About Robert
Robert Setterbo earned his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2009 after completing a Bachelor of Science at the University of California, San Diego in 2005. He completed his formal legal education at a time when the market for new attorneys was shifting rapidly. The chronology of degrees is straightforward. It establishes a foundation for a practice that spans two coasts.
After law school, Setterbo went into practice and built experience that reached beyond a single jurisdiction. He is licensed to practice in both California and Massachusetts. That dual licensing shapes how he approaches client matters. It requires attention to differing state rules and to the ways federal and state systems interact.
Setterbo’s career path includes work at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP. He is based at the firm’s offices and handles matters that come through those doors. His role there places him among other lawyers who manage cases and transactions that implicate state law in California and Massachusetts. He has worked in environments that demand both written advocacy and negotiated solutions, though the specifics of individual cases are matters of client confidentiality.
Colleagues describe Setterbo as methodical in his preparation. He balances analysis with practical steps clients can take. That approach matters when a matter crosses state lines or when differing procedural rules affect timing and strategy. He brings his academic training to bear while adapting to the realities of litigation and counsel work in two distinct legal settings.
Outside of courtroom rhythms and case files, Setterbo’s dual admissions have influenced the kinds of problems he is called to evaluate. He often assesses whether a matter is best addressed under California or Massachusetts law, and what federal issues might be involved. This kind of early triage helps shape client expectations and the initial strategy.
Today Setterbo practices at Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP, where he handles client matters that arise under California and Massachusetts law. He focuses on representing clients across those jurisdictions in matters brought to the firm.
