LAWYER PROFILE

Robert Van Nest

USA 2026

 Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

California

Intellectual Property

USA - Nationwide

Litigation: General Commercial

California

Litigation: Trial Lawyers

USA - Nationwide

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Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Robert Van Nest is renowned for his representation of technology companies facing intellectual property and commercial disputes. He is based in the San Francisco office of Keker, Van Nest & Peters.
Strengths

Robert is great in terms of trial strategy.

Robert is the consummate trial lawyer.

Robert is an incredible trial attorney. He has a warm, collegial presence that is appealing to the jury.

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Litigation: General Commercial - California

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Robert Van Nest is a highly respected trial lawyer with experience in a wide range of sophisticated business disputes. He offers particular expertise in the tech sector.
Strengths

Robert Van Nest is a legend in the community. He's really good, smart and hard-working.

Rob is exceptional. He's a real force and a great litigator.

Robert is great in terms of trial strategy.

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Robert Van Nest is well known for his nationwide IP disputes practice and frequently takes on matters ranging from patent infringement litigation to trademark controversies.
Strengths

Robert is remarkably talented.

Robert Van Nest is the best lawyer for enormous disputes.

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Intellectual Property - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Robert Van Nest has a sophisticated practice that incorporates patent infringement, copyright and other IP-related litigation.
Strengths

Robert is an incredible trial attorney. He has a warm, collegial presence that is appealing to the jury.

Robert is the consummate trial lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP (9)

California

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    Robert Van Nest

    Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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    Jan Nielsen Little

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    John Keker

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Elliot Peters

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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USA - Nationwide

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