Robert Allison Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, US

• Manage Family Law matters including the following issues:
• Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce & Legal Separation)
• Child Custody & Visitation
• Spousal/Child Support
• Division of Property
• Enforcement of Orders

• Managed construction defect defense cases in SB800 pre-litigation stages and pre-trial practice.
• Prepared and responded to discovery requests and took depositions of plaintiff homeowners.
• Attended case management conferences and teleconferences with the Judges and Special Masters.
• Coordinated communication between clients, insurance carriers, experts, and other relevant parties.

• Analyzed parties’ briefs and supporting exhibits and helped law clerks prepare judicial opinions on motions to exclude expert testimony, motions to strike errata to deposition testimony, and a Social Security appeal.
• Drafted memoranda regarding a class action certification matter and general copyright and trademark law.
• Attended all Civil and Criminal motion hearings, Case Management Conferences, and post-hearing meetings between the Judge and law clerks.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Assisted attorneys with pending litigation matters involving the Federal Tort Claims Act, Federal Medical Care Reimbursement Act, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Medicare Provider Enrollment.
• Analyzed administrative and investigative records, prepared summaries of relevant facts and evidence, drafted witness declarations, observed witness interviews with lead attorneys, and organized exhibits for filing.

• Conducted weekly client intake interviews at UCSF Geriatric Center and client residences.
• Managed client cases using electronic and physical case management systems.
• Counseled many clients on advance health care directives, powers of attorney, wills, family law issues, and provided general advice regarding insurance and retirement accounts under attorney supervision.

• Drafted fact patterns and sample memoranda for teaching assistants and professors.
• Researched many issues of law including negligent infliction of emotional distress, illegal searches and seizures, parental liability, misappropriation of right to publicity, and fair use of copyrighted work.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Health Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General