Robert MacGill

Trial lawyer Robert MacGill has represented Fortune 50 companies, city and state governments, businesses with high-stakes legal issues, and top athletes in resolving complicated matters through negotiation or trial.

Rob's trial and appellate results are found in a variety of reported cases. Rob represents U.S. and foreign-domiciled companies at trial and before appellate courts throughout the country. He has represented clients in antitrust matters pending throughout the United States. He has served as national counsel to industrial, agricultural, real estate, and transportation organizations. His responsibilities in those roles have included defending national class actions and cases with high-dollar verdict potential. State and city governments have retained Rob to resolve or defend complex claims involving massive potential compensation or controversial government policies.

Updated Sep 2025

Robert D. MacGill of MacGill PC continues to be recognized among the leading trial lawyers in the United States. MacGill’s practice remains defined by high-stakes matters nationwide, ranging from class actions and antitrust claims to trade secret and patent disputes. Notably, he played a central role in Burnett v. National Association of Realtors, one of the country’s most closely watched antitrust class actions involving MLS rules and brokerage commissions. He also served as lead counsel in Bowling & Kennard v. Netflix, obtaining a jury verdict for his client in a nationally reported case arising from the “Our Father” documentary. His prior success includes two Top 100 Verdicts in commercial litigation cases. MacGill’s clients include Fortune 50 companies, governmental entities, and high-profile individuals. His work has drawn coverage in outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist, underscoring the breadth of his impact in litigation.

• Appellate
• Arbitration
• Class action
• Commercial
• Commercial and transactions
• Commercial disputes
• Competition/antitrust
• Construction
• Construction and real estate
• Dispute resolution
• Entertainment
• Insurance
• Intellectual property
• Product liability and recall

• Agriculture
• Aviation
• Automotive
• Construction and materials
• Consumer goods and services
• Energy
• Financial services
• Government and public policy
• Healthcare
• Industrials
• Insurance
• Media
• Pharmaceutical and life sciences
• Real estate
• Social infrastructure
• Technology and telecommunications
• Tourism
• Transport
• Utilities