Atty. Robert David Estrin
Robert Estrin focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation with 15 years of experience in handling high stakes litigation, including complex business litigation, intellectual property matters, class actions, and employment matters. Robert regularly represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 18+ Years Experience
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About Robert David Estrin at a Glance
Robert David Estrin is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Leech Tishman Westwood. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2008), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2008), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2008), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2012). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D. Top, 2008) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert David Estrin
- Robert Estrin focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation with 15 years of experience in handling high stakes litigation, including complex business litigation, intellectual property matters, class actions, and employment matters
- Robert regularly represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals
- As an effective and efficient advocate, Robert focuses on obtaining great results while minimizing costs and inconvenience to his clients
- With a background in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and over a decade specializing in litigation damages, Robert has a unique ability to appropriately value cases to further his clients’ interests
- Robert has tried numerous cases to verdict without a blemish on his record, results which are included in his representative matters below: Complex Commercial Litigation • Obtained an eight-figure verdict after a seven-day trial representing a private aviation company against its former Assistant Director of Operations for breach of contract and intentional interference due to his disruption of customer relationships. • Secured a complete defense verdict on behalf of a manufacturer of medical apparel facing breach of contract and false advertising claims
- After trial, the Court awarded his client over $500,000 in attorneys’ fees. • Obtained an eight-figure settlement in partnership dispute after defeating defendants’ motion for summary judgment in a breach of contract and fraud case. • Prevailed on a motion for summary judgment ending plaintiff’s case against a former CEO in shareholder dispute. • Prevailed on summary judgment on behalf of a client accused of defamation, a judgment which was affirmed by the California Court of Appeals. • Secured the dismissal of ExxonMobil Corporation from a mass tort case relating to the construction of apartment buildings in Los Angeles
- Intellectual Property Litigation • Secured a defense verdict of non-infringement on behalf of Google, Inc. after a two-week trial in a patent infringement lawsuit relating to digital rights management technology. • Successfully represented Sequenom, Inc., an exclusive licensee of pioneering patents relating to noninvasive prenatal diagnostics
- Representation included winning an appeal to the federal circuit vacating the trial court’s denial of Sequenom’s motion for a preliminary injunction. • Cleared Motorola Mobility, LLC against allegations of patent infringement on all five asserted patents. • Obtained a seven-figure jury verdict on behalf of a subsidiary of Experian after a five-week trial in a cybersquatting and trademark infringement case. • Obtained $250,000 in sanctions against defendant and its attorney due to defendant’s discovery abuses in a trademark infringement case
- Class Action Defense • Obtained denial of class certification in defense of Avon Products against plaintiffs’ alleged claims of false advertising concerning Avon’s anti-aging products. • Prevailed on summary judgment resulting in the dismissal of plaintiffs’ claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act against The Walt Disney Company
- Employment Litigation • Prevailed at trial on behalf of ExxonMobil Corporation in whistleblower lawsuit brought by a former employee
- The Ninth Circuit affirmed the defense verdict on appeal. • Successfully represented automotive technology company in arbitration against claims of harassment and discrimination brought by four Claimants
- Entertainment Litigation • Successfully represented Grammy-winner singer and actress, Jill Scott, by obtaining a favorable settlement allowing her to proceed with her career under a new and more favorable recording contract. • Successfully defended multi-platinum selling singer and television star, Brandy Norwood, against breach of contract claims
- Pro Bono Matters • Represented several foster care parents to obtain the correct level of benefits to care for foster children with special needs. • Prevailed on a writ of mandate on behalf of a foster parent by convincing the Superior Court of California to overturn the decision of the Administrative Law Judge, denying the client the appropriate level of foster care benefits, as well as awarding attorneys’ fees against Respondents
Practice Areas Explained
Robert David Estrin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert David Estrin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Patent Law in Los Angeles
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Contracts in Los Angeles
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
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Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Robert David Estrin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert David Estrin's practice in the field of patent, contracts, business, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert David Estrin brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Robert David Estrin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, contracts, and business, Robert David Estrin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Robert David Estrin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert David Estrin Handles in Los Angeles
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