Atty. Robert A. "Bob" Sar

Atty. Robert A. "Bob" Sar

Bob is a trial lawyer who regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. National employers rely on Bob to advise their employment practices and represent their interest throughout the country.

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Profile Summary

About Robert A. "Bob" Sar at a glance

Robert A. "Bob" Sar is a employment and litigation attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1995) and Wake Forest University (BS, 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Raleigh) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bob is a trial lawyer who regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters
  • National employers rely on Bob to advise their employment practices and represent their interest throughout the country
  • He has defended hundreds of lawsuits, taken hundreds of depositions and successfully obtained many jury verdicts and arbitration awards.He often represents prominent employers and their executives in high-stakes disputes and advises clients facing scrutiny by the government, media or on the internet
  • He defends corporations accused of civil rights and EEO violations, wage payment problems, employment contract violations, non-competition and trade secret disputes, retaliation against whistle-blowers and regulatory violations
  • Bob has recovered damages for violations of non-compete contracts
  • He is also an experienced corporate investigator, leading internal investigations and working with management and corporate boards to respond to whistleblowers.In June of 2013, North Carolina's Governor appointed Bob to the State Ports Authority Board of Directors
  • He will serve a six year term

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. "Bob" Sar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. "Bob" Sar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert A. "Bob" Sar is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert A. "Bob" Sar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. "Bob" Sar

Where is Robert A. "Bob" Sar's law office located?
Robert A. "Bob" Sar's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. "Bob" Sar handle?
Robert A. "Bob" Sar focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Robert A. "Bob" Sar go to law school?
Robert A. "Bob" Sar earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (BS, 1990).
How can I contact Robert A. "Bob" Sar for a consultation?
You can contact Robert A. "Bob" Sar directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert A. "Bob" Sar received?
Robert A. "Bob" Sar's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Raleigh); Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1995
BS
Wake Forest University
- 1990

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Raleigh)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA (2013)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell*
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyer (one of two North Carolina attorneys recognized for defending employment litigation)*
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Business Magazine's Legal Elite - Labor and Employment (9 years)*
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cobb Scholarship recipient
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Raleigh)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Raleigh)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Raleigh)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Raleigh)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

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