Principal Bank of America Financial Center 121 SW Morrison Street 11th Floor Portland, OR 97204-3141 T 503.553.3123 rweaver@gsblaw.com Bob has practiced complex business and tax litigation and white collar criminal defense for more than forty years. He assists companies and individuals embroiled in major government investigations and performs internal corporate investigations on their behalf. Practice Focus Litigation White Collar Defense and Investigations Workplace Misconduct He tries bet the company cases in federal and state courts, and his white collar criminal defense practice is broad. He has successfully defended cases involving federal antitrust laws, securities violations, environmental crimes, health care fraud, tax crimes, banking fraud, civil and criminal false claims cases (including qui tam actions), and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. He has also successfully defended a number of high profile cases on behalf of political figures and professional athletes, including Tonya Harding. Before entering private practice, Bob entered the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice under the Honors Graduates Program in 1975. He served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon from 1979 to 1987, and for most of that time was Chief of that office s Criminal Division. Education University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1975
University of Notre Dame, B.A., cum laude, 1972 Honors Recognitions Ranked in Chambers USA for Litigation: General Commercial (Oregon) Featured on the cover of Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, "Hometown Hero, How Robert Weaver Took Down the Rajneesh Cult," 2012 Named by peers as "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Best Lawyers, 2011, 2015 Named by peers to Best Lawyers of America in the areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Antitrust Litigation, and Securities Litigation, 1995-2018 ACLU Foundation of Oregon Civil Liberties Award for pro bono legal services to Guantánamo detainees, 2009 Named by peers as a "Super Lawyer" in Oregon Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2017; named among the Top 50 Oregon Super Lawyers, 2007-2017 Named as a "Super Lawyer" in Super Lawyers Business Edition, 2014-2015 Named by peers to Portland Monthly's guide to the best lawyers in the Portland metropolitan area, 2006 Oregon Chapter of the American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award for "contributions in the finest tradition of the legal profession," 2006 Multnomah Bar Association Professionalism Award, 2004 Martindale-Hubbell AV/5.0 Peer Review Rated Professional Activities Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2003-present Chair, 9th Circuit Judicial Conference Oregon District Delegation, 2007 Member, Legal Ethics Committee, Oregon State Bar, 1986-1990 Chair, Federal Judicial Selection Committee, 1994 and 1997 Chair, Executive Committee, Litigation Section, Oregon State Bar, 1996-1997
Community Activities Board Member, Catholic Charities of Oregon Past Board Member, St. Andrew's Legal Clinic Past School Board President, Advisory Council, The Madeleine School Experience U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Paul Evans U.S. District Court, Portland, Oregon Obtained a defense jury verdict on behalf of client accused of insider trading in violation of federal securities laws. Towne v. Anthony Robbins Companies, 339 F. Supp2d 1105 U.S. District Court, Portland, Oregon Obtained dismissal of civil complaint alleging RICO, fraud and franchise law violations; and obtained an award of attorney s fees to Tony Robbins. U.S. ex rel Ahumada v. Nish, 756 F3d 268 4 th Circuit Court of Appeals Obtained dismissal of a federal False Claims Act qui tam case on behalf of a manufacturing client, and obtained affirmance on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4 th Circuit. U.S. v. [large multistate healthcare organization] U.S. District Court, Eugene, Oregon Following a three-year multi-agency grand jury investigation, successfully defended a large multistate healthcare organization against allegations of falsely billing Medicare. U.S. v. Sea Star Line, LLC U.S. District Court, San Juan, Puerto Rico Successfully represented water freight carrier in U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division prosecution for multi-million dollar conspiracy to violate the Sherman Antitrust Act. In re Grand Jury Investigation of SS [11,000 ton international chemical/oil tanker] U.S. Attorney's Office, Seattle, Washington Obtained a non prosecution decision on behalf of an 11,000 ton international chemical/oil tanker under investigation for violations of the Federal Clean Water Act and MARPOL Conventions.
Blixseth v. Brown, et al U.S. District Court, Missoula, Montana Obtained dismissal of a $375 million professional malpractice case on behalf of a multistate law firm. U.S. ex rel Figuera v. Covan Worldwide Moving, Inc. U.S. District Court, Columbia, South Carolina Obtained summary judgment for over 90% of claims on behalf of national moving and storage company in a federal False Claims Act qui tam case. State of Oregon v. [international pharmaceutical corporation] Successfully represented international pharmaceutical corporation charged with violations of Oregon Unfair Trade Practices Act. In re Grand Jury Investigation into Freight Forwarders U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division Obtained non prosecution decision for client accused of violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act. U.S. ex rel Doughty v. Oregon Health & Science University U.S. District Court, Portland, Oregon Obtained dismissal of multi-million dollar federal False Claims Act qui tam case on behalf of Oregon Health & Science University. In re Grand Jury Investigation of SS [15,000 ton research vessel] U.S. Attorney s Office, Portland, Oregon Obtained a non prosecution decision on behalf of a 15,000 ton research vessel under investigation for violations of the Clean Water Act. Bravo v. Taco Bell Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon Successfully defended national restaurant chain in statewide wage and hour class action lawsuit in two separate eight-week jury trials, eliminating 92% of all class members and reducing damages to 8.7% of claims. U.S. v. Robinson U.S. District Court, Casper, Wyoming Obtained post trial judgment of acquittal for client convicted of Lacey Act violations.
