Robert Scott Lawrence

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property

Focus areas

Copyrights, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret, Trademarks

Meet Robert Scott Lawrence, an adept legal professional at Lawrence Bartels LLP, dedicated to serving clients in Southern California, primarily focusing on Orange County. Specializing in intellectual property and commercial litigation, Mr. Lawrence adeptly navigates a wide spectrum of legal matters, ranging from white collar criminal defense to intricate commercial conflicts.

His extensive expertise encompasses various facets of the legal arena, including commercial arbitration and mediation. With a formidable presence in both state and federal courts, he skillfully advocates for clients embroiled in diverse cases, such as civil and criminal racketeering, unfair competition, tax fraud, toxic torts, bank fraud, securities violations, misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as trademark and copyright infringement.

Admitted to practice law in California and Illinois, Robert Scott Lawrence is also authorized to practice before several esteemed federal courts. These include the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

In pursuit of his legal journey, Mr. Lawrence earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California San Diego in 1991. He then went on to achieve his Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 1995, solidifying his legal prowess.

Recognized for his exceptional litigation skills and contributions to the realm of intellectual property, Orange County Business Journal has honored Mr. Lawrence as a distinguished Top Attorney. Committed to the legal community, he actively participates in the Orange County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Beyond his legal endeavors, he dedicates his time to community service, notably through his involvement with the Volunteer Legal Services Program.