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In 2014, Robert graduated law school. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2014 and the New York and New Jersey Bars in 2015. Robert currently volunteers at Legal Aid in the Low Income Tax Clinic where he helps low-income families navigate IRS rules and, when necessary, assist them with their tax disputes. Robert is also a volunteer attorney and founding member of the Public Interest Advocacy Clinic which assists pro bono and low bono clients in a variety of controversies against the county and state.
Robert has worked a myriad of jobs covering general civil litigation, tax controversies, and criminal defense. He clerked with the San Diego Public Defenders where he defended clients at all stages of litigation from bail hearings to jury trials. In his civil work, Robert was a part of a team that recovered a seven-figure judgment from a major financial institution for banking fraud. He also helped recover a large settlement on behalf of a former police officer who suffered a career-ending injury. Robert also volunteered at the University of San Diego’s Sales and Use Tax Clinic. While at the Clinic he represented two clients before the Tax Court, won an appeal against the State that granted a client full forgiveness for tax penalties and successfully negotiated a settlement for two other clients.
In 2010, Robert graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach double majoring in Political Science and Chinese. He co-founded the first UNICEF chapter on the campus which ran several fundraisers and community outreach programs. Robert continued his education at the University of San Diego, School of Law earning his J.D. with a concentration in International Law. While in law school Robert received academic honors and several awards and recognitions for his pro bono and public service work.
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Posted by Christine | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
More than great, he's the BEST
Robert not only provided legal advice, support, direction, and a professional, comfortable atmosphere, but he went above and beyond the call of duty to truly help me and my case. He is without a doubt the ONLY lawyer I would ever hire and work with in the future knowing what I know to be true through...
"Rob has been a great help with our association's tax issues and I recommend him for anyone that needs help with tax matters."
Estate planning lawyer
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Best Content, Louis M. Welsh American Inn of Court
2014
USD Pro Bono Service Recognition, University of San Diego, SOL
2013
CALI Award in European Commercial Law (highest grade), C.A.L.I.
2013
Wiley M. Manuel Service Award, State Bar of California
2013
Grant Morris Scholarship, University of San Diego, SOL
2020 - Present
Managing Partner, Bryson Woulfe P.C.
2016 - 2020
Attorney, Aguirre & Severson, LLP
2016 - 2017
Research Assistant, University of San Diego, School of Law - Professor Orly Lobel
2015 - 2016
Tax Researcher, H&R Block, Tax Institute
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, San Diego Public Defender's Office
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Engstrom, Lipscomb and Lack, P.C.
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, University of San Diego, Tax Appeals Assistance Program
2012 - 2014
Research Assistant, University of San Diego, School of Law - Professor Silva-Send
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Legal Aid Society of San Diego
2022 - Present
Imperial Beach Arts BureauBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2023
Public Interest Advocacy CollaborativeBoard of Directors
2014
JD
2010
B.A.
2009
Certificate of Completion
2017
Polished or Tarnished: A Review of California’s Anti-SLAPP on its Silver Anniversary
2016
The One, Two, Threes of Tax Law
2015
Corporate Depositions: 30(b)(6), PMQ and Apex
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