Robert S.Over
Partner
Corporate
rover@seyfarth.com
Bob is a practical and creative dealmaker focused on finding solutions quickly and efficiently.
More About Bob
For more than 30 years, Bob has been combining his deep understanding of securities, tax, real estate, and partnership law to—simply or creatively—structure complex transactions and business combinations. As a trusted advisor and advocate with a track record of success, clients turn to Bob for assistance with real estate development, private placements, debt financing, joint venture formation, mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, lease negotiations, and corporate governance matters.
Bob also has a diverse general business practice helping clients form, manage, and operate businesses. As chair of the Corporate practice in Seattle, he brings leadership and insight to complex business matters. He started his legal career in the antitrust group of an international law firm in Washington, DC and, before practicing law, was an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Bob also has a diverse general business practice helping clients form, manage, and operate businesses. As chair of the Corporate practice in Seattle, he brings leadership and insight to complex business matters. He started his legal career in the antitrust group of an international law firm in Washington, DC and, before practicing law, was an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.
- JD, American University, Washington College of Law
The American University Law Review, notes and comments editor - MS, University of Hartford
Accounting
Participant in "Big 8" Accelerated Masters Program - BA, Colgate University
Philosophy
With honors
- Maryland
- Washington
- US District Court, District of Maryland
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Bob is a practical and creative dealmaker focused on finding solutions quickly and efficiently.
More About Bob
For more than 30 years, Bob has been combining his deep understanding of securities, tax, real estate, and partnership law to—simply or creatively—structure complex transactions and business combinations. As a trusted advisor and advocate with a track record of success, clients turn to Bob for assistance with real estate development, private placements, debt financing, joint venture formation, mergers and acquisitions, investment funds, lease negotiations, and corporate governance matters.
Bob also has a diverse general business practice helping clients form, manage, and operate businesses. As chair of the Corporate practice in Seattle, he brings leadership and insight to complex business matters. He started his legal career in the antitrust group of an international law firm in Washington, DC and, before practicing law, was an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Bob also has a diverse general business practice helping clients form, manage, and operate businesses. As chair of the Corporate practice in Seattle, he brings leadership and insight to complex business matters. He started his legal career in the antitrust group of an international law firm in Washington, DC and, before practicing law, was an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.
- JD, American University, Washington College of Law
The American University Law Review, notes and comments editor - MS, University of Hartford
Accounting
Participant in "Big 8" Accelerated Masters Program - BA, Colgate University
Philosophy
With honors
- Maryland
- Washington
- US District Court, District of Maryland
Related Services
Related News & Insights
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Firm News
Jun 4, 2026
Seyfarth Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026
-
Legal Update
Feb 2, 2026
What's Now in Real Estate Finance (January 2026)
-
Legal Update
Oct 8, 2025
Real Estate: Market Pulse (October 2025)
-
Recognition
08/21/2025
231 Seyfarth Lawyers Selected as Leaders in Their Fields by Best Lawyers in America 2026; 8 Seyfarth Attorneys Honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in Their Practices
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.) for Commercial Finance Law (2026); Corporate Law (2024-2026); and Real Estate Law (2025-2026)
- Recognized for Real Estate (Washington) (2024-2026) and Corporate/M&A (Washington) (2026) by Chambers USA
- Recognized as a Washington Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters) for Business & Corporate, Real Estate, and Tax (2020-2024)
- Recognized as one of the Seattle & Northwest Winners of the Annual Lawyers in Real Estate Awards by Connect CRE (2021)
- King County Bar Association, member
- Washington State Bar Association, member
- Maryland State Bar Association, member
- District of Columbia Bar Association, member