Robert A. Mandel

Robert A. Mandel is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer with more than three decades of experience advocating for clients in complex business and regulatory disputes. He has represented public and private entities across the country and internationally in both federal and state courts, including some of the most high-profile and intricate cases.

Robert earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa honoree and completed a Trewartha Senior Honors Thesis. He then earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School, where he consistently made the Dean’s List.

Robert has deep experience handling a wide array of business litigation, including cases involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, trademark and trade secret disputes, and construction defects. His clientele spans across traditional industries and emerging markets, including Arizona’s regulated marijuana sector.

Robert is also highly regarded for his appellate work. He leads efforts involving constitutional matters, public law, and business disputes, crafting legal strategies at all stages of litigation. His appellate cases include landmark decisions and high-stakes matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court.

Robert has argued cases involving more than a billion dollars in financial exposure, successfully challenging multi-million-dollar judgments and securing key rulings impacting entire industries. His skill in both courtroom litigation and written advocacy makes him a go-to collaborator for law firms seeking additional appellate firepower.

Robert is consistently recognized for his excellence in practice. He has been named to multiple peer-reviewed listings and has earned a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rating. His professional work also includes frequent speaking engagements on appellate and cannabis law topics.

Robert A. Mandel continues to be a respected legal strategist and litigator, known for handling high-stakes appeals and complex disputes with precision and commitment across state and federal jurisdictions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Zuber Lawler LLP
• Member, Council of Appellate Lawyers (CAL), American Bar Association
• Member, Appellate Practice Section, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona
• New York

Education

• University of Michigan Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  BA in Political Science

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