Brian J. Robbins
San Diego, CA
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Brian J. Robbins is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Litigation and M&A. Currently practicing at Robbins Llp.
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- San Diego, CALIFORNIA
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- Litigation · M&A
- Handles Litigation and M&A matters from San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (San Diego) (2026).
About Brian J. Robbins: Brian J. Robbins is an attorney based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Litigation and M&A. Currently practicing at Robbins Llp.
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Brian J. Robbins represents clients in San Diego, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Brian J. Robbins
Brian J. Robbins is a co-founder and the managing partner of Robbins LLP. He has committed his entire career to representing shareholders, employees, consumers, and small businesses in complex litigation. Mr. Robbins has prosecuted hundreds of cases across the country, often in leadership roles, and has achieved sizable monetary recoveries and corporate governance improvements on behalf of his clients. For his leadership and achievements, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2007 – many years ranking among the Top 50 Attorney in San Diego – and a Best Lawyer in America for Securities Litigation.
Mr. Robbins’ achievements are proof positive that shareholder derivative actions are an important tool for keeping corporate management and fraud in check. His dedication to shareholder rights has helped propel Robbins LLP into a nationally recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation. As lead or co-lead counsel, Mr. Robbins has negotiated sweeping corporate governance reforms and numerous multimillion dollar settlements – including one of the largest securities fraud class action recoveries in San Diego’s history.
Mr. Robbins received his Master of Laws in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center and his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School, where he served as research assistant to Professor Donald C. Langevoort, former Special Counsel for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Office of the General Counsel, and Professor Larry D. Soderquist, one of the most respected professors in the field of corporate and securities law. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in just two and one-half years from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Education
University of California Berkeley
B.A. · 1993
Georgetown University
— · 1998
Vanderbilt University
J.D. · 1997
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Connecticut, Connect
ACTIVE
California, The Stat
ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (San Diego)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions (San Diego)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (San Diego)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions (San Diego)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Derivative Suits
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shareholder Activism
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (2007-2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, The Daily Transcript (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal (2014-2016)
2026
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What areas of law does Brian J. Robbins practice?
Brian J. Robbins focuses on Litigation and M&A.
Where is Brian J. Robbins located?
Brian J. Robbins primarily serves clients in San Diego, California, with an office at 5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 300.
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