Robert has a distinctly varied litigation and business formation practice through a variety of courts, including federal and state courts across the nation. His success is based on over a decade of expansive experience practicing law. He is respected, innovative, conscientious, and provides sound solutions for his clients.
Litigation. Robert began his career as a commercial and white-collar litigator but now focuses primarily on commercial and business disputes. Robert has tried multiple cases to verdict, including a six-day trial in the summer of 2021 regarding his clients’ alleged breaches of fiduciary duties, resulting in a complete defense verdict. He has also had several bench trials, including a business valuation trial that resulted in the judge essentially adopting Robert’s expert’s opinion, which was a great result for his clients.
Criminal Defense. Robert has tried criminal fraud cases, including a three-day jury trial with securities fraud and theft allegations resulting in the theft counts dismissed in trial and the securities fraud counts reversed on appeal based upon an argument Robert raised during motion practice prior to trial, and a three-week health care fraud trial in St. George resulting in acquittals for both defendants, including Robert’s client.
Appellate. Robert has assisted multiple clients with their appeals, including having affirmed his motion to dismiss a case involving an online comment that the plaintiff asserted was defamatory. This resulted in the first published opinion in Utah regarding the issue.
Business Advising. Robert has assisted many clients with business formations and after that, remained involved in drafting organizational and operational documents, minutes, resolutions, and other necessary business records. He also assists clients with risk analysis, internal investigations, general contract drafting, and change in control transactions.
While in law school, Robert served an externship for the Honorable Johnnie B. Rawlinson of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Following graduation, he began his career at the internationally preeminent law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he represented Fortune 500 companies, investment banks, accounting firms, and other clients in defending and prosecuting a wide variety of claims. He returned to Utah with his wife and family in 2013 and opened a law firm prior to joining Snow Christensen & Martineau in 2019.
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2009
- M.S., University of Utah, 2006
- B.A., Westminster College, 2004
Bar & Court Admissions
- Utah State Bar
- California State Bar
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals