Rob is an experienced litigator who focuses on defending complex class actions in federal and state courts across the United States. He represents retailers, financial services institutions, and other business entities in high-stakes consumer class actions, individual litigation matters, and appeals, bringing a strategic, results-oriented approach to each engagement.
Rob regularly handles disputes involving state consumer protection statutes, breaches of warranty, and violations of federal laws such as the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as well as various common law causes of action. His experience spans a broad range of industries and subject matters, from consumer products and food and beverage advertising to mortgage loan servicing, automobile financing, and large-scale construction projects.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Defended global online retailer in putative class action alleging deceptive labeling of melatonin supplements and asserting claims for violation of Washington and New York consumer protection laws, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment.
Defended global online retailer in putative class action alleging deceptive and misleading labeling of over-the-counter "non-drowsy" cold medication and asserting claims for violation of Washington, Wisconsin, and Ohio consumer protection laws, breach of express and implied warranties, and unjust enrichment.
Defended global online retailer in putative class actions alleging false advertising and deceptive labeling of spices and asserting claims for violation of Washington, California, and Pennsylvania consumer protection laws, as well as various common law causes of action.
Representative Experience
Defended global online retailer in putative class action alleging deceptive labeling of melatonin supplements and asserting claims for violation of Washington and New York consumer protection laws, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment.
Defended global online retailer in putative class action alleging deceptive and misleading labeling of over-the-counter "non-drowsy" cold medication and asserting claims for violation of Washington, Wisconsin, and Ohio consumer protection laws, breach of express and implied warranties, and unjust enrichment.
Defended global online retailer in putative class actions alleging false advertising and deceptive labeling of spices and asserting claims for violation of Washington, California, and Pennsylvania consumer protection laws, as well as various common law causes of action.
Defended global online retailer in putative class action alleging unlawful marketing and sale of children's toy figurines in violation of the California Unfair Competition Law.
Defended global online retailer in putative class action alleging deceptive and misleading advertising of a consumer video game console and asserting claims for violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, and unjust enrichment.
Defended sports entertainment company in putative class action in Connecticut alleging breach of contract and violations of state law regarding treatment of athletes as independent contractors; successfully moved to dismiss all claims.
Defended national mortgage loan servicer in putative class actions in Pennsylvania and California challenging certain disclosures contained in servicer's custom loan modification agreements; obtained dismissal of two cases on motions to dismiss and defeated class certification in the other case.
Defended national mortgage loan servicer in putative class action in Washington challenging property preservation and inspection activities performed on vacant or abandoned homes before foreclosure; successfully opposed and defeated class certification.
Defended national mortgage loan servicer in putative class action in West Virginia alleging violation of state debt collection and foreclosure laws and raising issues regarding the enforceability of mandatory arbitration provisions and class action waivers; obtained an order compelling individual arbitration after successful appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
Defended national mortgage loan servicer in putative nationwide class action in New York alleging improper charging of private mortgage insurance to consumers; successfully moved to dismiss all claims.
Defended national mortgage loan servicers in several putative class actions brought by consumers in Massachusetts, Delaware, and New York, among other states, alleging state and federal law claims in connection with the servicers' participation in the Home Affordable Modification Program.
Defended national settlement service provider in complex action alleging that client's business, which provided real estate closing services to mortgage lenders, violated the unauthorized practice of law provisions of Massachusetts law, including representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.
Represented home security company in complex software-related litigation in Delaware Chancery Court seeking recovery of intellectual property, trade secrets, and technology improperly obtained by competitor, including through expedited pre-trial proceedings and a bench trial; successfully obtained post-trial injunction.
Represented global contractor in arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce arising from the construction of an oil refinery megaproject valued at $8 billion.
Defended trustees for mortgage-backed securities trusts and national mortgage loan servicers in actions alleging violation of state foreclosure laws, including litigation arising from challenges to trustees' or servicers' standing to foreclose under state law.
Defended national automobile and auto finance companies in state court litigation involving products liability, repossession, and lemon law issues under Massachusetts law.
Defended large door manufacturing company in several personal injury and products liability cases in Massachusetts state court.
Represented national credit card companies in connection with FDIC enforcement matter and implementation of remediation plan related to the marketing and sale of credit card add-on products.
Assisted consumer financial institutions in responding to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and complaints and inquiries from state attorneys general and federal banking regulatory agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Represented, on a pro bono basis, individual immigrants seeking permanent resident status in the United States, including defending several unaccompanied minors through the Kids In Need of Defense organization and adult individuals through the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project.
Represented, on a pro bono basis, several prison inmates at Massachusetts Correctional Institution–Cedar Junction in claims alleging civil rights violations, including excessive use of force and unconstitutional conditions of confinement, stemming from the aftermath of a cell-block disciplinary incident.
Credentials
Education
Education
- Boston University School of Law, 2005, J.D., summa cum laude, Articles Editor, Boston University Law Review
- Stonehill College, 2002, B.A., summa cum laude
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Massachusetts
Court admissions
Court admissions
- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
- American Heart Association “Lawyers Have Heart Boston” 5K road race and charity event –Captains Committee (2015–2026), Executive Leadership Committee (2017–2026)
Clerkships
Clerkships
- Honorable Joseph L. Tauro, United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
News
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Insights
Insights
Law360
Using Rule 23(f) to Review Class Certification Orders
Insights
Law360
How to Navigate Class Incentive Awards After Justices' Denial
Insights
Law360
What 5-Year BIPA Time Limit Means for Class Action Defenses
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Events
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