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.
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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). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Barkin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Barkin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
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 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 andnue, 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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