The Firm

The Law Offices of Robert McCaffery, P.A. is based in Miami, Florida.  Our commitment to creative problem-solving can lead to innovative solutions that save our clients money and help them preserve valuable business relationships.

The firm routinely handles several types of disputes and cases:

  • Agricultural Issues (including PACA issues)
  • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Litigation, including Intellectual Property issues

Our Agricultural practice focuses on the fresh produce industry and the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).  The firm routinely handles situations involving PACA inspections, PACA administrative complaints, lawsuits and injunctions brought pursuant to the PACA, Bluebook complaints, non-payment or late payment of invoices, fraud, business torts, and other related matters.  We have proceeded in actions before administrative judges, arbitrators, and state and federal courts.

We can also help you avoid future difficulties by making sure your business is PACA compliant.   (It is surprising how many businesses needlessly give up strong protection under the law because they are using outdated forms and information.)  Additionally, the firm can draft, review and negotiate Fresh Produce Industry agreements between growers, packers, importers, sales agents, shippers, carriers, trucker brokers, suppliers, and purchasers.  Think of it as insurance – you don’t buy it after the problem, you get it in advance and it saves you money in the long run.

Our Criminal Defense practice ranges from Florida state prosecutions of misdemeanors and felonies to complex white collar situations that implicate multi-national exposure to the client.

Our Civil Litigation practice is varied.  Both inside and outside of the Agricultural sphere, the firm has handled routine and complex business disputes, intellectual property claims and defenses, and contract negotiations.

Don’t wait until a dispute arises to reach out to us.

Robert J. McCaffery, Jr.

R.J. McCaffery is an attorney who primarily practices in PACA litigation, Agricultural and Fresh Produce law, and Criminal Defense.

Mr. McCaffery grew up in Connecticut, where his family farmed tomatoes and tobacco; since earning his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, he has distinguished himself as a dedicated attorney who can be relied on to develop creative solutions to tough cases.

His fresh produce work typically involves the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).  PACA is a remarkable piece of legislation that provides extraordinary protections for sellers of fresh produce. Mr. McCaffery has successfully represented clients in PACA-related matters in federal courts, state courts, the administrative courts, in arbitration and mediation, and before the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service.

He has extensive criminal defense experience, trying over 50 cases to verdict and representing clients accused of economic crimes, environmental crimes, sex offenses, insurance fraud, drug trafficking, DUI, and murder.   He has also served as an advisor to Fair Trials International, a unique human rights charity that helps people facing criminal charges outside their home countries obtain fair trials.

Admitted to Practice:
Florida State
New York State
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida 
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., Kirby S. Howlett III Memorial Award (for outstanding defense work)

Graduate Degrees: Sarah Lawrence College, M.F.A.

College: Providence College, B.A., magna cum laude, Distinction in English Literature

Contact Information

Address:
11098 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 100A
Miami, FL 33161-7486

 

Contact:
phone:  305  607  2717
      fax:   1  844  332  3957

Hours
:
M-F: 9am to 5pm, EST
Emergencies as needed.