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B Douglas Robbins
also known as Douglas Robbins
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Biography
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
24 years | 75 cases
Appeals
20%
24 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
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Douglas Robbins
100 PINE ST., SUITE 1250, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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B Douglas Robbins's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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A true professional
Consulting with B Douglas Robbins was an excellent experience. He answered every question thoroughly, was extremely patient, and provided me with enough general information to confidently navigate my legal matter. This attorney was compassionate, relatable, and made the entire process feel far less ...
Posted by Paul | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Helpful Local Counsel
I hired Mr. Robbins to serve as local counsel in a very complex intellectual property infringement and antitrust matter. He is responsive, smart, an excellent writer, and familiar with the local judges and court rules. The Local Rules in the Northern District of California courts are Byzantine and ...
Posted by James | June 26, 2013
Malpractice litigation
Mr. Robbins was diligent and thorough. He advised me wisely and yet followed my directive as requested. He did a great job under somewhat difficult circumstances.
Posted by Michael | May 1, 2013
HE HAS EARNED THE TITLE, SUPER LAWYER
Once in a blue moon does a lawyer come along and help a person in one of the most difficult moments in their life - and do a job that goes beyond what is expected as an attorney. Douglas Robbins was that lawyer for me. I had seven years of work invested my project and my entire life savings invested....
Posted by Emily | May 1, 2013
Oustanding Service
I was referred to Douglas Robbins and began working with him in April 2009. It has been a messy business issue and stressful. Douglas Robbins was my advocate and his knowledge was invaluable. He always pointed me in the right direction and his legal knowledge and responsiveness was outstanding. I...
B Douglas Robbins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Douglas is one of the best attorneys in the Bay Area. Not only is he a brilliant litigator and mediator, he is kind and generous with the people that work for him. For this reason and others, Douglas is highly respected in the legal community. I endorse Douglas."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Doug as a co-mediator, in which he proved himself to be hardworking, prepared, knowledgeable about the law, thoughtful, and extremely intelligent. After working with Doug as a mediator, I knew his potential as an attorney (and partner of a successful law firm) and our office enthusiastically referred a client to him. Doug was able to settle the client's matter for a great deal higher than the client expected. Outstanding attorney!"
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Experience
Honors
2004
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California, Board of Governors
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Tong Robbins LLP
2014 - Present
Discovery Judge Pro Tem, San Francisco Superior Court
2009 - 2019
Partner, Wood Robbins LLP
2005 - 2009
Associate, O'Leary & O'Leary LLP
2001 - 2003
Associate, Cooley LLP (formerly Cooley Godward)
Associations
2016 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationFee Arbitrator/Mediator
2010 - Present
California Lawyers for the ArtsPanel Counsel
2008 - Present
Green Lamp PicturesProducer
2018 - 2021
Conference of California Bar AssociationsMember of Board of Directors
2017 - 2020
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember of Board of Directors
2016 - 2020
Aragon High School, San Mateo, CaliforniaMock Trial Coach
2012 - 2017
San Mateo County Bar AssociationIntellectual Property Section Chair
2012 - 2015
Baykids StudiosMember of Bd. of Directors and Chief Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Mejia v. Roussos Constr., Inc., 76 Cal. App. 5th 811 (2022)
Reversal (win) before the court of appeal
Young v. Buchholz, Case No. 202012-12137619 (DFEH May 3, 2021)
Win before the administrative body
ENA N. Beach, Inc. v. 524 Union St., 43 Cal. App. 5th 195 (2019)
Trial Court win for damages, for punitive damages, and for attorneys fees. The California Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court decision and awarded additional attorneys fees.
