Professional Biography

Robert Giles Partner

Managing Partner Emeritus

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.8536

    F +1.206.359.9536

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.8536

    RGiles@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Bob Giles served as the firm’s managing partner from 1986 through 2014, overseeing the firm's growth to more than 1,100 attorneys in 19 different offices.  He continues to assist on a number of administrative and special projects.

Bob began at Perkins Coie in 1974.  He focused his practice in the areas of partnerships, tax planning, real estate syndications and general corporate practice.

Professional Recognition

  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington’s Super Lawyers,” 2008 – 2014
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Corporate Law, 1989 – 2024
  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell

    (AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)

Professional Leadership

  • Junior Achievement of Washington, Chairman of Board, 1991 – 1992; Board of Directors, 1986 – present
  • Seattle Sports Commission, Chair, 2004 – 2005; Board of Directors, 1991 – present
  • University of Washington Law School Foundation, Chair 2014 – 2019; Board of Directors, 2009 – present 
  • Boy Scouts of America, Chief Seattle Council, Executive Board, 1994 – 2009

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Areas of Focus

Practices

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • U.S. Tax Court

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, 1974
  • University of Washington, B.A., summa cum laude, 1971