Robert P. Robinson
California
Hickman Robinson LLP
701 B Street, Suite 1840
San Diego, CA 92101
United States
Tel: 619.819.8383
Email:
robert@hickmanrobinsonlaw.com
Web:
www.hickmanrobinsonlaw.com
Robert Robinson is the managing partner of Hickman Robinson LLP, a San Diego–based law firm known for providing progressive, strategic legal solutions to business and real estate clients.
Robert’s practice focuses on both real estate and business/corporate law, where he skillfully represents clients in a wide range of transactional and litigation matters. In addition to his work on deals and disputes, he serves as outside general counsel to many of his long-standing business clients, offering trusted, day-to-day legal guidance that helps them navigate complex operational and risk-management issues.
Robert has been named to the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, and to the Super Lawyers list in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multi-phase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on twelve indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
Robert has also been named as a Semi-Finalist in Construction Law by the San Diego Daily Transcript, and named to the Best of the Bar by the San Diego Business Journal. Robert has been named to the SD50 in 2020, as one of the Top 50 business leaders in San Diego during the pandemic. He was named Top 500 Most Influential People in San Diego, and Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in San Diego, by the San Diego Business Journal.
Robert has served on the esteemed Advisory Board of the San Diego State University Real Estate School, Corky McMillan Center for Real Estate. Robert has also served as a legal analyst and legal contributor on radio and television, appearing on such shows as Politics & Profits, America Trends, and Real Talk San Diego.
As a San Diego State University graduate ’00 (BS in Business-Accounting; Minor in Communication), he is a season ticket holder and an Aztec For Life. As a California Western School of Law graduate ’03 (Juris Doctorate), he was an editor of the California Western School of Law, Law Review and International Law Review. During law school, Robert also studied in York and London, England, at the Law School of England and Wales.
Key areas of focus include:
- Transactions
- Litigation
- Real Estate Acquisition, Disposition & Workouts
- Property Management
- Real Estate Syndication and Developments
- Construction Litigation
- Contract Preparation
- Broker/Agent Representation
- Professional License Defense
- Landlord/Tenant Law
- Commercial, Retail and Office Lease Review
- Land Use & Title Disputes
- Easements & Encroachments
- Partition Actions
Hickman Robinson LLP is a San Diego-based law firm that delivers progressive, innovative, and strategic legal solutions tailored to the needs of businesses, real estate professionals, and individuals navigating today’s complex legal and economic landscape. The firm focuses on business law, real estate law, and litigation, offering up-to-date advisory services, smart transactional representation, and assertive advocacy in disputes of all kinds. With a commitment to professionalism, honesty, and efficiency, Hickman Robinson’s attorneys help clients achieve their goals by blending adaptive, cost-effective strategies with a deep understanding of market dynamics and legal trends.
Built on a foundation of traditional values and forward-thinking practice, Hickman Robinson brings decades of combined experience to every matter, guiding clients through negotiation, transaction, and litigation with diligence and care. The firm’s lawyers serve as trusted advisors and, when needed, aggressive advocates, protecting clients’ interests while striving for successful outcomes. Known for treating clients with the same respect and dedication they would want for themselves, Hickman Robinson fosters long-term relationships grounded in integrity and results-driven representation.
“Robert is widely recommended for his work across real estate and corporate matters. Clients appreciate his steady guidance on both day-to-day operations and high-stakes matters, and peers point to his leadership within the firm and his growing influence in the San Diego market as markers of a lawyer with both credibility and long-term client trust.”