Robert is an associate at Phillips, Erlewine, Given & Carlin. He graduated in 2013 from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. His practice focuses on entertainment, commercial, and intellectual property litigation and transactional work. Prior to joining the firm, Robert worked as an associate attorney for several years at a commercial litigation firm in San Francisco, where he represented business, personal injury, and real estate clients. Robert is licensed to practice law in California.

In addition to representing musicians and music industry professionals in his law practice, Robert’s varied catalog of original music has garnered millions of streams, and he performs internationally as a session and touring guitarist.

  • UC Berkeley (BA - History)

    UC Berkeley School of Law (JD)

  • State Bar of California

  • State Bar of California

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Trial Begins Against Supertramp Co-Founder Roger Hodgson

Firm attorneys commence trial on behalf of former members of the band Supertramp.

Firm will defend Kris Kristofferson in copyright dispute

Mr. Kristofferson retained the firm to defend him against copyright infringement claims made by a photographer who alleges that the client used a photograph he took of him without permission.

Firm files suit for members of SUPERTRAMP in royalty row

Firm partner David Given and associate Robert Carroll today filed a complaint in the Los Angeles County Superior Court for three members of the legendary progressive-rock act SUPERTRAMP over song royalties they say they are owed by the band’s two songwriters.

Firm adds new lawyer, with start-up experience

The firm adds Robert Carroll to its staff of associate attorneys.