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Robert W. Sparkes, III

Robert W. Sparkes, III

Partner
Boston
+1.617.951.9134
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Rob Sparkes has extensive experience litigating complex civil and commercial matters, with a focus on defending class actions in federal and state courts. Rob is a partner and a member of the firm's Commercial Disputes, Class Action Litigation Defense, Financial Institutions and Services Litigation, and Appellate Litigation practice groups. He regularly represents retailers, financial services institutions—including banking, lending, and loan servicing companies—and other business entities in consumer class actions, individual litigation matters, and appeals in federal and state courts throughout the United States. These actions frequently involve claims alleging violations of state consumer protection statutes, breaches of warranty, violations of federal laws, such as the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and various common law causes of action. Rob also has experience representing corporate and individual clients in non-consumer business litigation, arbitration, and appellate matters, including cases involving contract, tort, product liability, intellectual property, and trade secret claims.

Rob's experience covers a wide array of subject matters, including the advertising of foods and beverages; the labeling of over-the-counter medication and dietary supplements; the sale of consumer products, including electronics, household goods, and children’s toys; mortgage loan servicing practices, automobile financing arrangements, and credit card products; the construction of an oil refinery megaproject; the development of home security system software; and the manufacture of door frames.

Rob has participated in jury and bench trials in state and federal courts, has appeared in a variety of proceedings, and has represented clients in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.  Rob has also advised consumer financial services entities and other businesses in navigating complex regulatory and compliance issues.

Rob has spoken and written extensively on class action issues, and is the co-author of chapters of the K&L Gates' treatise entitled Defense of Class Action Litigation in Federal Courts, including chapters on “Class Certification” and “Alternative Dispute Resolution.”

Within the firm, Rob serves as a co-chair of the Boston office’s Hiring Committee.

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