Drenberg v. Song, No. CGC-17-563159 (Cal. Super. Ct. 2018)
Win on motion
Griffin v. Rosso Accountancy Corp., No. 1100086369 (JAMS Arb. 2017)
Win in arbitration
Fujimura v. EigoManga, LLC, No. CGC-14-542983 (Cal. Super. Ct. 2016)
Win on motion
Big Industries Productions LLC v. Fournier, No. 74-140-000297-12 S1M (Am. Arb. Assoc. 2013)
Arbitration Win
Hicks v. Yuen, Case No. CGC-09-492236 (Cal. Super. Ct., S.F. County 2011)
Trial Win on Complaint; Trial Win on Cross-Complaint
Youhas v. Walters & Kondrasheff, CPAs, Case No. CV 164423 (Cal. Super Ct., Santa Cruz County 2010)
Complete Dismissal on Demurrer
Mozingo v. Moreland and Davis Accountancy Corp., Case No. RG09470752 (Cal. Super. Ct. Alameda County 2010)
$0 dismissal
Fuller v. Moreland, Case No. VG09464185 (Cal. Super. Ct., Alameda County 2009)
$0 Dismissal of Entire Action
Chin v. Buyers & Sellers Preferred Realty, Inc., Case No. CIV 477516 (Cal. Super. Ct. 2009)
Law & Motion Win
Cal.-Nev. Annual Conference of United Methodist Church v. San Francisco, 2009 WL 1396407 (Cal. Ct. App. May 20, 2009)
Trial court win; Court of appeals win
Schuler v. Schuler, Case Nos. A119125 & A119472, 2008 WL 4968003 (Cal. Ct. App. Nov. 24, 2008)
Law & Motion and Appellate Court win
Levy v. Seiberlich, Case No. A120212, 2008 WL 4726456 (Cal. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2008)
Arbitration, Law and Motion & Appellate Court Win
Thomson v. Harris, Case No. 453838 (Cal. Super. Ct., June 20, 2008)
Trial Court Win
Levi-Sanchez v. Excelsior Construction Co., Case No. CGC-04-437454 (Cal. Super. Ct. dismissed June 6, 2008)
Law and Motion Win + Dismissal
Smith v. Hatter, Case No. A115520, 2007 WL 2730149 (Cal. Ct. App., Sept. 20, 2007)
Law and Motion & Appellate Court Win
Carcione v. Pimentel, Case No. CIV 456406 (Cal. Super. Ct. dismissed Apr. 30, 2007)
Dismissal + Payment of Costs
Reichek v. Stachenfeld, Case Nos. A107901, A110873, 2006 WL 3456381 (Cal. Ct. App., Nov. 30, 2006)
Court of Appeals Win
Jimenez v. Flanders, Case No. 624467 (Cal. Super. Ct., dismissed Apr. 21, 2009)
Full dismissal with $0 paid to Plaintiffs
Education
2001
University of Pennsylvania Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of California - Berkeley
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Your Legal Rights Radio Program
Discrete Issues in Employment Law
2017
The Berkeley Panel
Discrimination Law in Theatrical Casting
2016
Summer Lecture
Fair Use for Creative Artists
2015
Summer Lecture
Copyright Mechanics for Writers, Filmmakers, and Artists
2015
SFWC
Copyright for Screenwriters
2015
New Attorney Roundtable
Digital Assets
2015
Funky Credit Day
Ethical Issues and the Use of Technology in the Practice of Law
2014
San Mateo County Bar Association
Ethical Issues in the Use of Technology in the Practice of Law
2014
Lecture Series
Fair Use for Creative Artists
2014
IP Section
Fair Use in Copyright: An Evolving Standard in the Second and Ninth Circuits
2013
San Mateo County Bar Association
Video Game and Software Piracy
2013
Game Developers Conference 2013
Game Theft! What Game Makers Need to Know About Copyrights
2013
California Lawyers for the Arts
Copyright for Code Writers and Game Developers
2012
California Lawyers for the Arts
Great Artists Steal
2011
California Lawyers for the Arts
Copyright Basics
2010
California Lawyers for the Arts
Fair Use in Film and Television
Publications
2021
Bender's Labor and Employment Bulletin
The Bogus Hiring Entity Defense to the ABC Misclassification Test, 2021 BENDER’S CAL. LAB. & EMP. BULL. 243, 247 (2021)
2017
2016
San Francisco Daily Journal
Steal and Destroy Evidence Doctrine
2010
Intellectual Property Law Bulletin
The Fifth Element, 14 INTELL. PROP. L. BULL. 95 (2010)
2010
New Matter (State Bar of California IP Section)
Why Fair Use Matters, NEW MATTER, vol. 35, no. 2, 2010, at 24
2001
University of Pennsylvania Law Review
Comment, Resurrection from a Death Sentence, 149 U. PA. L. REV. 1115 (2001)
2001
University of Pennsylvania Law Review
Aside, Challenging Law Review Dominance, 149 U. PA. L. REV. 1601 (2001)
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My attorney says it's illegal to amend my case after a motion to compel discovery was already filed. Is that true?
11 Sep 2021
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What is the best next step in having a discovery motion that went unopposed revisited (or at least the sanctions revisited?)
17 Mar 2021
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Must the amount of damages sought be specific in a complaint for breach of contract or can it be an amount to be proven at trial
03 Sep 2020