Robert E. Linkin is a partner in the firm’s complex litigation/dispute resolution group. Rob represents clients in complex litigation, securities litigation, and class action lawsuits. He brings more than 26 years of legal experience advising clients in business disputes, financial reporting, and commercial litigation.
- Co-lead counsel defending an auto maker in a putative class action alleging fraud
- Co-lead counsel representing putative class alleging violations of open meetings requirements
- Co-lead counsel for class in recently settled and approved Matson v. NIBCO, Inc. resulting in settlement fund valued at $8.1 million
- Co-lead counsel for Japanese auto part manufacturer in In Re Auto Parts Antitrust Litigation (E.D. Mich.)
- Lead counsel for founder of Fortune 500 Company in pending FINRA arbitration claim
- Lead counsel for wealthy private investor in $6.5 million FINRA arbitration claim favorably settled confidentially after fourth day of planned three-week trial
- Lead counsel for former 14-year major league baseball player against registered investment advisory firm, resulting in $6.7 million settlement
- Lead counsel in multiple FLSA collective wage and hour matters
- Counsel for class in securities class action resulting in $13 million common-fund settlement on behalf of class of South American investors
- Counsel for class in securities class action resulting in $10 million common-fund settlement on behalf of class of credit union members
- Lead counsel in Madoff-related FINRA arbitration claim resulting in favorable confidential settlement
- Lead counsel in Madoff-related arbitration claim resulting in $700,000 arbitration award
- Management and litigation of $120 million arbitration claim on behalf of an international commercial bank
- Successful representation of statewide class of health care providers resulting in court-approved settlement of several million dollars
- Successful representation of Swiss bank in FINRA arbitration leading to complete defense victory following two-week trial
Press Releases
Munck Wilson Mandala Litigation Team Secures $10 Million Settlement for Homeowners from Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
The case was brought on behalf of homeowners in the San Antonio metropolitan area and the Birmingham Alabama metropolitan area who owned homes built by D.R. Horton. The homes contained NIBCO PEX Pipe, a product reported to have manufacturing defects that led to massive leaks. Pursuant to the approved settlement, class members who previously have
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Avoid Investment Scams
To alleviate doubt about your investments, here are some red flags you can look for that could indicate securities or investment fraud. Are you being pressured to make a quick decision? If you are being told to send the money immediately and you are facing high pressure without any time to perform research or ask
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Securities Update: Finra Hits Another Veteran Broker Over UIT Sales
UITs are typically held for 24 months and carry high sales charges that can reach 4.0%. Premature rollovers can result in investors incurring additional unnecessary sales charges. Gunter’s trading recommendations and practices resulted in FINRA’s finding that Gunter violated FINRA’s suitability rule, as well as Rule 2010 requiring member firms and associated persons to observe
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Time Horizon is Everything
In any investing scenario, your financial advisor should be checking back in with you, at least yearly (if not more) to constantly assess your goals and the risks you want to take. A reliable financial advisor will tell you that sticking to a plan based on your goals, your time horizon, and your individual risk
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Hiring a Financial Advisor
With investing, there is a great deal of knowledge required to understand the markets and how stocks, bonds, and various investments work. While some have a knack for investing on their own, most investors are busy people who rely on a financial advisor to handle their investments. The key to having good results is doing
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UBS Clients Lose Significant Sums in UBS’ YES Program
Beginning in December 2019, investors began suffering significant losses after a spike in volatility. Similar to the LJM Hedge Fund collapse in February 2018, investors are discovering that during volatility spikes, price swings blow past breakeven points in the strategy, resulting in losses for most positions. And like the LJM Hedge Fund, investors in the
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Munck Wilson Mandala Adds Securities Litigator In Austin
As published on Law360 on May 6, 2020. By Katie Pohlman Robert E. Linkin has joined Munck Wilson as a partner after more than 24 years of representing clients in business disputes, acting as lead counsel or class counsel and advising corporations on consumer protection, fiduciary, antitrust and fraud matters. He also represented a Japanese
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COVID -19 and Investor Claims
Of course, not all losses are the result of misconduct. When markets suffer disruption, losses can occur regardless of whether your financial professional has provided you with appropriate advice and recommendations. But importantly, those market losses may have been exacerbated by your financial professional’s failure to properly advise you with regard to your investments. You
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Protect yourself from Investment Fraud
What are some examples of investment fraud and advisor misconduct? Investment fraud occurs when an issuer, seller, or other promoters of an investment misrepresents or omits relevant facts about your investment and, as a result, an investor suffers damages. Examples of advisor misconduct (aside from fraud) include breach of fiduciary duty, over-concentration, unauthorized trading, unsuitability,
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Munck Wilson Mandala Welcomes Litigation Partner Robert Linkin
“Rob is a talented litigator with a great reputation,” said MWM’s managing partner William A. Munck. “His unique practice complements our corporate and litigation practices, and his entrepreneurial spirit is a great fit for the Austin market.” Linkin is well known in the legal industry as an accomplished litigator and class action attorney with both
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23 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers List
Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic
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Munck Wilson Mandala Ranked Among 2024 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
In Dallas, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in commercial litigation, copyright law, corporate law, employment law/management, insurance law, labor law/management, litigation/construction, litigation/intellectual property, litigation/labor and employment, litigation/patent, mergers and acquisitions law, patent law, sports law, technology law, trademark law, and venture capital law. In Austin, MWM ranked as a Best Law Firm® in
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, JD, 1995
University of Texas, BA, 1991
Middle Eastern Studies
- State Bar of Texas
- Best Lawyers in America
2022-2024
Texas, 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas