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Admitted to Practice

Oregon, 1979

Robert D. Newell

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Bob Newell does complex commercial litigation. His litigation experience includes securities, trade secrets, non-compete and unfair competition, Uniform Commercial Code, health care and software disputes in state and federal courts. Bob has extensive trial experience and knowledge in Oregon and federal procedure, and speaks and writes on a variety of litigation topics before lawyers and industry groups.

Representative Experience

Too Marker v. Shinhan USA

Represented defendant on a claim of infringement of a registered trade dress involving a functionality defense. (D. Or.)

Root v. Root

Represented plaintiff in a breach of trust and breach of fiduciary duty against a trustee. (Deschutes Cnty. Cir. Ct.)

Viacom v. Hollywood Entertainment

Represented plaintiff in a multimillion-dollar misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition case. (D. Or.)

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan v. Alta Bates Hospital

Represented plaintiff against hospital in a claim for breach of contract involving a complicated service provision contract. (Arbitration)

Anesthesiologists Associated Inc. v. ProDX

Represented plaintiff medical billing company against software developer for breach of contract and negligence. Jury verdict for plaintiff. (Multnomah Cnty. (Or.) Cir. Ct. 2006)

Black v. Arizala

Represented issuer in securities fraud claim arising out of FCC auction of licenses to mobile telephone company in Puerto Rico. Resulted in judgment for our client. (Multnomah Cnty. (Or.) 2005)

FTC v. Whole Foods

Represented third party competitor against disclosure of trade secrets. (D.D.C.)

Oregon Health & Science University v. Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Represented plaintiff in a lawsuit against a drug manufacturer in a claim of breach of contract and various patent related issues. (D. Or.) 2003

Professional & Community Activities

Member, Board of Directors, Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund
Vice Chair of the Board, Mercy Corps
American Board of Trial Advocates
Editorial Board, Oregon State Bar Litigation Journal
Former President, Multnomah Bar Association
Former Secretary and Chair, Pleading and Practice Committee
Former Member, Board of Governors – Oregon State Bar

Professional Recognition

Recipient, Mercy Corps 2009 Humanitarian Hero Award
Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Litigation: General Commercial (Oregon) by Chambers USA, 2003-2011
Named as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in Business Litigation by Woodward/White, 2003-2007; named in Commercial Litigation, 2008-present
Recipient, Oregon State Bar Pro Bono Challenge Award for the most individual hours of pro bono legal services, 2004-2006
Named as one of “Portland’s Best Lawyers” in Commercial Litigation by Portland Monthly, 2006-present
Selected to "Oregon Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2006-2011

Education

J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 1976
A.B., Harvard College, 1969, with honors


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