Atty. David B. Robbins

Atty. David B. Robbins

David Robbins chairs the firm's Healthcare Industry Group and is a partner with the firm's Litigation practice, where he handles complex commercial litigation. For almost three decades, David's practice has focused on representing health care clients in litigation involving regulatory compliance, including false claims, anti-kickback, physician self-referral, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, antitrust, scientific misconduct and health care licensing issues.

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Profile Summary

About David B. Robbins at a glance

David B. Robbins is an attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association and Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at University of Washington (—, 1983) and Clark University (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David Robbins chairs the firm's Healthcare Industry Group and is a partner with the firm's Litigation practice, where he handles complex commercial litigation
  • For almost three decades, David's practice has focused on representing health care clients in litigation involving regulatory compliance, including false claims, anti-kickback, physician self-referral, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, antitrust, scientific misconduct and health care licensing issues
  • His clients include major academic medical centers, hospitals, clinical laboratories and pathology practices, health maintenance organizations, physicians, long term care facilities, pharmacy providers, medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, home health agencies and durable medical equipment providers across the country
  • He has successfully defended providers in cases involving alleged antitrust, false claims, regulatory compliance, food and drug, and scientific misconduct issues, as well as prosecuted healthcare reimbursement claims involving Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and private payors
  • A major component of David's practice is counseling clients on avoiding and redressing compliance issues
  • He speaks frequently across the country to members of the health care and legal communities about fraud and abuse compliance issues, reimbursement matters and other related issues

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David B. Robbins's law office located?
David B. Robbins's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did David B. Robbins go to law school?
David B. Robbins earned their education at (—, 1983); (—, 1980).
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What awards or recognition has David B. Robbins receiandd?
David B. Robbins's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts.

Education

University of Washington
- 1983
Clark University
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington Law & Politics "Super Lawyer," Health Care Law, 2003-2005, 2012 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Peer Review Rated AV" in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers and Co. (Band One) Ranking Washington - Healthcare Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Seattle)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Health Care (Seattle)
- 2021

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Oregon, Oregon State Bar

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