Atty. Robert C. Garvie

Atty. Robert C. Garvie

Robert C. Garvie is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, construction & development, business and 3 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert C. Garvie at a glance

Robert C. Garvie is a business, product liability, insurance, maritime, and energy attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern, Central (1984). Educated at Willamette College of Law (J.D., 1981) and Linfield College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert C. Garvie is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, construction & development, business and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Linfield College in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Robert practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert C. Garvie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Garvie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert C. Garvie is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Robert C. Garvie is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert C. Garvie is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Robert C. Garvie is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Robert C. Garvie is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert C. Garvie

Where is Robert C. Garvie's law office located?
Robert C. Garvie's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert C. Garvie handle?
Robert C. Garvie focuses on business, product liability, insurance, maritime, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert C. Garvie practiced law?
Robert C. Garvie has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Robert C. Garvie go to law school?
Robert C. Garvie earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Robert C. Garvie for a consultation?
You can contact Robert C. Garvie 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 C. Garvie received?
Robert C. Garvie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Willamette College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Linfield College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
California U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern, Central
Admitted: 1984

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