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Robert Joseph Merlin

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($425-$450/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Robert J. Merlin, P.A.
    95 Merrick Way Ste 420
    Coral Gables, AL 33134
    Office: 305-448-1555
    Fax: 305-448-5337
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I am a Florida Bar Board Certified family law specialist providing legal advice and representation on family law matters in the areas of divorce, custody of... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Be careful”

Posted by: Troy, 10 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Merlin understands the law and uses his knowledge to perpetuate the litigation until such time as he is satisfied with the money he has bilked... more
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5 star rating

“A God Send”

Posted by: a Divorce client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: First I would like to say that if all Lawyers were like Mr. Merlin, the appeals court would not have any mistakes to fix. I came to Mr. Merlin with... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Gabriel Collazo Bodner

Bob Merlin is an exceptional lawyer! He is a fierce advocate for his clients and I can write without any hesitation that he is one of the top... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gabriel Bodner , Miami (FL), Over 1 year ago
Norman M. Waas

I endorse this lawyer's work. Bob did an exemplary job for me on my divorce.

Endorsement from lawyer: Norman Waas , Coral Gables (FL), About 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

33 years since Robert Joseph Merlin was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1979 04/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Robert J. Merlin, P.A. 1991–present
Partner at Young, Franklin, Merlin & Berman, P.A. 1990–1991
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Law Juris Doctor 1979
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law Law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
2008 Hillel Gator Award University of Florida Hillel 2008
Pro Bono Outstanding Law Firm Award Dade County Bar 2006
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Co-chair Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee, The Florida Bar Family Law Section 2011-present
President Collaborative Family Law Institute 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Marital Home - Will It Come Back To Haunt You? The Florida Bar Journal 1993

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Collaborative Family Law Monthly Lunch Presentation 2011
Collaborative Family Law Monthly dinner presentation 2011
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