Atty. Robert M. Einhorn
Robert M. Einhorn is a co-managing partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA based in Miami, Florida.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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Robert M. Einhorn is a business, franchise, and litigation attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D. in Law, 1986) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (—, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert M. Einhorn
Robert M. Einhorn is a co-managing partner at Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA based in Miami, Florida. For more than three decades, he has represented businesses and franchise owners in complex legal disputes throughout the United States and internationally. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Franchise Law, with a substantial portion of his work devoted to representing franchisees involved in disputes with franchisors across industries including hospitality, restaurants, and service-based businesses.
Mr. Einhorn earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he studied accounting and risk and insurance, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. He is both a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant, providing him with a strong foundation in financial and business matters that frequently arise in franchise and commercial litigation.
Since beginning his legal career in 1990, Mr. Einhorn has handled complex civil and criminal litigation matters in state and federal courts across the country. He is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and multiple federal courts nationwide, and he regularly represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings involving franchise disputes, business conflicts, and other commercial matters.
In 1994, Mr. Einhorn began working with Robert Zarco and has since focused much of his work on franchise-related disputes and franchisee representation. He has worked closely with franchisee associations and business owners seeking fair franchising practices and balanced franchisor‑franchisee relationships. His legal work frequently involves disputes related to franchise agreements, system standards, termination issues, and other complex business conflicts.
Mr. Einhorn regularly writes and speaks on topics involving Franchise Law and Commercial Litigation. He has participated in programs and presentations for organizations such as the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association. His publications include contributions to the Franchise Law Journal, the American Bar Association’s Fundamentals of Franchising, and the Franchise Litigation Handbook, Second Edition, which he co-edited. His work has been recognized by organizations and publications including Best Lawyers in America and Franchise Times.
In addition to his professional work, Mr. Einhorn participates in pro bono service in Miami-Dade County through the “Put Something Back” program and has provided legal support to nonprofit initiatives, including organizations focused on raising awareness of Spina Bifida. He has also received a high peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards.
Current Employment Position
- Co-Managing Partner, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Law
- Franchise, Licensing & Distribution
- Business and Corporate Law
- Employment Law
- Intellectual Property
Honors & Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award in Total Quality Franchising, American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
- Best Lawyers in America – Franchise Law and Commercial Litigation, 2009 – Present
- Lawyer of the Year – Franchise Law, Best Lawyers, 2017 and 2012
- Martindale-Hubbell “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, 2005 – Present
- Chambers USA National Ranking in Franchising (primarily franchisee representation)
- Super Lawyers, Franchise/Dealership and Business Litigation, Florida, 2021 – Present
- Top 50 Bench Awards in the USA, Therapies 4 Kids Inc. v. Santoro, et al., Top Verdicts USA, 2023
- “Legal Eagle,” Franchise Times Magazine, 2003 – Present
- “Legal Eagle Hall of Fame,” Franchise Times, Since 2013
- Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite, 2016 – Present
- Who’s Who Legal (WWL) “Thought Leaders” and “Global Leaders” in Franchise Law, 2015 – Present
- Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2001 – Present
- South Florida’s Top Lawyers, The Miami Herald, 2023
- Very Best U.S. Attorneys in Franchising, 2013
Speakerships & Seminars
- “Beauty or Beast? Positioning Emerging Franchise Brands for Success,” American Bar Association (ABA) Legal Symposium, Washington, D.C., 2025
- “Fundamentals of Franchising,” International Franchise Association (IFA) 48th Annual Forum on Franchising, Orlando, Florida, 2025
- “Implementing Systemwide Changes to Maximize Compliance and Minimize Conflict,” American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, Phoenix, Arizona, 2024
- “What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You – A Primer for Franchise Lawyers on Trusts, Estates, and Succession Rights,” ABA Forum on Franchising, 2023
- “The Truth is Somewhere in Between: The Art of Taking and Defending Depositions in Franchise Disputes,” ABA Forum on Franchising, 2022
- Roundtable Moderator, AAFD 30th Anniversary Franchise Leadership Summit, 2022
- Speaker, AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit, 2021, 2019, 2017
- “A Sharper Focus on the Shifting Realities for Franchisees in the 2020s,” ABA Forum on Franchising, 2020
- Panelist, CFA Legal Symposium (Coalition of Franchisee Associations), 2019
- Judicial Update Presenter, International Franchise Association (IFA) Legal Symposium, 2019
- “Enforcing System Standards – A Franchisor’s Prerogative?,” ABA Forum on Franchising, 2018
- “Top 5 Reasons Why Franchisee Associations Succeed or Fail,” AAFD Franchisee Leadership Summit, 2017
Pro Bono Activities
- Miami-Dade County “Put Something Back” Program
- Legal work for Mason’s Voice, a nonprofit organization raising awareness of Spina Bifida
Published Works
- “Personal Liability for Franchise Sellers,” Co‑Author, American Bar Association Franchise Law Journal (Vol. 43, No. 4, Fall 2024)
- Contributor, Fundamentals of Franchising, American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
- Co‑Editor, Franchise Litigation Handbook, Second Edition, American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
Professional Associations
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association
- American Bar Association (ABA), Forum on Franchising
- International Franchise Association (IFA)
- American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD)
- Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA)
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
- Juris Doctor, 1990
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
- Bachelor of Business Administration, 1986
- Major: Accounting
- Major: Risk & Insurance
Bar Admissions
- Florida Supreme Court
- United States Tax Court
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Robert M. Einhorn's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Einhorn handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Business & Corporate Law in Miami
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Franchise Law in Miami
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Civil Litigation in Miami
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 Miami 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-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 Miami Choose Robert M. Einhorn
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 M. Einhorn's practice in the field of business, franchise, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, franchise, and litigation, Robert M. Einhorn can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Robert M. Einhorn 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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