Robert J. Maguire
Partner
Co-Chair, Litigation Practice
Rob Maguire co-chairs the firm's litigation practice group nationwide. In addition, Rob has an active litigation practice in which he represents businesses and individuals in state and federal court, including trials, and in administrative proceedings involving business, technology industry, and political disputes. His experience includes handling a full range of complex commercial disputes, fiduciary duty claims, trade secret and noncompete matters, government investigations, employment issues, and conflicts with regulators. Rob also advises clients on constitutional, election, campaign finance, and political matters.
Rob has represented Microsoft, Uber, Starbucks, The Seattle Times, numerous trade associations, various statewide ballot measure committees, political parties, and candidates.
Practice Highlights
Recognized litigator and trial lawyer
Election and political law
Trade secret/noncompete
Complex Commercial Litigation
Noncompetition Agreements & Trade Secrets
Political Counseling and Litigation
Admitted to Practice
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Alaska, 1998
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Washington, 2000
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U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1999
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U.S. District Court District of Alaska, 2000
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington, 2005
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U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2000
Education
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J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1998
- Contributing Editor, Journal of Law Reform
- Member, Child Advocacy Law Clinic
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A.B., Politics, Princeton University, 1994, with honors
- Certificate in Political Economy
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Vice-President, Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association
- Member, 2006-2013; Director and Co-treasurer, 2011 – Northwest Children's Fund
- Executive Board Member, Puget Sound Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society, 2000-present
- Lex Mundi Institute Alumnus, 2005
- Republican National Lawyers Association
- Captain, Seattle Breakers Hockey Club, 2001-2015
Professional Recognition
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- Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Litigation: General Commercial (Washington), 2014-2022
- Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," 2006-2008, 2010-2012, and "Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2013-2022
- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Commercial Litigation by Best Lawyers, 2013-present

Background
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- Law Clerk, Hon. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, 1998-1999