Atty. Robert John Schwartz

Atty. Robert John Schwartz

Robert Schwartz is a graduate from the University of Michigan. He graduated with honors and received a BA in English.

Oakland Oakland 19 J. Erfahrung 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert John Schwartz at a glance

Robert John Schwartz is a Partner based in Oakland, California, practicing at Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer A Professional Corporation. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in California (2007) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2008). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Michigan B.A. Dean's List (—). Active member of State Bar of California Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association American Association for Justice Consumer Attorneys of California Public Justice. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Robert Schwartz is a graduate from the University of Michigan
  • He graduated with honors and received a BA in English
  • In 2007 he received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon
  • He was also the recipient of certificates in Public Interest and Public Service Law, Environmental and Natural Resources Law and Pro Bono
  • After graduating from law school Mr. Schwartz was a staff attorney for Tri-Valley CAREs, a non-profit environmental organization and later joined the firm of Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer as an associate in October, 2011

Practice Areas Explained

Robert John Schwartz's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert John Schwartz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

Robert John Schwartz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Oakland 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 John Schwartz

Where is Robert John Schwartz's law office located?
Robert John Schwartz's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert John Schwartz handle?
Robert John Schwartz focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert John Schwartz practiced law?
Robert John Schwartz has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Robert John Schwartz go to law school?
Robert John Schwartz earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—).
How can I contact Robert John Schwartz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 2007
University of Michigan B.A. Dean's List
- In Bearbeitung

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2008

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