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Robert Louis Mellinger
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Biography
Mr. Mellinger, & his former partner & his firm are AV Rated. Mr. Mellinger was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite in 2009. He is a candidate for the Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers.
ROBERT L. MELLINGER, P.A. as well as his former firm of Routman & Mellinger are/is a general practice firm(s) established in 1993. The former & the new firm he is affiliated with of CASERTA & SPIRITI, PLLC. have offices in Doral & N. Miami and Routman has offices in Boca. The firm handles a wide variety of cases, but concentrates in Personal Injury/Accidents, Probate & Guardianship, Basic Estate Planning(Wills & Powers of Attorney, etc), Family Law, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate Law/Title work, Entertainment and Business/Corporate counsel handle Intellectual Property matters and Administrative Licensing. CASERTA & SPIRITI-
Others in the firm handle Foreclosure Defense & Loan Modification, Real Estate, Business, Entertainment & Sports, Intellectual Property(Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights), Collection work, Evictions, Condominium Association representation, Complex Divorces, Support & Custody matters as well as other Family Law cases.
Mr. Mellinger has been practicing law for over 29 years & his former partner, Mr. Routman for over 38 years. Languages spoken are English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Rumanian and a little French/Haitian Creole.
Specialties: Robert L. Mellinger, PA is a general practice firm established in 1993. The firm handled a wide variety of cases, but concentrates in Personal Injury/Accidents, Probate & Guardianship, Basic Estate Planning(Wills & Powers of Attorney, etc), Family Law, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate Law, and Business/Corporate Law. The new firm has additional areas of practice`as indicated.
Mr. Mellinger was involved in the Probate action with Judge Larry Seidlin, Paternity action in Family Court with Judge Lawrence Korda & with the case filed in the District Court of Nicole Smith case - Florida 2007 — at Broward County.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
25%
29 years | 5,000 cases
Personal Injury
24%
42 years | 5,000 cases
Wills and Living Wills
24%
27 years | 1,000 cases
Probate
15%
27 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 135-375 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
ROBERT L. MELLINGER, PA/CASERTA & SPIRITI, PLLC.
15165 NW 77 Avenue Ste 1001, [email protected], MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33014
Law Offices of Robert Louis Mellinger
15165 NW 77 AVENUE, STE. 1001, www.csgfirm.com, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33014
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Robert Louis Mellinger's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kim | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and Understanding Attorney who listens/fights for you
I have used Bob for unfortunately 2 lawsuits (1 an injury accident and 2nd and auto accident). Bob has always taken his time to explain and help me understand my given lawsuits. He has gone above and beyond to offer advice to me in regards to even how to handle the repair shop that was holding my c...
Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2013
Excellent Lawyer
Mr .Mellinger was very patient with my many questions and concerns. He was responsive to the unique needs of my case. His humor and good nature helped to calm my anxiety over the situation, and he seemed to care more about me and the outcome of the matter instead of the money and just getting paid.
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2009
Also, Excellent & reasonably priced in Probate
He and his partner are in general practice, but he handled my probate matter professionally, sympathetically and at an affordable price.
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2008
Caring & effective Lawyer
He gets excellent results & cares about his cases & clients.
Robert Louis Mellinger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Mellinger. He is clearly distinguished from other attorneys in the community. I have no hesitation recommending him to friends and family."
David Holt
Health care lawyer
Debra Opri
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Top Lawyers of South Florida, Daily Business Review
2019
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award For Excellence, The Marquis Who's Who Publications Board
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2019
AV Preeminent, Lawyer.com
2019
TOP-RATED LAWYER, AVVO
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top 100, Association of American Trial Lawyer
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2018
American Registry, America's Most Honored Professionals-Top 1%
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2018
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo & American Registry
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals-Top 1%, American Registry
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyers of South Florida, Daily Business Review
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
TOP LAWYERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW
2015
Top Rated Lawyers-South Florida's Legal Leaders, Miami Herald
2015
NATION'S TOP 1% OF ATTORNEYS, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2015
2015 Edition of Who's Who., GLOBAL Who's Who
2014
Who's Who among Executives and Professionals, Who's Who among Executives and Professionals
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Legal & Business Professionals, GLOBAL WHO'S WHO
2014
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2013
South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers, The Miami Herald & The Wall Street Journal
2013
Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network
2013
Top Lawyers of South Florida, National Law Journal
2013
LEGAL LEADERS: SOUTH FLORIDA'S TOP RATED LAWYERS, Martindale-Hubbell & ALM
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Legal Leaders: South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell & ALM
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
SUPERB RATING, Avvo
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
FLORIIDA LEGAL ELITE, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Humanitarian Award, Charity Magical Foundation For Children, Inc.
2005
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV RATED, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Who's Who In American Law, The Marquis Who's Who Publication Board
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, CASERTA & SPIRITI, PLLC
1994 - Present
PRESIDENT, ROBERT L. MELLINGER, PA
2002 - 2011
Managing Partner, ROUTMAN & MELLINGER
1998 - 2002
Partner, KOPPEN, WATKINS, ROUTMAN & MELLINGER
1993 - 1998
Partner, ROUTMAN, MELLINGER & AGUILERA-RODRIGUEZ
1989 - 1993
Managing Partner, AGUILERA & MELLINGER
1986 - 1988
Associate, Cauley, Conflenti & Latella
1984 - 1986
Associate, Peter Lago Law Corporation
1983 - 1983
Associate, Sanabria & Associates
1980 - 1983
Legal Intern, Sanabria & Associates
Associations
1989 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Florida BarMember
1987 - Present
Supreme Court of the United States of America BarMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In RE: ANNA NICOLE SMITH
Success for our client, Larry Birkhead
Education
1981
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Washington and Jefferson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978
Washington and Jefferson College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
ILA Local Union Meetings
Personal Injury & Basic Estate Planning
2015
Lecture @ Teamsters Union HQ
Personal Injury & Basic Estate Planning
2012
ILA Local Union Meetings
Personal Injury & Basic Estate Planning
Publications
2010
Miami Legal News-Examiner.com
Contributing Blogger
Languages
Spanish
Italian