About Robert Harvey

Robert Harvey Bunzel is an attorney based in San Francisco, California, with extensive experience in trust and estate litigation, white-collar criminal defense, commercial law, and employment and labor law. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1981 and currently practices at Bartko Pavia LLP.

Bunzel earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Harvard University in 1973 and later obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco in 1981. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his legal career.

His practice areas include trust and estate litigation, where he handles disputes related to trusts and estates, as well as white-collar criminal defense, where he defends clients against allegations of white-collar crimes. Additionally, he addresses legal issues in commercial transactions and manages employment-related legal matters.

Throughout his career, Bunzel has held various positions, including serving as Principal at his current firm. He is admitted to practice in the State Bar of California, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His extensive experience in litigation, negotiations, and trials has equipped him to effectively represent his clients.

Bunzel is a member of several professional associations, including the American Bar Association, the Bar Association of San Francisco, and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, where he served on the Board of Governors and as President in 2011. He has also been involved in the San Francisco Lawyer's Club of American Inn of Court, serving as President from 2003 to 2004.

Education

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. (1981) | Law

1978

Harvard University

B.A. (1978) | English Literature

1973

Experience

Principal

Bartko, Zankel, Bunzel & Miller

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

State Bar of California State Supreme Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1993

Types of Cases Handled

trust and estate litigation white-collar criminal defense commercial law employment and labor law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations Trials

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Bar Association of San Francisco

has membership Current

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 1 Embarcadero Center Suite 800 SF CA 94111

Office 2

 1 Embarcadero Center Ste 800 San Francisco CA 94111