David Robins
David Robins
David Robins is an esteemed attorney specializing in wage and hour law and employment law. His experience includes counseling clients through litigation in state and federal court, as well as arbitration and mediation sessions.
David has extensive experience defending clients against discrimination, retaliation and other employment-related claims. Additionally, he assists his clients with navigating wage and hour compliance audits.
Early Life and Education
David Robins was born and raised in a family that included two World War II veterans. After attending college and law school, he practiced environmental law before transitioning full time to writing fiction.
He is the author of several historical novels, such as War of the Rats. Additionally, he founded James River Writers – a non-profit organization in Richmond, Virginia that fosters creative writing among aspiring authors and students.
He is the co-founder of the Podium Foundation, a nonprofit group that brings writing and critical reasoning programs to high schools. He teaches advanced creative writing at College of William and Mary and enjoys playing guitar as well as watching sports with his family in Richmond, Virginia. Survived by his wife Anna Gruetzner Robbins; children Daniel and Sophie; he currently resides there.
Professional Career
David Robins is an experienced attorney in employment law and class action litigation. He has extensive representation experience before state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies.
He has extensive experience as a litigator, having successfully represented clients in numerous matters such as wage and hour class actions, hybrid collective/class actions, restrictive covenants, wrongful termination claims, discrimination claims, sexual harassment claims and retaliation claims.
He also specializes in business transactions, taxation and estate planning for individuals and family businesses. His knowledge and skill enable him to simplify complex issues so his clients can achieve the best outcomes for their financial futures.
Achievements and Honors
David Robbins has achieved several remarkable accomplishments throughout his life. He is a bestselling author who has published fifteen novels, several of which have been optioned for film projects, and has taught advanced creative writing at the university level for many years.
He has dedicated much of his time to giving back to the community. He founded James River Writers, a non-profit organization that assists aspiring writers by providing them with mentors; co-founded Podium Foundation which promotes writing among city youth; and started The Mighty Pen Project which offers Virginia veterans and their families training on how to turn their memories of military service into written narratives.
He is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in patent and intellectual property litigation, both federal district courts and the International Trade Commission as well as state and federal appellate courts. In numerous cases involving copyright infringement and patent inventorship, patent interference with prospective economic advantage, and trade secret misappropriation, he has achieved complete defense verdicts on defense arguments.
Personal Life
Robbins is renowned for his World War II novels. His 1990 debut, War of the Rats, chronicles two sniper duel that takes place at Stalingrad.
Robins is the founder of James River Writers, a nonprofit organization that fosters creative expression in Richmond. Additionally, he co-founded Podium Foundation which offers writing and communication skills to youth.
As president of FamilyLife, David and his wife Meg are passionate about connecting faith and family while equipping people to invest in their communities. Through FamilyLife’s resources, the couple hopes to reach new audiences and generations yet unborn.
Net Worth
Robbins is an American author of several historical fiction novels. He also founded James River Writers, a nonprofit organization in Richmond that promotes creative expression.
He began his professional career as a lawyer and has practiced environmental law for one year before transitioning into writing full time.
His first novel, War of the Rats, focused on World War II-era issues. Shortly after, he released Scorched Earth which addressed contemporary racism in America.
He also penned a collection of children’s stories and a memoir about his battle with cancer. Additionally, he co-authored two books with Amber – his longtime girlfriend and breast cancer survivor – which chronicle their experiences together.