• Represented international logistics provider in contract disputes with competitors and former employees, many of cases involved complex intellectual property issues.
• Represented multi-state homebuilders in disputes with other companies, buyers, and governmental entities.
• Represented largest title insurer in the world in several multi-million disputes with insureds and third-parties.
• Successfully litigated challenges to validity and reasonableness of multi-million settlements by insurers, including appellate invalidation, of stipulated $48 million judgment.
• Represented accounting firm in multi-million malpractice suit filed by a former professional athlete.
• Represented law firm accused of negligently drafting 50-year ground lease, resulting in millions of dollars in lost rent revenue.
• Represented company accused of TCE pollution of groundwater near Tucson Airport.
• Represented large city in class action arising out of City’s alleged failure to provide adequate drainage for contaminated water and sewage.
• Successfully defended renowned former political operative for a U.S. President in a three-week jury trial involving claims of defamation.
• Tried to jury verdict a dispute involving $60-million bad faith case arising out of disputed liens recorded against condominium tower.
• Arbitrated complex multi-family construction case with millions of dollars in dispute.

Professional Associations & Memberships

• American Arbitration Association, Commercial and Consumer Arbitration Panels, Member
• National Association of Distinguished Neutrals, Member
• American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
• USLAW Network, Member
• American Bar Association, Member, Legal Malpractice Subcommittee
• Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County, Judge Pro Tem, 2005-present
• Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN), Member
• Arizona State Bar, Board Member, Fee Arbitration Committee, 1993-2000

Professional Recognition & Awards

• Best Lawyers in America®, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2014-2023; Commercial Litigation, 2021-2023
• Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyers, Professional Malpractice/Defense, 2022
• AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Presentations & Publications

Bob frequently speaks at conferences and seminars, including the State Bar of Arizona Convention, USLAW Conferences, and PLAN Conferences. Additional presentations and publications include:

• “Risks of Committing Bad Faith: Pitfalls and Practical Considerations for Claims Administration During (and After) COVID,” Co-Presenter, PLAN CLE Webinar, September 2021
• “Mediation Options and Strategies,” PLAN CLE Workshop, May 2020
• “Living Through Change: How the New Civil Practice Rules Are Working, and How They Will Affect You,” Co-Presenter, State Bar of Arizona Convention, June 2019
• “Current Issues In Professional Liability,” Co-Presenter, February 2019
• “Mediation Options and Strategies,” PLAN CLE Workshop, May 2018
• “Legal Malpractice Strategies (And A Little Music Trivia),” Presenter, AADC CLE Retreat, June 2016
• “How to Avoid the Hot Seat: Good Claims Handling in Arizona,” Presenter, JSH Annual Seminar: It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Gets Hurt, November 2014
• “Arizona Court of Appeals Expands, Then Narrows, Anti-Deficiency Protection,” Author, JSH Reporter, Fall 2014
• “Advice For New Associates From a Partner’s Perspective,” Presenter, AADC YLD, April 2014
• “Rapid Fire Drill: AZ Case Law Updates,” Presenter, JSH Seminar, October 2013

Teaching Experience

• Arizona State Bar Professional Responsibility Course, Instructor, 2005-2009