U.S. v. [Certified Public Accountant] U.S. District Court, Portland, Oregon Successfully represented Certified Public Accountant charged in $200 million tax shelter scheme. Multiple internal corporate investigations Conducted internal corporate investigations for publicly traded multi-national companies accused of violations of federal securities laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, and mail fraud. News 30 GSB Attorneys Named to the 2018 The Best Lawyers in America List; Three Lawyers Named Lawyer of the Year GSB Newsroom, 8.15.17 Bob Weaver Was Quoted in a Law360 Article Concerning a Split-Up Ninth Circuit Law360 (subscription required), 7.31.17 31 GSB Attorneys Named to the 2017 Super Lawyers Lists GSB Newsroom, 7.11.17 Garvey Schubert Barer Ranked Among Leading U.S. Firms in Chambers USA 2017 Guide; Four Practices and 12 Lawyers Featured GSB Newsroom, 5.26.17 Oregon University Immune To FCA As Arm Of State, Judge Says Law360 (subscription required), 4.12.17 32 GSB Attorneys Named to the 2017 The Best Lawyers in America List GSB Press Release, 8.25.16 31 GSB Attorneys Named to the 2016 Super Lawyers Lists GSB Press Release, 7.11.16 Garvey Schubert Barer Ranked in Chambers USA 2016; 13 Lawyers Featured Chambers USA, 5.27.16 Thirty-three Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named to 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List GSB Press Release, 9.17.15 33 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Have Been Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2016 GSB Press Release, 8.24.15
Chambers USA Once Again Ranks Garvey Schubert Barer Among Top Law Firms in United States GSB Press Release, 5.20.15 Bob Weaver is representing Nike in a civil fraud case brought against former employees. Several of the perpetrators have also been criminally charged. OregonLive.com, 4.8.15 Congratulations to GSB Attorneys Chosen by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2015! GSB Press Release, 3.19.15 Garvey Schubert Barer Recognized By Chambers USA 2014 GSB Release, 5.27.14 Bob Weaver Spends his Sabbatical in Zambia Finding Renewed Energy Oregon State Bar Bulletin, 5.8.14 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars GSB Press Release, 9.13.13 34 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2014 GSB Press Release, 8.16.13 34 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2013 GSB Press Release, 9.7.12 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorney Robert C. Weaver, Jr. Featured on the Cover of Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012. Oregon Super Lawyers, 8.27.12 Twelve Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named Oregon "Super Lawyers" and Rising Stars 2012 GSB Press Release, 7.17.12 Bob Weaver Among Top Finalists in Daily Journal of Commerce 'Battle of the Lawyers' GSB Newsroom, 2.15.12 28 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2012 GSB Press Release, 9.6.11 Nine Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named Oregon Super Lawyers 2011 GSB Press Release, 8.18.11 13 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named as 2010 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars GSB Press Release, 11.17.10
24 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2011 GSB Press Release, 8.4.10 14 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named as 2009 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars GSB Press Release, 11.17.09 20 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2010 GSB Press Release, 9.21.09 Seven Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named Oregon "Super Lawyers" for 2008 GSB Press Release, 4.30.09 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named in 2009 Edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" GSB Press Release, 1.5.09 Garvey Schubert Barer Announces 2008 Management Team for Portland; Appoints Members to Its Firm-wide Executive Committee GSB Press Release, 1.2.08 10 Garvey Schubert Barer Attorneys Named to "Best Lawyers in America" GSB Press Release, 10.26.07 Speaking Engagements Dude, You re Killing Me Here! 25th Annual Litigation Institute & Retreat - Oregon State Bar Speaking Engagement Stevenson, WA, 3.16.18 Ethical Pitfalls of Internal Investigations: Protecting Your Company and Yourself Garvey Schubert Barer, Portland, OR, 4.26.12 "The Federal Government s Increased Focus on the Health Care Industry: More Lawyers, Guns and Money," Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys, 2011 September Quarterly Meeting Speaking Engagement Seattle, WA, 9.30.11 "The Federal Government s Increased Focus on the Healthcare Industry: More Lawyers, Guns and Money," Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys September Quarterly Meeting Speaking Engagement Seattle, WA, 9.30.11
"Don't Do This: Stupid Cross-Examination Mistakes," Skamania Lodge, 3.4.11 "Avoiding the Ethical Pitfalls of Internal Investigations: How to Protect Your Client and Yourself," The Criminal Law and Business Law Sections of the OSB Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, OR, 2.17.11 "Defending Mortgage Fraud Prosecutions" The Benson Hotel, 12.3.10 Responding to Government Audits and Investigations Garvey Schubert Barer Webinar, 4.12.07 Publications No Man's Land; Report from Guantanamo Commonweal, 10.6.06