Atty. Robert Joseph Merlin
Mr. Robert Joseph Merlin is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, child and family, collaborative family law and 5 other areas of law.
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Robert Joseph Merlin is a Senior Partner based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Robert J. Merlin, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, prenup, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1979) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1979) and University of Florida (B.S. Mercer, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Coral Gables, Dade County and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert Joseph Merlin is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, child and family, collaborative family law and 5 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Robert practices at Robert J. Merlin, P.A. in Coral Gables, FL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Robert Joseph Merlin is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Robert Joseph Merlin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Robert Joseph Merlin is one of 8,877 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert Joseph Merlin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Robert Joseph Merlin is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 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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