One of our firm's founding partners, Bob retired in 2016 after 57 years of practicing law. He was a man who viewed the law as a calling, bringing professionalism and kindess to all he did. Bob passed away in August of 2018. Our firm continues forward honoring the spirit and values he instilled.
Professional Recognition
University of Oregon School of Law - Award of Merit (1989)
Lane County Bar - Award of Merit (1991)
Oregon State Bar - Award of Merit (1996)
American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!” (Goethe) Bob Fraser lives this sentiment.
Bob Fraser worked his way through college primarily as a construction worker, including projects in Oregon. After a post-college stint as a Marine officer, Bob went on to attend law school before returning to Oregon. Trying and winning his first case after law school, Bob was “hooked” on the courtroom. Since then his practice has exemplified the idea that the speciality of a trial lawyer is trial.
Bob’s experience over the years was primarily in the litigation and counseling of product liability, commercial and business litigation, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, work-site accidents, professional malpractice, employment issues and construction and building defect issues. During the last few years before his entry into semi-retirement, Bob also provided services as a mediator in each of these areas, including for the Oregon Court of Appeals mediation panel.
In addition to his professional activities, Bob always maintained an active role in the community serving as president of both the Oregon Bach Festival and the Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation. Married to his college sweetheart and retired realtor Violet, they have three daughters, one a writer and two actively engaged as members of the Oregon State Bar. As an active sailor he has been commodore of both the National Thistle Class Association and the Eugene Yacht Club. Bob and Violet have traveled extensively.
Education / Military
Taylor University (B.A. 1952)
Indiana University (J.D., 1959)
United State Marine Corps, captain, active duty battery commander (1952-1955),
active reserve (1955-1964)
Professional Leadership
Oregon State Bar
Board of Governors
President (1990)
State Bar Task Force on Gender Fairness, co-chair with Susan P. Graber, Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court