Attorney
Robert S. Pearson is a civil litigator whose work experience before law school included working as an honors paralegal with the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division in Washington D.C. and as a project manager with a large regional law firm. Since law school, Robert has worked for a well-respected Tucson litigation firm. He has extensive experience in general civil and commercial litigation; has handled cases in both state and federal court; and has jury trial and arbitration experience. Representations include defending a public university in a high-profile, multi- defendant case that gained national attention involving claims for violation of Title IX and negligent hiring and retention; defending governmental entities in complex, high- exposure cases involving personal injuries in the foster-care context; prosecuting claims for employers to enforce restrictive covenants; litigating non-disclosure claims in the real estate context; resolving business disputes; and contesting foreign arbitration awards under the New York Convention.
Robert has a passion for legal writing, believes good writing matters in resolving disputes, and enjoys putting that passion to work to advocate for clients in trial and appellate courts. Robert is a Tucson native, and attended Salpointe Catholic High School. He enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and rooting for University of Arizona sports.
J.D., University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law (Dean’s List: Spring
2010, 2011, 2012)
Writer, Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law
Managing Editor, Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy
CALI Award (for highest grade in College of Law’s Bankruptcy course)
American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence, Recipient
B.A., cum laude, University of Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
United States District Court, District of Arizona
Pima County Bar Association Board of Directors, Board Member (2016 – 2018)
Pima County Bar Association, The Writ, Editorial Board (2016 – 2018)
Writing Matters, The Writ (Pima Cnty. Bar Ass’n. newspaper) (Oct. 2015)
Writing Matters — Brief Tips, The Writ (Pima Cnty. Bar Ass’n newspaper) (March 2016)
Judge Bostwick Takes Her Seat, The Writ (Pima Cnty. Bar Ass’n newspaper) (Sept. 2016)
Fee-Shifting Basics: Understanding A.R.S. 12-341.01, The Writ (Pima Cnty. Bar Ass’n newspaper) (Jan. 2017)
Fee-Shifting Basics Part Two: Interplay Between A.R.S. 12-341.01(A) and Contractual Fees Provisions, The Writ (Pima Cnty. Bar Ass’n newspaper) (Jul. 2017)
Residential Security Deposits: Does A.R.S. 33-1321 Require Itemizations?, The Writ
(Pima Cnty. Bar Ass’n newspaper) (Nov. 2017)
Aviva Children’s Services, Board Member (2017 – 2019)
Toastmasters International, Member (2015 – 2016)