Robert R. Henssler, Jr.

Associate

Office

San Diego
T: (619) 231-1058

Robert R. Henssler, Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire in 1997 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego in 2001.

Mr. Henssler has been lead counsel in numerous securities fraud actions. Mr. Henssler was an integral member of the Enron trial team where lead counsel’s efforts produced a record $7.2 billion recovery for shareholders. Mr. Henssler was also part of the Dynegy trial team, which produced a $474 million settlement one month before trial.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Henssler served as a trial attorney at Federal Defenders of San Diego. While at Federal Defenders, he worked on various types of criminal cases, including financial fraud, narcotics trafficking and alien smuggling. He obtained extensive trial experience at Federal Defenders (including a not guilty verdict and hung jury), and briefed and argued appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Education

University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2001

University of New Hampshire, B.A., 1997

Admissions

  • California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
  • United States District Court for the District of Colorado