Partner
CurrentLong-time managing partner of Hunton’s Norfolk office prior to its Richmond merger in 2023, Bob continues his active practice in the Virginia and DC offices. He handles commercial and IP cases in the Virginia "Rocket Docket" and nationwide. Here are some representative matters:Frequently represents Fortune 500 companies as lead or local counsel in high value IP and other cases the EDVA "Rocket Docket."Represents the Commonwealth of Virginia in significant matters for public Universities.Won X-IT Products v. Walter Kidde, a copyright, trade dress, and patent trade secrets case, winning the then largest jury verdict in Virginia history.Won Lake Wright Hospitality, LLC v. Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc., et al., defeating $16 million hotel franchise claim on summary judgment in federal court and winning award of $868,000 in attorneys' fees.Won DACS, Inc. v. Sierra Shelving, et al., winning patent portfolio, award of competing product, and $450,000 fee award, and effectively shutting down competitive company in state court intellectual property dispute.Won certiorari to the United States Supreme Court in Garris v. Norshipco, a maritime wrongful death case and later won defense judgment at trial, earning selection as one of the "top ten" defense wins in Virginia Lawyers Weekly.Won Ballard v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, obtaining dismissal of copyright and Lanham Act case regarding the movie “The Wedding Planner,” which grossed $97 million.Won seven figure settlement in Wood Logic v. Lehigh, a patent and trade secret case for the inventor of the “Woodpegger”.Resolved Turner Construction v. Virginia Tech, on favorable terms for the Owner of $33 million construction dispute regarding Virginia Tech's football stadium after being hired by the Virginia Attorney General to represent the University.Statewide Coordinating Counsel, Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company, regarding high profile prescription drug litigation.
