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Robert Joseph Merlin

Robert Joseph Merlin

8.7

Excellent

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
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1 endorsement

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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

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    95 Merrick Way Ste 420
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    Office: 305-448-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: 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

5.0 star rating 9 reviews
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5 star rating

“A God Send”

Posted by: rafael, 2009-06-08 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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
5 star rating

“Highly recommended”

Posted by: tscott, 2009-02-22 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mine was a tough case involving several unscrupulous lawyers and excessive unnecessary litigation. Bob got the job done for me.
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Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

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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 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 31 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
Member American Bar Association 1979–present
Member The Florida Bar 1979–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Father in NY has petitioned for custody/...
Robert's answer: Your question was cut off. You can file an action in Florida and the Florida court should determine... more
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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 Family Law Perspectives 2009
Collaborative Family Law Presentation on Collaborative Family Law 2009
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