Robert J. McGaughey

For 40 years, Bob McGaughey has focused his practice on representing clients in securities & investment lawsuits, business break-up litigation, shareholder derivative lawsuits, LLC member disputes and cases involving a breach of fiduciary duty.

Over the course of his legal career, Bob has built a reputation as one of the Pacific Northwest's leading trial attorneys. His reputation, along with the respect of his clients and his peers, has earned him a number of honors, including inclusion in Oregon SuperLawyers and an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Bob was the 2021 recipient of the Castles Leadership Award, established in 1998 to recognize an Oregon lawyer for excellence in the practice of business law, professionalism among fellow business lawyers and outstanding community leadership. It is the highest recognition that the OSB Business Law Section can bestow on one of its members.

Bob grew up in Cambridge, MA and moved to Oregon 40+ years ago. He enjoys travel, golf, film, reading and spending time with his family.

Honors and Awards
Oregon Super Lawyers

AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell

Top Attorneys, Best Lawyers in America

Professional Associations and Memberships

OSB, Business Litigation Section , Chair, 1997 to 1998

OSB, Securities Regulation Section, Chair, 1994 to 1995

OSB, Securities Regulation Section, Executive Board, Member, 1989 to 1996

OSB, Business Litigation Section, Executive Board, Member, 1995 to 1999

OSB, House of Delegates, Delegate, 2011 to 2014

OSB, Securities Regulation Section, Task Force on Uniform Securities Act, Member, 2004 to 2006

OSB, Business Law Section, Task Force on Changes to Corporation Act, Member, 2001 to 2001

OSB, Business Law Section, Task Force on Close Corporations, Member, 1999 to 1999

OSB, Business Law Section, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Member, 1993 to 1996

OSB, Business Law Section, Legislation (LLC) Committee, Member, 1995 to 1995

Multnomah Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee, Member, 2006 to 2009

OSB, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Member, 1989 to 1992

Multnomah Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Member, 1994 to 1996

Northwest Securities Law Institute, Co-Chair, 1994 to 1994

Arbitration Service of Portland, Arbitrator/Mediator

American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator/Mediator

Oregon Court of Appeals Settlement Program, Arbitrator/Mediator

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., Arbitrator/Mediator

Multnomah County Circuit Court Arbitration Program, Arbitrator/Mediator

Oregon State Bar, Fee Arbitration Program, Arbitrator/Mediator

National Futures Association, Arbitrator/Mediator