Robert Mitchell Trinkler

Robert Mitchell Trinkler

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Coral Springs, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Guardianship, Probate

5491 N. University Drive, Suite 103, Coral Springs, FL

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

The firm's litigation practice specializes in probate, trust and guardianship litigation.

33 years | 100 cases

70%
Guardianship 20%

Robert served as general counsel for the largest private corporate professional guardian in the State of Florida. In such capacity, he has been entrusted to manage and oversee more than $100 Million in combined investments, real property and related assets.

33 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Probate 10%

The firm handles contested and uncontested probate, guardianship and trust administration

33 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

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$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Trinkler & Orihuela, PLLC

5491 N. University Drive, Suite 103, Coral Springs, FL, 33067

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Robert Mitchell Trinkler's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Evan | August 05, 2025 | Trusts

Excellent Trust Litigation Attorney.

Robert is an excellent trust litigation attorney since he is so knowledgeable in this complicated area of the law. That is why I can happily refer clients that require his services.

Posted by Jennifer | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Excellent Attorney

Robert represented me in pursuing Guardianship for my elderly mother. The process is emotional, stressful and complicated. He was by far, the most empathetic, patient and accessible attorney I have ever worked with. His expert knowledge of the intricacies of the law as it relates to Guardianship make... him an invaluable resource if you are considering this endeavor. I highly recommend him and his entire team.

Posted by Christine | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Aggressive attorney who will fight for you

If you’re looking for an attorney who has extensive knowledge of Guardianship law, an expert and master in litigation and with a heart to help you win, Mr. Robert M. Trinkler is that person. He is without question, the best of the best. In my particular situation, I had worked with a different atto...rney trying to protect my 89-year old mom from having all her rights removed after my sister, acting in retaliation and control, petitioned for mom to be declared incompetent and have Plenary Guardianship granted to her. It was extremely important for me to protect mom from this unwarranted and unjust petition and preserve all her legal rights. However, we were completely let down by the attorney and a Court Order was issued removing all moms’ rights. Greatly disappointed and heartbroken for mom, I felt hopeless in this situation and desperate to find someone who could reverse the unfortunate ruling. After viewing a video on the website for Adrian Philip Thomas Law Firm, I contacted them, hopeful for any help. That same day I received a call back from Mr. Robert M. Trinkler and I briefly described to him what had happened. He quickly grasped the scope of the situation and counseled me on all my options. Mr. Trinkler’s council was heartfelt and his confidence that he could help me gave me renewed hope. His abundant knowledge about Guardianship was immediately apparent and very impressive. His tone was always calm and reassuring. After my first conversation with Mr. Trinkler, I was sure my prayer in my search for help had been answered. Mr. Trinkler immediately went to work on my case and later filed a Suggestion of Capacity for mom. The subsequent medical examination determined mom’s competency beyond any doubt; however, the opposing side continued a bitter and untruthful battle to prevent restoration of mom’s legal rights. At the recent Hearing, speaking before the Honorable Judge who would make the final determination whether or not to restore all moms’ rights, Mr. Trinkler was flawless. His demeanor was the perfect blend of authority and calmness and when speaking, his knowledge of the law flowed effortlessly. After Mr. Trinkler masterfully presented his argument on my mom’s behalf, the presiding Honorable Judge ordered full restoration of mom’s rights. I will never forget and I’ll always be grateful to Mr. Trinkler and his wonderful staff for all their help. I don’t believe we would have gotten this hard fought victory without Mr. Trinkler’s exceptional expertise, his ingenious knowledge of the law and his sincere heart to help those who really need help. I believe that Mr. Trinkler is the best lawyer in the state and I’m confident you’ll agree with me if you have opportunity to use him for your legal issues.

