First Admitted: 1983, California

Professional Webpage: https://www.rrlawyers.com/attorney/robinson-gregory-e/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Past Chair of the Business and Corporate Section of the Orange County Bar Association
Mr. Robinson served a 6 year term on the Board and Executive Committee of the Orange County Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society. The Orange County Chapter is an Affiliate Bar of the Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Robinson was Chair in 2017, and concluded his term in 2018. During his tenure, the Chapter secured speakers from prominent judicial and governmental figures, including Judge Kent A. Jordan, Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and Sandra Jolley, Vice Chairwoman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom., 2018
Greg Robinson was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit., 2017
Greg Robinson was admitted to the United States Court of Federal Claims, in Washington, D.C., 2014
Member, Orange County Bar Association, for many years., 2019
Member, American Bar Association, for many years., 2019

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Mr. Robinson represented a U.S. manufacturer who was threatened with a lawsuit by a bank equipment lessor, after the manufacturer had been defrauded by a purported equipment leasing vendor. Mr. Robinson was able to assist his client by aggressively asserting the application of Uniform Commercial Code defenses, and by securing an early mediation with the bank. This resulted in an a prompt settlement, avoiding lengthy and costly litigation. , 2024
Mr. Robinson represented the U.S. subsidiary of a prominent Japanese manufacturer in order to protect against infringement of its intellectual property rights by a former distributor. Mr. Robinson was able to assist in-house counsel in resolving the matter without litigation. , 2024
Mr. Robinson represented the largest owner of a high tech consulting business, who was ousted by a combination of other members who wielded a majority vote. After buyout negotiations were unsuccessful, and after the majority faction unilaterally re-wrote the Operating Agreement buyout clause and claimed to have bought out the owner, Mr. Robinson led a litigation team and brought suit against the majority faction for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and other claims. Following more than four years of litigation, Mr. Robinson was able to successfully secure a confidential settlement shortly before jury trial was scheduled to begin. , 2023
Mr. Robinson represented the plaintiff real estate purchaser in a 5-day trial held in San Bernardino County Superior Court. The case involved allegations that the seller and listing agent intentionally failed to disclose material defects in property. Mr. Robinson secured a judgment against the owner, including an award of punitive damages in the amount of $200,467.50. Mr. Robinson undertook post-judgment enforcement, including a levy on real property. Mr. Robinson secured payment from the judgment debtor and filed a Full Satisfaction of Judgment on behalf of his client., 2021
Gregory Robinson represented the owner of a multimillion dollar hotel located near a major Southern California tourist destination. The owner was in escrow to sell the hotel upon completion of a major renovation. Mr. Robinson advised the owner in connection with various disputes that arose during the sale escrow, including disputes relating to the buyer's conduct, closing conditions, and contractor performance. Mr. Robinson assisted in negotiations and drafted and reviewed various documents prepared to resolve the disputes. The escrow closed successfully., 2020
Gregory Robinson represented a restaurant franchisee in an arbitration claim against the franchisor, relating to the franchisor's failure to timely oversee the construction of the franchised restaurant within the agreed budget and construction cap. The case involved a non-uniform modification of the standard franchise agreement, under which the franchisor undertook certain oblgations to develop, construct and open the restaurant. Mr. Robinson was brought into the case mid-stream. He represented the franchisee in a 5 day arbitration hearing under the auspicies of the American Aribitration Association. The hearing involved defenses relating to interpretation of the contract obligations and alleged delays caused by the franchisee. Mr. Robinson secured an arbitration award in favor of the franchisee, defeating the contract interpretation defenses. The award included the total amount of the principal cost overruns and was subsequently paid in full., 2019
Gregory Robinson represented the owner of a San Clemente townhouse in a lawsuit against the homeowners association, management company and water district for major subsidence damage due to water intrustion from common area property onto the townhouse lot. Mr. Robinson worked with geotechnical engineer experts, and developed a solid evidentiary basis for the legal claims. Mr. Robinson secured a settlement shortly before the scheduled jury trial, with confidentiality required by the settlement agreement. , 2019
La Amapola v. Honeyville, Inc., U.S. District Court, Central Dist. of Calif., Case No. 2:17-cv-01946. Represented Food Distributor in multi-million dollar federal district court lawsuit, involving 23 rail cars of white corn purchased for resale to Hispanic stores to make tamales. A major Hispanic store group experienced catastrophic customer tamale returns on the eve of Christmas, which brought significant negative TV publicity. We defended the Food Distributor and brought a third-party complaint against the Nebraska Grain Elevator, one of the largest grain distributors in North America. We investigated causation and developed significant proof that the cause of the tamale failure was the Grain Elevator's sale of white corn that had been contaminated with a new-type of GMO corn created for the ethanol industry, not food use. After defeating a motion for summary judgment, the case was when jury trial preparation was substantially complete. Settlement terms are highly confidential., 2018
Gregory Robinson represented a medical device company in connection with a dispute between multiple ownership factions regarding a business reorganization involving multiple limited liability companies, overlapping co-ownership, and claims of breaches of fiduciary duty by managing officers and directors. Mr. Robinson advised in connection with governance issues and general strategy. He secured coverage under a Directors and Officer's liability policy, leading to a prompt resolution of the dispute without costly and protracted litigation that could have jeopardized the future of the company., 2018
Gregory Robinson was selected to serve as independent corporate counsel in connection with a dispute between two 50% shareholders following the death of the dissident shareholder's spouse. Mr. Robinson advised on governance and buy sell matters, and including the conducting of contentious shareholders and board of director meetings., 2018
In a case challenging the IRS' actions against a private business through its Criminal Investigation Service, the firm obtained a published opinion in favor of its client from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in a Federal Tort Claims Act case. Greg Robinson served as co-counsel on the appeal. Snyder & Associates Acquisitions LLC v. U.S. 859 F.3d 1152 (9th Cir. 2017). The litigation also involved a case in the United States Court of Federal Claims, in Washington, D.C., asserting takings claim under the United States Constitution. Snyder & Associates Acquisitions LLC v. U.S., Case No. 14-736C., 2017
Gregory Robinson defended a manufacturer licensee of licensed sports team fan products against co-owner claims for a preliminary injunction. Mr. Robinson secured a confidential settlement preserving the right to continue the business., 2016
Gregory Robinson served as local counsel for an international automobile manufacturer, Lotus Cars USA, in connection with the defense of consumer litigation., 2016
Prosecute claim for unpaid commissions on behalf of independent sales representatives under state statute allowing for treble damages and attorney's fees. Secure confidential settlement before trial., 2016

