Real Estate Insurance
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Jack H. Robbins Page *
Jack H. Robbins
Dana Point, California 92629
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PROFILE
Senior level attorney with extensive experience in advising management on business operations
Expertise in business agreements and indemnity issues Experienced litigator Adept at building
key strategic relationships with internal and external partners Experienced lawyer with a keene
understanding for law and its impact on business Experienced at managing outside counsel and
reducing costs
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Contract Negotiations Regulatory Compliance Internet Marketing and
e-Commerce
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Employment/HR Intellectual Property Litigation and Insurance
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Reduced use of outside counsel by bringing legal work in-house, resulting in cost savings of
over 60%, while increasing timeliness of project completion
• Protected the interests of company and owners by participating in discussion and planning of
all major company issues and initiatives, thus insuring legal compliance and avoiding legal
problems and litigation
• Took the lead role in negotiation of over 100 contracts with major business partners and
affiliates, resulting in more favorable terms to the company
• Successfully collaborated with HR in responding to numerous incidents and disputes
involving employees, thus avoiding litigation or any governmental claims being filed
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spectrum Direct Insurance Services, Inc., Mission Viejo, CA 3/2007 to
10/2010
Vice President/General Counsel
Company is industry leader in internet marketing and e-commerce for financial services, listed for 2
consecutive years as Inc. 5,000 fastest growth companies. Company owns and operates many
brands and co-brands (B2B and B2C), monetizes databases, runs online offers, and engages in
affiliate marketing and social media.
General Counsel with a successful track record in achieving business and legal goals through strong
business acumen, broad legal skills, and a proven ability in aligning strategic business objectives
with legal requirements.
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Law Office of Jack Robbins, Dana Point, CA 6/2003 to 3/2007
Principal
A boutique law firm representing small and mid-size private companies in Southern California.
Served as Principal, handling contracts, corporate, employment, real estate and litigation in state
and federal courts. Expertise in drafting business agreements (confidentiality, noncircumvention and
noncompete), business formation (corporations, LLCs) and indemnity issues.
Mission Pacific Capital, Inc., Capistrano Beach, CA 1999 to 2003
General Counsel
A privately held financial services and technology company, providing equipment leasing, software
design, internet applications, and consulting services. Served as the chief legal officer, responsible
for a wide range of legal and management issues.
Bottum & Feliton, Los Angeles, CA 1987 to 1991
Senior Associate Attorney
An AV-rated midsize law firm (later merged with national law firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard &
Smith LLP) with practice related to insurance coverage, professional liability and general tort
disputes on behalf of defendants and insurance companies.
EDUCATION
JD Degree, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA
BA, Political Science (Cum Laude), CSU, Northridge, Los Angeles, CA
ADMISSIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Admitted, State Bar of California (State Bar No. 106573)
Admitted to all state and federal courts in California
Member, American Corporate Counsel Association
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Writer and lecturer for continuing education programs on business law, intellectual property and
internet issues.
Authored recent articles include:
“Doing Business on the Internet: A Legal Perspective”, The Orange County Realtor
“Copyright and Trademark Law for the Real Estate Industry”, The Orange County
Realtor
“Trade Secret Protection and Covenants Not to Compete in California”,
The Orange County Realtor
Presented speeches before several local business groups include:
“Legal Issues Relating to Doing Business on the Internet”
“Trade Secret Protection and Covenants Not to Compete in California”
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