Atty. Robert Barkin
Rob Barkin’s practice involves the representation of clients in all aspects of commercial real estate matters. Rob represents community, regional and national institutional lenders in construction and permanent loan transactions secured by real property as well as distressed asset loan restructuring and alternatives to foreclosure.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL
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About Robert Barkin at a Glance
Robert Barkin is a business and real estate attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Barkin
- Rob Barkin’s practice involves the representation of clients in all aspects of commercial real estate matters
- Rob represents community, regional and national institutional lenders in construction and permanent loan transactions secured by real property as well as distressed asset loan restructuring and alternatives to foreclosure
- Rob also represents institutional lenders in the disposition of assets including loan documents and real property acquired through the foreclosure or loan workout process
- In addition, Rob provides counsel to developers and investors in the acquisition, disposition, financing and development of commercial and residential real property, including distressed asset sales and acquisitions
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Barkin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Barkin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Business & Corporate Law in West Palm Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Barkin is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real Estate Law in West Palm Beach
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Barkin is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach 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.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-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 West Palm Beach Choose Robert Barkin
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 Barkin's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Robert Barkin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Robert Barkin 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 Barkin Handles in West Palm Beach
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