Bob Sears represents clients in federal and state courts in complex civil matters. His primary focus is advocating for individuals and businesses in the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., seeking compensation from the United States when it takes private land. His clients are throughout the United States have received several millions of dollars in compensation for easements taken across their land, usually when a former railroad track is replaced by a hiking and biking trail for public use. For seven years, Bob was Missouri’s Antitrust Counsel responsible for investigating and litigating antitrust cases and merger reviews. He participated in and led multistate actions against bad actors seeking to limit competition in their markets.