An experienced full-time Neutral since 2002, Rob brings an enhanced depth of skills to a variety of mediated and arbitrated matters. Expanding his focus to cases involving medical issues, Rob has been developing his proficiency with medical negligence and elder abuse cases under the mentorship of Master Mediator/Arbitrator Jay Cordell Horton, co-mediating more than 60 of these cases together. Beyond medical negligence and elder abuse, Rob has handled a wide range of major injury cases, and a full spectrum of complex business/commercial, real estate, employment, and financial institution matters. Combining his knowledge of the field and his meditation skills, Rob receives the highest praise for his persistence and patience.
One attorney commented, "Rob Dobbins is one of the most talented neutrals I know. He is personable, knowledgeable, committed, and really connects with the parties." In addition to his work in Southern California, he has close ties to the San Francisco Bay Area as he is Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley, Berkeley Law ("Boalt Hall"), and an Adjunct at UC Hastings' Center for Negotiation & Dispute Resolution since 2005, teaching negotiation, mediation, and other courses in the ADR curriculum. Rob also conducts continuing education classes on negotiation, mediation, and ethics for lawyers, judges, and organizations throughout the country.
Below is a sampling of the various matters Robert N. Dobbins, Esq. handled as a practicing attorney or neutral.
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In his spare time, Rob enjoys baseball, running marathons, traveling, brewing fine craft ales and drinking fine wines, and the arts.
"Rob Dobbins is a very nice mediator. He went above and beyond to get the case settled for us. Looking forward to working with him again next month."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Case
"Creative and motivated."
- Attorney on a Medical Malpractice Dental Case
"I am deeply impressed with Rob. His tenacious and insightful diligence was the key ingredient finding an appropriate resolution."
- Attorney, Orange County, California
"Mr. Dobbins was knowledgeable, had read the briefs and didn't waste anyone's time. He understood that in this
case liability wasn't the point, that it was just about dollars."
- Attorney, San Diego County, California
"I wanted to take the time to tell you what a professional Rob was in mediating this very difficult business dispute.
I would be more than happy to recommend Rob to any of my colleagues for any business dispute."
- Attorney, Los Angeles County, California
"Rob showed patience and persistence. A great mediator does not give up and he was a great mediator."
- Attorney, Los Angeles County, California
"Rob did a fantastic job in getting the case resolved. I am more than willing to recommend Rob, or talk to anyone
who is considering his services."
- Attorney, Los Angeles County, California
"Mr. Dobbins was kind while being honest and clear to my clients. He helped them to understand the importance of settling without being forceful."
- Attorney on a Real Property Breach of Contract Case
601 S. Figueroa
Ste 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.223.1113
Fax : 213.223.1114
980 9th Street
Suite 2200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.394.8490
Fax : 916.394.8495
402 W. Broadway
Ste 2400
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.814.1966
Fax : 619.814.1967
1851 East First Street
Ste 1600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.834.1340
Fax : 714.834.1344
1925 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 800.488.8805
Fax :
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