Atty. Robert D. Brugge

Atty. Robert D. Brugge

Mr. Brugge is a Director with the firm.

Glendale Glendale 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert D. Brugge at a glance

Robert D. Brugge is a Director based in Glendale, California, practicing at Knapp Petersen And Clarke A Professional Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1980), U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits (1989). Educated at Southwestern University (J.D., 1979) and Loyola University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Glendale Bar Association (Past President) Association of Southern California Defense Counsel ProVisors Esquire Network. Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Brugge is a Director with the firm
  • He received his bachelor of arts degree in 1976 from Loyola University of Los Angeles and his juris doctor from Southwestern University School of Law in 1979
  • While in law school he received the American Jurisprudence Award for Estate Planning and Taxation
  • Mr. Brugge is admitted to the State Bar of California
  • the United States District Court for the Central, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California
  • and the United States Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal
  • He is a member of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, past president of the Glendale Bar Association, and has served as a court-appointed arbitrator/mediator
  • He serves on the executive committee of the Glendale I Chapter of ProVisors
  • Prior to joining Knapp, Petersen & Clarke, Mr. Brugge served as house counsel for Fremont Indemnity Insurance Company and was a partner at another Los Angeles law firm
  • His major areas of practice include general civil litigation, with an emphasis on insurance coverage, professional errors and omissions, real estate, agricultural loss, and commercial and intellectual property law
  • He also specializes in appellate work and has obtained many published appellate decisions in state and federal courts
  • Mr. Brugge has conducted numerous seminars and workshops for clients in such areas as tort law, insurance contract interpretation, real estate, construction defect, environmental law, and civil procedure
  • He is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings

Practice Areas Explained

Robert D. Brugge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Brugge 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Glendale 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 D. Brugge

Where is Robert D. Brugge's law office located?
Robert D. Brugge's law practice is located in Glendale, California. The firm is Knapp Petersen And Clarke A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert D. Brugge handle?
Robert D. Brugge focuses on business, real estate, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert D. Brugge practiced law?
Robert D. Brugge has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Robert D. Brugge go to law school?
Robert D. Brugge earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
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What awards or recognition has Robert D. Brugge received?
Robert D. Brugge's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University
- 1979
B.A.
Loyola University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
Admitted: 1989

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