Posted by Stephanie | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Guardianship - Elder Abuse

I started conservatorship proceedings in the State of CA for my senior Aunt who suffered from dementia. She was abducted and moved to the State of Florida where she was being exploited. One would think that this would be a simple “open and shut case” however; that is the furthest from the truth. In a... world where our court systems are inundated with similar cases, it’s difficult for these Judges to keep up with the demand therefore these things can easily slip through the cracks. After 6 months of getting know where in the State of CA, only to be dismissed because of jurisdictional reasons, Mr. Trinkler managed to run with this in the State of FL. He convinced the Judge for adversarial proceedings where it was uncovered that my Aunt suffered medical and financial abuse. I am pleased to announce that we settled and now my Aunt is safe from harm’s way. I highly recommend hiring Robert Trinkler and Daniel McDermott men of great character, strength, tenacity..these men will get the job done as quickly as possible!

Posted by Jim | September 15, 2014 | Probate

In my opinon an attorney I would consider "The Best of the Best"

What I learned from my experience with an extremely complex probate case is in order to win a client must have the best and most effective representation possible. It’s rare to find an overly talented attorney like Mr. Robert M. Trinkler who hands down met and exceeded my expectations by setting an ...objective to receive a set monetary award which was the final outcome of my case. The adversarial opposing counsel that we were up against was a large Florida firm with a staff of over 300 attorneys. Regardless of their size, having vast access to sources and top of the cream attorneys in this area of law, filing countless counterclaims and innumerable attempts to block our subpoenas in the end all proved ineffective for them. The success of my case is directly attributed to Robert’s brilliant tactical abilities, possessing an encyclopedic legal mind which is most effectively used in front of a judge and to generate air tight filings, a tenacious demeanor all of which were demonstrated and consistently implemented throughout my case. For all the stress most legal challenges pose having representation that excels and defeats a large and reputable firm speaks volumes in my experience. As a result, I would highly recommend Robert Trinkler to anyone needing significant legal assistance and expertise.

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Robert Mitchell Trinkler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Ostfeld

Trusts lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is an excellent trust litigation attorney since he is so knowledgeable in this complicated area of the law. That is why I can happily refer clients to his office. Accordingly, I highly endorse his firm's services!"

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Roslyn Lewin

Litigation lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Robert Trinkler is an exceptional lawyer. He has represented individuals I know and has litigated their cases to conclusion with excellent outcomes. He is professional, skillful in the courtroom and experienced. I would have no problem recommending him to anyone who needs a guardianship or probate attorney."

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Brian Leifert

Guardianship lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Robert since childhood. We attended the same college (Emory University) and law school (Nova Southeastern University). He is a highly skilled attorney and an amazing advocate for his clients. I endorse Robert with great pleasure."

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Gregory Glenn

Guardianship lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Mr Trinkler for over 10 years. Mr. Trinkler has extensive litigation experience related to contested guardianship proceedings and the probate courts in South Florida. He is well known among his peers in the guardianship community in Broward County. I do refer contested probate and guardianship cases to his firm."

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David Luber

Litigation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Newman

Guardianship lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Wolf

Litigation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robert Trinkler is an excellent attorney who advocates for his clients in an effective manner. He is one of the few litigation attorneys who has a special interest, skill, and ability in the fields of estate, trust, and probate litigation. These cases can be quite difficult and challenging. Robert has a proven track record of working through these issues to get the job done on behalf of his clients. You are in good hands with the legal representation of Robert Trinkler and his firm."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Recognition for performance as Co-Chair/Elder Law Committee, Broward County Bar Association

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Managing Partner, Trinkler & Orihuela, PLLC

2011 - 2024

Partner, Law Office Of Adrian Philip Thomas

1993 - 2011

General Counsel, South Florida Guardianship Program, Inc.

Associations

1993 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

2007 - 2009

Boward County Bar Association Elder Law Section

Co-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Guardianship of J.B.

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Education

1992

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris Doctorate

1989

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Abuse of the Elderly: What are the signs and what can a professional do?

2004

Florida Bar

End of Life Care Act

2002

Annual Meeting Palm Beach, Florida

Incapacity, Guardianship and Guardianship Avoidances

2002

Annual Conference Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A Guardian’s Fiduciary Responsibility

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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