Rob Carey

About Rob Carey

Mr. Carey handles class-action lawsuits against many organizations and companies. His recent efforts are in the Propane Exchange Tank Litigation, Hyundai/Kia MPG Litigation, and the Swift Truckers Litigation. He was lead counsel in the LifeLock Sales and Marketing Litigation, Hyundai Motor America’s cases on sub-frame corrosion and airbag systems, and the State of Arizona’s claim against McKesson Corporation for overcharging on prescription drugs. Rob\'s experience includes numerous jury trials and verdicts with as much as $75 million at stake in federal and state courts across the country. He served as trial counsel on claims by counties for damages from tobacco-related illnesses, and as special counsel in the landmark tobacco litigation, Since then, he has led dozens of class actions in various states. As Chief Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Carey oversaw legal, policy, legislative, and political issues for the Arizona attorney general\'s office. There, Mr. Carey developed Arizona\'s laws requiring DNA testing of all sex offenders and that criminals pay the cost of victims\' rights. He was a principal drafter behind the first major overhaul of Arizona\'s criminal code, and drafted key parts of the federal Prisoner Litigation Reform Act for Senators Dole and Kyl. He served as a campaign staffer, intern, and staff member for Senator John McCain during and after McCain\'s first run for public office. He has also served as a judge pro tempore in Maricopa County Superior Court, presiding over contract and tort jury trials, and was also recognized by that court\'s judges for outstanding contributions to the justice system, Mr. Carey enjoys teaching law and public policy courses, most recently at the ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Mr. Carey earned his bachelor\'s degree at Arizona State University, his MBA and law degree from the University of Denver, and completed Harvard University\'s John F. Kennedy School of Government\'s state and local government program.

Experience

1. Partner

   Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

   Jan 2002 — Present

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Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• University of Denver

  J.D, M.B.A.