Executive Profile
Bobby Case, an associate in Klinedinst PC’s San Diego office, brings a diverse legal background spanning civil litigation, real estate and housing disputes, workers’ compensation defense, and in-house legal counsel. Drawing on his extensive experience, Mr. Case takes a practical, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex legal matters, advocating for clients, and developing effective litigation and dispute resolution strategies.
Before joining Klinedinst, Mr. Case served as In-House Counsel for AmTrust Financial Services, where he advised organizational stakeholders on litigation exposure, regulatory compliance, operational risk, and strategic claims resolution. His practice focused on workers’ compensation defense, providing business-oriented legal guidance and helping clients navigate complex claims.
Previously, Mr. Case served as a Supervising Attorney with Legal Aid Society of San Diego, representing underserved individuals in high-stakes housing disputes. In this capacity, he supervised legal staff, managed litigation strategies, negotiated settlements, and advocated for clients facing significant legal and financial challenges. He also served as a contract attorney with the organization’s Self-Help Clinic, assisting individuals with unlawful detainer proceedings, emergency applications, and protective orders.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Case brings extensive leadership and public service experience. He served as Chair of the City of Escondido Independent Redistricting Commission, overseeing efforts to establish equitable electoral district boundaries in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. He also worked in the Office of Congresswoman Susan Davis, managing policy portfolios involving veterans affairs, housing, community outreach, and the U.S. Census.
Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Case served nearly a decade in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and served as Training and Operations Chief for a squadron of approximately 1,000 military personnel and Department of Defense contractors. His military background provides a strong foundation in leadership, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and problem-solving.
Mr. Case earned his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law, graduating with honors in Business Law, and holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of San Diego, with a focus on affordable housing policy. He is also a certified mediator through California’s Dispute Resolution Programs Act.
Active in the San Diego legal community, Mr. Case is a graduate of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Leadership Academy and serves as a pro bono Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program arbitrator. He has also held leadership positions with Lawyers Club of San Diego, including Chair of its Law Student Outreach Committee and Fund for Justice Committee.
Education
- University of San Diego (M.S. in Real Estate)
- University of California, Davis (Dispute Resolution Program Act – Certified Mediator)
- California Western School of Law (J.D.)
