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Robert Giles

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Robert Giles

  • Managing Partner Emeritus

Over a 29-year term as firm managing partner, Bob led the firm through impressive growth.

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

Bob joined Perkins Coie in 1974. He practiced in the areas of partnerships, tax planning, real estate syndications, and general corporate law.

Areas of focus

Education & Credentials

Education

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

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • U.S. Tax Court

Professional Recognition

  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington’s Super Lawyers,” 2008-2014

  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Corporate Law, 1989-2025

  • 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.)

Impact

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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