Boswell, H. James, "American Blue Book Western Washington," Seattle, Lowman 
and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 28.

ROBERT A. HULBERT, of the firm of Ballinger, Hulbert, Battle, & Shorts, of
Seattle, is another member of the bar whose rise in his profewssion is due to
his own efforts as well as his success in practice.  Hr. Hulbert is a native
son of Washington, and was born in 1864.  After completing his academic
schooling he took up the study of law and was admitted to practice in 1894.
His first offices were opened in Everett, where he met with pronounced
success, many of his largest clients coming from Seattle.  This decided Mr.
Hulbert to move his offices to Seattle and he became a member of the firm of
Ballinger, Battle, Hulbert & Shorts, the practice of which is conceded to be
one of the largest on the coast, including many of the largest corporations in
the country.  Mr. Hulbert, in the conduct of trial, is one of the most
composed lawyers I ever saw.  He does not seem to permit anything to ruffle
him.  In argument he is usually brief, but one of the most through and
convincing speakers of the Washington bar, covering every phase in connection
with the matter at bar, while his points of law are exceptionally well taken.
A man of pleasing personality and a close student of human nature, he has made
many warm personal friends, and the excellent standard which he set for
himself in early life, and has always followed, has gained for him the esteem
of members of the bench and bar.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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