coordinator, Carol Waldrop, will contact you on receipt of your Appointment Request.


Does your preferred date appear to be booked? Please contact Carol at  855-754-8807 or by email to see whether we can accommodate your schedule.

public service

Judge, Alabama 10th Judicial Circuit, 2002-2023

Professional Membership

Alabama State Bar

Bar Admission

Alabama, 1985

Clerkships

Judicial Clerk, Hon. Thomas Gibbs Gee, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1985-1986

Education

J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1985

A.B., Political Science and Government, Princeton University, 1982

An Environment Conducive to Settlement and Resolution

While Schreiber ADR professionals function effectively via Zoom or other online settings, our conference rooms provide a peaceful, comfortable setting for your in-person mediation or arbitration. Take a virtual tour.

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