Atty. Robert A. Hingston
Council Member/Vice-Mayor, Village of Pinecrest, Florida, 1996-2006; Village of Pinecrest Planning and Zoning Board, 2008-2011, Chairman 2009-2011; Community Center Advisory Committee, 2011; Village Manager Search Committee, 2011. Co-Author: "Alternative Dispute Resolution," Chapter, Florida Construction Law and Practice, 2ed., The Florida Bar.
Building Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving Coral Gables, FL · 52+ Years Experience
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About Robert A. Hingston at a Glance
Robert A. Hingston is a Member based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Welbaum Guernsey. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1974) and Ripon College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Hingston
- Council Member/Vice-Mayor, Village of Pinecrest, Florida, 1996-2006
- Village of Pinecrest Planning and Zoning Board, 2008-2011, Chairman 2009-2011
- Community Center Advisory Committee, 2011
- Village Manager Search Committee, 2011
Co-Author
- "Alternative Dispute Resolution," Chapter, Florida Construction Law and Practice, 2ed., The Florida Bar
- Co-Author and Lecturer: "Florida Construction Law: What Do You Do When.?
- National Business Institute, 1993 and 1997
- "Construction Payment Remedies in Florida," National Business Institute, 1999 and 2000
- "Florida Law for Design Professionals," Lorman Educational Services, 2000 and 2001
- "Construction Lien Law and Strategies in Florida," National Business Institute, 2001
- "Construction Insurance, Bonding, and Liens in Florida," Lorman Educational Services, 2005 and 2006
- "Understanding Structural Engineering for the Construction Industry in Florida," Lorman Educational Services, 2005
- "Resolving Construction Disputes in Florida: Effective Use of Mediation, Arbitration, and Other Processes," National Business Institute, 2005
- "Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects," National Business Institute, 2006
- "Construction Change Orders," National Business Institute, 2007
- Lecturer, "Basic Construction Law," The Florida Bar, 1992
- Member, National Panel of Arbitrators (Construction), American Arbitration Association, 1982-
- Named in Florida Super Lawyers, 2011
Practice Areas Explained
Robert A. Hingston's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Hingston handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Coral Gables.
Business & Corporate Law in Coral Gables
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Coral Gables
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Civil Litigation in Coral Gables
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Insurance Law in Coral Gables
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Coral Gables
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Gables are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Coral Gables Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Coral Gables-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Coral Gables Choose Robert A. Hingston
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert A. Hingston's practice in the field of business, construction, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A. Hingston brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, Robert A. Hingston can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Coral Gables
A Coral Gables-based practice means Robert A. Hingston attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert A. Hingston Handles in Coral Gables
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