Attorney Robert L. Mellinger brings substantial legal experience to Caserta & Spiriti, PLLC. His background includes elder law, probate, guardianship, basic estate planning, wills, advance directives, family law, personal injury, civil litigation, and general practice matters.

Mr. Mellinger has been admitted to practice law in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, as well as several United States federal jurisdictions, including the Supreme Court of the United States.

At Caserta & Spiriti, Mr. Mellinger plays an important leadership and coordination role in matters involving seniors, families, legal plan members, and co-counsel relationships. His experience allows him to help clients identify legal issues, coordinate appropriate next steps, and work with the firm’s attorneys and staff to deliver practical legal support.

Mr. Mellinger assists with the oversight of Caserta & Spiriti’s Elder Law Department, which serves seniors, retirees, disabled individuals, caregivers, and families throughout Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and the State of Florida.

Elder law often involves much more than preparing a will. Families may need help with probate avoidance, Lady Bird Deeds, durable powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, living wills, guardianship concerns, long-term care planning, Medicaid-related issues, family disputes, real estate transfers, and asset protection planning.

Mr. Mellinger’s experience in probate, guardianship, estate planning, family law, and litigation provides valuable perspective in elder law matters where legal, family, financial, healthcare, and real estate issues often overlap.

Legal Plan Coordination

In addition to his work with the Elder Law Department, Mr. Mellinger serves as a liaison for Caserta & Spiriti’s legal plan relationships. Legal plan matters often require careful review of scope, coverage, client expectations, documentation, deadlines, and the type of legal assistance being requested.

Mr. Mellinger helps the firm maintain an organized approach to these relationships while supporting the firm’s commitment to responsive and practical client service.

Mr. Mellinger has received an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a third-party peer review rating system. According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent rating reflects high levels of legal ability and ethical standards based on peer review.

His professional profile has also included recognition from third-party organizations and publications over the years. Any third-party rating, award, or recognition should be understood as one factor among many that a prospective client may consider when selecting legal counsel.