About Robert Duane
Robert Duane Rowlett is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California, holding bar number 176611. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1995 and maintains an active license status. Mr. Rowlett is the founder and managing attorney of Rowlett Law Firm, a boutique law firm located in Capistrano Beach, California. His practice primarily serves clients in Southern California, focusing on business law, intellectual property, and real estate matters.
Mr. Rowlett earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating in 1995. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he obtained a degree in an unspecified field. During his time at the University of San Diego, he developed a strong foundation in legal principles, preparing him for his future practice.
Mr. Rowlett's practice areas encompass business law, intellectual property, and real estate law. He has experience in various aspects of business law, including business contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership disputes. In intellectual property, he handles patent appeals, litigation, and prosecution. His real estate practice covers commercial real estate transactions, land use and zoning issues, and residential real estate matters. He is involved in all stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and negotiations to litigation and appeals.
With over 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Rowlett has represented clients in multiple jurisdictions. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. His extensive experience includes serving as General Counsel for Wink Communications, Inc. from 2000 to 2002, where he played a pivotal role in the company's successful public offering and subsequent acquisition. Prior to that, he was an associate attorney at Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk & Rabkin in 2000.
Mr. Rowlett is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a member of the California State Bar. He is also a registered professional engineer in California, a certification he has held since 1991. He is fluent in English and serves clients throughout Southern California, providing legal services tailored to the diverse needs of the region.