Representative Clients:

Honeyville, Inc., Innovasc, LLC, Lotus Cars USA, Inc., Wood Oil Company, National Blending Co., 2020

Pro bono/Community Service:

In August 2019 the Firm held its 12th Annual “Summer Celebration,” in which we raise funds for local charitable organizations. For approximately 8 years, the Summer Celebration has benefitted Laura’s House, a nonprofit organization providing housing and services for battered women and families., 2019
Mr. Robinson volunteered pro-bono services in connection with a Citizenship/Naturalization Fair sponsored by the Public Law Center., 2018
Mr. Robinson completed seven years of volunteer service on Tuesday mornings for his local church., 2018
Mr. Robinson volunteered pro-bono services in connection with a Citizenship/Naturalization Fair sponsored by the Public Law Center., 2017

Honors/Awards:

Highest possible peer-review rating in legal ability and ethical standards., Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubble, 2024

Educational Background:

Trial Advocacy Skills from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), 2004
BA English, cum laude, Brigham Young University, 1980

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

California Continuing Education of the Bar (“CEB”), Instructor/panelist

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Robinson & Robinson, LLP celebrated the 20th Year Anniversary of the Firm's founding in 1997., 2017

Industry Groups:

High Tech
Automobile
Consulting
Food
Insurance Services
Manufacture and Distribution
Medical Device
Real Estate
Software

Gregory Robinson