Robert's practice focused on regulatory, administrative and government-relations matters before state and local governments and their agencies.

Robert continues his work serving as neutral in dispute resolution matters.

Relevant Experience

• Lobbying on behalf of the alcohol beverage industry, serving as chairman of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 1982-1985; also representation on behalf of other industries' legislative interests, ranging from: automotive to healthcare (including medical professionals) to hospitality (restaurants, bars and hotels) to funeral directors.
• Regulatory and administrative litigation representing suppliers, distributors and franchisors in the following areas: alcohol beverage/food industries; professional services (including doctors, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists).
• Serves as neutral in mediations for disputes involving commercial and public policy matters.

Education
JD, Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1976BS, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1973