About Robert
Robert Harrison began his academic life at the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He moved from military education into the study of law and received his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1981. That combination of technical training and legal education set the stage for a long career in practice.
He has practiced law since earning his J.D. and is admitted to the California State Bar and to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. Those admissions have allowed him to handle matters in both state and federal forums across the region. The record shows steady professional involvement rather than short-term detours.
For his practice, Harrison has been associated with the firm Wilson Elser. At that firm he has engaged in litigation that takes him into courtrooms and hearing rooms alike. His work there has encompassed the procedural and factual work that litigation requires, including case preparation, briefing, and appearances before judges in California and in the Southern District federal court.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in how he prepares a file and pragmatic in advising clients about realistic next steps. He approaches disputes by first assessing the governing law and the practical options available. That approach guides decision-making about whether to pursue trial, seek negotiated resolution, or narrow issues through motion practice.
Over several decades in practice, Harrison has handled matters that required familiarity with both state procedures and federal practice rules. He has had occasion to work with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to move cases forward on tight schedules. The mix of calendar management, discovery strategy, and courtroom presentation has formed a steady part of his daily work.
Outside the courtroom he has maintained professional connections in the legal community and kept current with changes in procedure and case law affecting practice in California. He remains based in California and continues to represent clients through his work at Wilson Elser. He now concentrates his practice on litigation in California state and federal courts.
