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Robert Stoll (Retired)

Robert was one of the original firm founders. He retired from the practice of law but still maintains an office where he spends his time working on political matters for both governmental and private agencies. Robert’s original vision of the firm still holds true today, a progressive firm that puts clients first.

In his legal career, he tried over 150 jury and non-jury cases in state and federal courts, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Although these covered a wide range in both criminal and civil law, most of his practice focused on very large and complex financial litigation, including numerous securities, antitrust, and class actions cases.

Over the years, he has been honored by numerous awards by the state and federal bar associations as well as other non-legal related groups.

Harvard Law School, J.D., 1968

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Economics, cum laude, 1964

Stoll Berne (fka Law Offices of N. Robert Stoll)
Retired Shareholder, 2009-present
Shareholder, 1969-2009

Hon. Arno Denecke (Oregon Supreme Court)
Law Clerk, 1968-1969

F. Lee Bailey, Esq.
Law Clerk, 1966-1968

Robert’s efforts in non-political community service has covered a range of issues, but has primarily been focused in four areas over the years:

1. Assistance in providing legal services for the poor and minority communities;

2. Mentoring “at risk” children;

3. Assisting in creating opportunity for African-Americans; and

4. Involvement in various educational institutions.

Robert is married to Barre McFarlane Stoll, Psy. D., Counseling Center, Reed College. They have four children.

Representative Cases

Melridge Securities Litigation

Robert Stoll, Gary Berne, and Steve Larson obtained an $88 million jury verdict, on behalf of investors in a class action for violations of the federal securities laws.

Farmers Insurance – Overtime Class Action

Stoll Berne served on the Steering Committee and as liaison counsel in a nationwide class and collective action under federal and state laws brought on behalf of approximately 2800 claims adjusters working in states across the country.

Farmers Insurance – Overtime Class Action

Stoll Berne served on the Steering Committee and as liaison counsel in a nationwide class and collective action under federal and state laws brought on behalf of approximately 2800 claims adjusters working in states across the country.

Nickel Ore Processing Facility Lawsuit

Stoll Berne represented approximately 50 individual residents of Coos Bay, Oregon, including the elderly and families with young children, who lived adjacent to a nickel ore processing facility that was releasing large quantities of fine red dust.

Exxon Mass Environmental Tort

Stoll Berne attorney Robert Stoll (Retired) represented Alaskan fishing interests, municipal governments, and landowners along Prince William Sound who suffered damages in the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Melridge Securities Litigation

Robert Stoll, Gary Berne, and Steve Larson obtained an $88 million jury verdict, on behalf of investors in a class action for violations of the federal securities laws.

Melridge Securities Litigation

Robert Stoll, Gary Berne, and Steve Larson obtained an $88 million jury verdict, on behalf of investors in a class action for violations of the federal securities laws.

Articles

October 27, 2017 – How Congressional Republicans Dismantled Consumer Protections in One Fell Swoop,” Portland Business Journal

Retired Stoll Berne founding attorney, Robert Stoll, recently published an article in the Portland Business Journal. The October 27, 2017 article, “How Congressional Republicans Dismantled Consumer Protections in One Fell […]

September 17, 2006 – “Too Late and Too Early: The Inconsistent Tolling Rules for Statutes of Limitation,” Class Action Reports

Is it possible both to be too late to file a complaint and too early? In a word, yes. While it sounds impossible, this is the unusual result produced by […]

News

Robert Stoll Honored with AGE+ Ageless Award

Each year, AGE+ honors individuals with their distinguished Ageless Award. This year, our own Robert Stoll received the Ageless Award for his social justice advocacy and unwavering dedication to helping others.

25th Anniversary of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Disaster

Robert Stoll was interviewed by The Portland Business Journal on the 25th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez tragedy that decimated the Alaskan Coast.  Read more….

Stoll Berne Attorneys Honored by 2012 Oregon Super Lawyers

Stoll Berne proudly announces that fourteen of the firm’s attorneys have been selected as either 2012 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, with one of our attorneys in the Top 10 list and two in […]

Robert Stoll (Retired) Featured in Oregon Super Lawyers Magazine

N. Robert Stoll fights the good fight for the downtrodden. To read the full story about Robert Stoll’s outstanding career, written by Susan G. Hauser for the Oregon Super Lawyers […]

Honors for Stoll Berne attorneys in 2008 Oregon Super Lawyers

Stoll Berne proudly announces that seven of its partners have been selected in 2008 Oregon Super Lawyers.

Robert Stoll (Retired) Receives Henry H. Hewitt Access to Justice Award

Robert Stoll (Retired) received the Campaign for Equal Justice’s top honor, the Henry H. Hewitt Access to Justice Award.

Portland Business Journal, “A Long Time to Get Paid”

Victims of the 1989 Exxon Valdez accident have few better friends than Portland attorney Bob Stoll.

Robert Stoll Honored by Campaign for Equal Justice

The Lawyers’ Campaign for Equal Justice honored Robert Stoll with The Henry H. Hewitt Access to Justice Award on March 4, 2008.

STOLL BERNE – New Name / Same Firm

Stoll Stoll Berne Lokting & Shlachter P.C. has shortened the firm name to STOLL BERNE in recognition of senior partners Robert Stoll and Gary Berne.

2008 Archived News

Larson named to Partners Council of NCLC

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