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.
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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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- 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
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Robert A. Hingston's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Hingston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Robert A. Hingston is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert A. Hingston is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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.
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