Atty. Robert Joseph Pia

Atty. Robert Joseph Pia

Order of the Coif. Thurston Society, U.C.

Berkeley Berkeley 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (628) 300-1186 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Robert Joseph Pia at a glance

Robert Joseph Pia is a employment, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Berkeley, California, practicing at Law Office of Robert Pia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1984) and Washington (2010). Educated at University of California Law San Francisco (J.D. Cum, 1984) and University of California at Berkeley A.B. English with High Honors (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California (Member, Employment Law Section) Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Order of the Coif
  • Thurston Society, U.C
  • Hastings
  • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Creditor's Remedies and Debtor's Protection
  • Member, Corte Madera Planning Commission, 1992-1996
  • Of Counsel, MBV Law, LLP, 1998—2013

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Joseph Pia's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Joseph Pia 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 Joseph Pia is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Robert Joseph Pia is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Robert Joseph Pia is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Berkeley 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 Joseph Pia

Where is Robert Joseph Pia's law office located?
Robert Joseph Pia's law practice is located in Berkeley, California. The firm is Law Office of Robert Pia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Joseph Pia handle?
Robert Joseph Pia focuses on employment, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Joseph Pia practiced law?
Robert Joseph Pia has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Robert Joseph Pia go to law school?
Robert Joseph Pia earned their education at (J.D. Cum, 1984); (—).
How can I contact Robert Joseph Pia for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Joseph Pia received?
Robert Joseph Pia's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Cum
University of California Law San Francisco
- 1984
University of California at Berkeley A.B. English with High Honors
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1984
Washington
Admitted: 2010

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