Robin K. Carlson

Experience

She successfully defended an aircraft manufacturer at trial against product liability claims arising from an accident involving an aircraft flown in alleged icing conditions. She ensured her client's favorable verdict withstood an appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Robin successfully briefed an appeal in the Eighth Circuit that resulted in a reversal of the district court decision in a commercial banking and suit involving multimillion dollar construction loans and guarantees.

She defended multiple employers against putative class actions alleging failure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act when conducting employee background checks.

She investigated claims by property insurers, who refused to pay policy limits, against a public utility that suffered more than $70 million in losses caused by a series of earthquakes and tsunamis, ultimately reaching a successful resolution.

Robin won a summary judgement and a subsequent appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court when defending a non-profit against claims of defamation and violation of the Nebraska Deceptive Trade Practices Act brought by tanning salons.

She obtained injunctive relief and successfully prosecuted claims against former employees in violation of a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement, briefed case on successful appeal before the Eighth Circuit.

News

Publications

"Iowa Supreme Court Decides Notable Loan Participation Case," Clark's Bank Deposits and Payments Monthly, 2017