Overview
Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($425-$450/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (0)
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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
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Posted by:
Troy,
2011-07-30
6 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...
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Posted by:
a Divorce client,
2009-06-08
over 2 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...
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Peer Endorsements
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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...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Gabriel Bodner
, Miami (FL), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Bob did an exemplary job for me on my divorce.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Norman Waas
, Coral Gables (FL), Almost 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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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
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1979 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Robert J. Merlin, P.A.
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1991–present
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Partner at
Young, Franklin, Merlin & Berman, P.A.
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1990–1991
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Associate at
Young, Stern & Tenenbaum, P.A.
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1989–1990
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Partner at
Steinberg & Merlin, P.A.
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1981–1989
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Associate at
August, Pohlig & Milstein, P.A.
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1980–1981
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Associate at
Myers, Kaplan, Levinson, Kenin & Richards, P.A.
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1979–1980
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Education
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| 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 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| 2008 Hillel Gator Award |
University of Florida Hillel |
2008 |
| Pro Bono Outstanding Law Firm Award |
Dade County Bar |
2006 |
| Ray H. Pearson Guardian-Ad-Litem Award |
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court |
1998 |
| Stanley C. Myers Presidents' Leadership Award |
Greater Miami Jewish Federation |
1989 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
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| Recognized (Family law) |
Leading American Attorneys |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Co-chair |
Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee, The Florida Bar Family Law Section |
2011-present
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| President |
Collaborative Family Law Institute |
2009-present
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Collaborative Family Lawyers of South Florida |
2009-present
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| Board Member |
Florida Chapter of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts |
2009-present
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| Member |
Legislation Committee of Family Law Section of The Florida Bar |
2009-present
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Mediation and Collaborative Law Committee, The Florida Bar Family Law Section |
2009-present
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| Advisory Board Member |
University of Florida Levin College of Law Center on Children and Families |
2004-present
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Collaborative Family Law Institute |
2003-present
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| Member |
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals |
2003-present
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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts |
2001-present
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Florida Chapter of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts |
2001-present
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| Member of Board |
Jewish Community Services of South Florida |
2001-present
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Coral Gables Bar Association |
1991-present
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| Board Member |
Greater Miami Jewish Federation |
1984-present
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| Member |
Dade County Bar Association |
1980-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1979-present
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| Member |
The Florida Bar |
1979-present
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| Member |
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce |
1985-2009
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| Past Chair |
Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. |
2004-2006
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| Leadership Miami |
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce |
1986-1987
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 7
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Cases
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Outcome: Won appeal of equitable distribution award
Outcome: All financial awards were reversed on appeal
Outcome: Dismissal by trial court affirmed
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| The Marital Home - Will It Come Back To Haunt You? |
The Florida Bar Journal |
1993 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Monthly Lunch Presentation |
2011 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Monthly dinner presentation |
2011 |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training |
2011 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Miami Beach Bar Lunch |
2010 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training |
2010 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Collaborative Family Law Seminar |
2010 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Presentation on Collaborative Family Law |
2009 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Family Law Perspectives |
2009 |
| Parenting Coordinator Training |
Parenting Coordinator Training |
2008 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Luncheon |
2008 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Lecture |
2008 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Lecture |
2008 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Law School Lecture |
2008 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Law School lecture |
2007 |
| Parenting Coordinators |
Annual Conference |
2007 |
| Collaborative Family Law |
Law School Lecture |
2006 |
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