Robert A. Bob Sar

Labor Law - Management

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Raleigh, North Carolina

30+ years experience

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

919-787-9700

https://ogletree.com/people/robert-a-sar/

Forum IV, Suite 600, 8529 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

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Bio

Bob is a trial lawyer who regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. National employers rely on Bob to advise their employment practices and represent their interest throughout the country. He has defended hundreds of lawsuits, taken hundreds of depositions and successfully obtained many jury verdicts and arbitration awards.He often represents prominent employers and their executives in high-stakes disputes and advises clients facing scrutiny by the government, media or on the internet. He defends corporations accused of civil rights and EEO violations, wage payment problems, employment contract violations, non-competition and trade secret disputes, retaliation against whistle-blowers and regulatory violations. Bob has recovered damages for violations of non-compete contracts. He is also an experienced corporate investigator, leading internal investigations and working with management and corporate boards to respond to whistleblowers.In June of 2013, North Carolina's Governor appointed Bob to the State Ports Authority Board of Directors. He will serve a six year term. Bob is a trial lawyer who regularly represents management in labor/employment law and related matters. National employers rely on Bob to advise their employment practices and represent their interest throughout the country. He has defended hundreds of lawsuits, taken hundreds of depositions and successfully obtained many jury verdicts and arbitration awards.He often represents prominent employers and their executives in high-stakes disputes and advises clients facing scrutiny by the government, media or on the internet. He defends corporations accused of civil rights and EEO violations, wage payment problems, employment contract violations, non-competition and trade secret disputes, retaliation against whistle-blowers and regulatory violations. Bob has recovered damages for violations of non-compete contracts. He is also an experienced corporate investigator, leading internal investigations and working with management and corporate boards to respond to whistleblowers.In June of 2013, North Carolina's Governor appointed Bob to the State Ports Authority Board of Directors. He will serve a six year term.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

North Carolina

State Capital

Raleigh

Highest Court

North Carolina Supreme Court

Bar Association

North Carolina State Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Labor Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Raleigh (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Raleigh (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Raleigh (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Raleigh (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Raleigh (2016)
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Chambers USA (2013)
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell*
North Carolina Super Lawyer (one of two North Carolina attorneys recognized for defending employment litigation)*
North Carolina Business Magazine's Legal Elite - Labor and Employment (9 years)*
Cobb Scholarship recipient