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Robert J. Foster

Partner

Robert J. Foster, Partner in the firm’s Litigation Group, handles complex litigation matters, including class actions, minority shareholder disputes, unfair competition claims, Lanham Act claims, personal injury, first-party claims, UM/UIM arbitrations, insurance coverage claims, bad faith, and professional liability claims. He also has extensive appellate experience and has been asked to participate as Amicus Curiae by many prestigious organizations, including the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. Rob has been a consultant to many companies regarding indemnification, licensing, trademark, and copyright issues.

Rob is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars on indemnification agreements, subrogation and liens, legal research and writing, technology, evidence, discovery, insurance coverage disputes, bad faith, and the Fair Share Act. 

Rob was an adjunct professor at Drexel University in the LeBow College of Business. From 2001-2018, he served as an adjunct professor at Temple University, teaching Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports and Recreation. He has also taught a similar class at Drexel University in the LeBow College of Business. 

Rob has been certified by the NFL and NBA Players Associations as a player representative. He has negotiated marketing deals on behalf of athletes and companies, and advised sports facilities, organizations, and professional teams on risk management and contractual issues, and provided consultation and legal services to writers, musicians, and professional athletes. He has also engaged in national webcasts and written articles on liability matters facing amateur sports organizations.

Rob serves as Judge Pro Tempore with the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas as a settlement master. He regularly serves as an arbitrator, often as the chairperson, and has served as a special master at the request of the Court. He applies a neutral view towards any assignment, drawing on his diverse experiences on both sides of civil litigation. His extensive background and exceptional ability to comprehend and break down new and complex legal issues are invaluable assets in these endeavors.

To unwind from the office, Rob and his wife Aubrie are avid crafters and can be found at various festivals and events.  While they collaborate on many types of work, Rob’s specialty is pyrography.  Rob built a raised garden for the herbs used in many of their home made products.  The family enjoys anything in the science/fiction fantasy genre while also working hard on keeping up the tradition of Friday Night Fires in the firepit Rob built in the backyard.

Education

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center , (1991)
magna cum laude, Order of the Coif

B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill , (1988)
with Distinction & Honors

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice Pennsylvania
U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Positions Held

Adjunct Professor, Drexel University LeBow College of Business (2021)
Adjunct Professor, Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality (2001-2018)
Certified NBA Player Representative (1995-1998)
Certified NFL Player Representative (1995-1996)
Judge Pro Tempore, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

Civic & Charitable Associations
Ambler Borough Council, Zoning Hearing Board

Speaking Engagements & Presentations
Moderator, "Mini Med School for Attorneys.” The National Business Institute (March 13, 2020).
Moderator, ”What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know.” The National Business Institute (November 15, 2019).
Moderator, "Civil Court Judicial Forum.” The National Business Institute (April 12, 2019).
Presenter, "Find it Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web.” The National Business Institute (August 2, 2018).
Presenter, "Anatomy and Physiology 101 for Attorneys.” The National Business Institute (July 27, 2018).
Presenter, "Negotiating Claims with Insurance Companies.” The National Business Institute (June 15, 2018).
Moderator, "What Civil Court Judges Want You to Know.” The National Business Institute (December 1, 2017).
Presenter, "Human Resource Law.” The National Business Institute (May 25, 2017).
Moderator, "As Judges See It: Best (and Worst) Practices in Civil Litigation.” The National Business Institute (October 21, 2016).
Presenter, "Insurance Bad Faith ‘Set-Up’ in Pennsylvania.” The National Business Institute (September 23, 2016).
Presenter, "The Preliminary Objection: Strategic Guidance for Filing.” The Pennsylvania Bar Institute (August 4, 2016).
Presenter, "Indemnification Clauses: Risks vs. Rewards.” The Pennsylvania Bar Institute (November 4, 2015).
Presenter, "The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit.” The National Business Institute (December 12, 2014).
Presenter, "Using Valuations and Expert Witness Appraisers in the Courtroom.” The Pennsylvania Bar Institute (December 4, 2014).
Moderator, "Civil Court Judicial Forum: Advanced Discovery and Trial Practice.” The National Business Institute (November 14, 2014).
Presenter, "How to Draft an Indemnification Agreement.” The Pennsylvania Bar Institute (November 12, 2014).
Presenter, "The Medicare “Super Lien” and Other Liens Simplified.” The National Business Institute (April 25, 2014).
Presenter, "The 16th Annual Personal Injury Potpourri.” DRI Institute (April 2014).
Moderator, "As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation.” The National Business Institute (December 5, 2013).
Presenter, "Advanced Issues in Personal Injury Litigation.” The National Business Institute (November 20, 2013).
Moderator, "Civil Court Judicial Forum: Advanced Discovery and Trial Practice.” The National Business Institute (November 2013).
Presenter, "Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes.” The National Business Institute (June 13, 2013).
Presenter, "Building Your Civil Trial Skills.” The National Business Institute (March 28, 2013).
Presenter, "Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the ‘Rambo’ Litigator.” The National Business Institute (February 1, 2013).
Presenter, "Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Pennsylvania.” The National Business Institute (January 17, 2013).
Publications & Press Mentions
Author, Navigating Through the 'Additional Insured' EndorsementThe Legal Intelligencer. (August 29, 2016)
Author, There Is More to Life Than Billable Hours. The Legal Intelligencer. (September 23, 2014)
Author, Will Your Emails Come Back to Haunt You? Reger Rizzo & Darnall Client Alert. (July 2014)
Author, Litigation Impact of Joint and Several Liability Abolishment. The Legal Intelligencer. (November 5, 2013)
Author, Do the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws Apply to Real Estate Transactions? Reger Rizzo & Darnall Client Alert. (Fall 2013)
Author, PA Supreme Court Upholds Waiver Of Claims Clause In Employment Contracts. Reger Rizzo & Darnall Client Alert. (July 2013)