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Robert Joseph Merlin

Robert Joseph Merlin

8.5

Excellent

Experience 4
Industry Recognition 3
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 75% Divorce / Separation
    30 years, 500 cases (4 examples)
  • 25% Marriage / Prenuptials
    30 years, 50 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($400-$400/hour)
  • Pro Bono (5%)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information

  • Address registered with state bar
    95 Merrick Way Ste 420
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    305-448-1555
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About Me

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

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Client Reviews

A God Send

Posted by: rafael, 2009-06-08 25 days ago. Flag as objectionable

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5 star rating
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  • I recommend Robert Merlin.
  • I used Robert 1-6 months ago.
  • Robert handled my Divorce / Separation matter.
  • I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers.
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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Endorsements

Norman M. Waas
Endorsement from lawyer: Norman Waas , Coral Gables (FL), About 1 year ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 30 years since Robert Joseph Merlin was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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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
American Bar Association 1979–present
Member The Florida Bar 1979–present
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Portfolio

Publications

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

Cases

Title:
Young v. Young
Practice Area:
Divorce / Separation
Outcome:
Won appeal of equitable distribution award
Description:
Award of equitable distribution was reversed on appeal in favor of my client.

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Collaborative Family Law Law School Lecture 2008
Collaborative Family Law Lecture 2008
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