$ 400-585 per hour
also known as Robert Lawrence, Robert S. Lawrence
I am a commercial litigator and intellectual property lawyer at Lawrence Bartels LLP in Orange County.
My law practice encompasses a broad variety of litigation matters, ranging from complex commercial disputes to white collar criminal defense. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in cases involving copyright and trademark infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, securities violations, bank fraud, tax fraud, toxic torts, unfair competition, and civil and criminal racketeering.
While my initial focus was on bank fraud and tax fraud in federal court, my practice has evolved to focus on fraud in all its aspects, trade secret misappropriation, disputes between business partners and commercial litigation between companies and high-net-worth individuals.
When I am not in court, much of my time is dedicated to other intellectual pursuits, including writing for the popular blog Who Is Your Lawyer?
Robert Scott Lawrence’s Specialties:
Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Business Disputes
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$ 400-585 per hour
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Acquired: 2000
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Acquired: 1995
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7700 Irvine Center Drive Ste 800, Suite 250, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Really helpful. was quick to respond to my message. Although what he said was new to me, he told me a in a considerate way.
Posted by Laura | April 14, 2011
Robert represented me last year in a wrongful termination case. He convinced my former employer to pay what they owed, and extracted a premium on top of that because of various statutory violations.
Posted by John | February 9, 2010
I was sued last year for copyright infringement for something a 3rd party had posted on my website, and Robert was instrumental in helping me understand what the problem was, and then helping make it go away. Since then he's represented out firm with all our IP issues. Great guy, and a great lawyer!
Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Robert is an excellent attorney. If I was being sued, I would want Robert to represent me. He never gives up on his clients, and he will work to get you the best possible result. I know that he works hard and he is very talented. He recently won a 4 1/2 month civil trial in Sonoma County. Anyone who does trial work knows it takes alot of energy and commitment and passion to be in trial for one week, and Robert was in trial for 4 1/2 months! He is a lawyer who loves what he does and does it well."
"I've known Robert since law school, and we've stayed close since that time even though he had the audacity to leave Chicago (where I practice) for San Francisco. From time to time we have had the opportunity to refer clients to each other or, more often, bounce thorny legal hypotheticals off each other. I've always admired Robert's verbal skills and his ability to get into - and ahead of - the question. In sum, he's a quick study, both in terms of legal strategy and terms of the myriad industries and substantive legal areas he comes across in a general commercial litigation practice. He's been very successful and I would not hesitate to recommend any commercial litigation matter to Robert, no matter the stakes or complexity."
"Attorney Lawrence takes time out of his busy schedule to provide practical and foolproof advice as a service to the community. His answers show great skill and knowledge of IP law, a highly complex area of law. I recommend attorney Lawrence with pleasure and confidence."
"Mr. Lawrence is an excellent attorney who consistently provides both solid and prolific responses to questions posed by members of the Avvo legal community. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"Robert Lawrence demonstrates extensive command over a wide variety of civil litigation matters. His responses on Avvo are remarkably accurate and straightforward. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I have known Robert for almost 20 years, in both personal and professional capacities. Robert has an outstanding analytical mind, a steel-trap memory, sound judgment, a strong moral and ethical character, a keen sense of intellectual curiousity, excellent interpersonal skills, and the dogged perserverance and sheer force of will necessary to pursue the most difficult matters to their successful conclusion. In short, Robert has just the right combination of attributes for an efficient and effective litigator, negotiator, and transactional attorney. His experience and skill set is particularly well-suited to the resolution of complex, multi-party matters, with difficult legal, factual and expert issues. I endorse Robert whole-heartedly and recommend him without reservation."
"I strongly endorse this lawyers work. He is an intelligent, aggressive litigator. I have gone to Robert for advice on the defense of white collar criminal offenses and found him to be a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has a broad range of experience and is very knowledgeable."
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2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Attorneys, Orange Coast Magazine
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2015
Top Lawyer - Litigation, OC Metro Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyer - Intellectual Property, OC Metro Magazine
2019 - Present
Partner/Founder, Lawrence Bartels LLP
2017 - 2019
Partner, Finlayson Toffer Roosevelt & Lilly LLP
2011 - 2017
Senior Trial Counsel, Callahan & Blaine
2000 - 2010
Partner, Collette Erickson Farmer & O'Neill LLP
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Baker & McKenzie LLP
1994 - 1998
Attorney, Law Offices of Elliot M. Samuels
2011 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2000 - 2010
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
1995 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 2019
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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Trademark Pitfalls
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Is it illegal to watch, but not download, a film on Youtube if you are not aware of its copyright status?
05 Oct 2018
Will I be in trouble if I publish a book of my story, mentioning my ex-partner ?
01 Sep 2018
Is it illegal to buy brand name products wholesale and resell them?
01 Sep 2018