General Information
Year founded:
1958
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Overview
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For over half a century MKRS has effectively defended clients throughout the state of Florida. Our attorneys are rated among the most prestigious in the industry, earning coveted awards and ratings such as "Best Lawyers in America", “Florida Legal Elite” and “Florida Super Lawyers”. For over 25 years, MKRS has been consistently granted the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell.
The team at MKRS leverages state-of-the-art technology to deliver clients the highest level of service and superior results. Combining the advantages afforded by technology with the talents of a diverse group of lawyers, we create a powerful defense team able to efficiently resolve the toughest legal challenges.
With an exclusive focus on specific practice areas, the firm has achieved the depth of experience required to successfully represent clients in the toughest of cases. This experience has generated remarkable results for MKRS clients. MKRS is proud to have earned numerous milestone decisions, including the unprecedented case that established the employer’s absolute right to terminate all compensation and medical benefits on a finding of fraud, Wright v. Uniforms for Industry.
Our lawyers utilize a technology-driven case tracking system that enables the firm to monitor a file from the moment it is opened until it is closed, ensuring that our attorneys adhere to the highest standards of response and completion. At MKRS, we understand you need legal matters attended to expeditiously and efficiently, with an uncompromising commitment to your success. That’s why achieving successful, cost-effective results for our clients is not only our strength, it is our mission.
The team at MKRS leverages state-of-the-art technology to deliver clients the highest level of service and superior results. Combining the advantages afforded by technology with the talents of a diverse group of lawyers, we create a powerful defense team able to efficiently resolve the toughest legal challenges.
With an exclusive focus on specific practice areas, the firm has achieved the depth of experience required to successfully represent clients in the toughest of cases. This experience has generated remarkable results for MKRS clients. MKRS is proud to have earned numerous milestone decisions, including the unprecedented case that established the employer’s absolute right to terminate all compensation and medical benefits on a finding of fraud, Wright v. Uniforms for Industry.
Our lawyers utilize a technology-driven case tracking system that enables the firm to monitor a file from the moment it is opened until it is closed, ensuring that our attorneys adhere to the highest standards of response and completion. At MKRS, we understand you need legal matters attended to expeditiously and efficiently, with an uncompromising commitment to your success. That’s why achieving successful, cost-effective results for our clients is not only our strength, it is our mission.
Rankings
MKRS Law, PL is metro ranked in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsMetro Rankings
Fort Lauderdale
Tier 1 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Select Clients
- AutoNation
- Brandsmart
- Broadspire Services, Inc.
- Castle Management
- City of Hialeah
- Costa Farms
- DHL
- Rooms To Go
- Summit Consulting
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
My interactions with this firm have been exemplary. This law firm works the way all law firms should. They pay special attention to details as well as accommodating their clients.
Douglas Millner,
Claim Account Manager
– XL INsurance
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
I have worked with this law firm for more than 10 years. Our agency considers this law firm as our trusted advisor. If given the opportunity, it is our first choice for legal counsel. They understand the concept of teamwork and keep us informed every step of the way on all of our claims. I have the utmost respect for every attorney in the firm.
Lana Compton,
claims Administrator
– Atlantic Pacific Insurance
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Robert Rodriguez at MKRS Law is the strongest and most effective litigator in all of Miami in my opinion.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
MKRS Law is indeed worthy of the ranking of "Best Law Firms" in Miami's WC arena. The team at MKRS is extremely knowledgeable, personable, experienced, and professional at all times, not only to their clients, but to opposing counsel and employee claimants, which says a lot about their integrity. They have defended our interests for the better part of 10 years, and we have always had excellent results. It's a privilege to partner with them on our workers' compensation claims.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
I have worked with MKRS Law for over 15 years. They are always my first choice for defense. They believe in the team approach and go out of their way to keep me and my client informed of all legal activity. I have absolute trust in all their attorneys to what is best for our agency clients.
Lana Compton,
claims Administrator
– Atlantic Pacific Insurance
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
I have been working closely with MKRS Law for the past year. Both Robert Rodriguez and Sergio Casiano Jr. are exceptional attorneys.
They have deep client knowledge and foster a high level of commitment to their work. They are passionate and inquisitive which are skills needed to be successful attorneys.
Karina Alvarado
– Costa Farms LLC
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
I work with Robert Rodriguez at MKRS Law, and he is a great litigator. He finds ways to change the direction of a file going sour. He is creative and innovative. He is aggressive and resolves issues promptly and effectively.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Over the last ten years I have had the privilege to work closely with MKRS Law on two of the largest road construction projects in the country as Risk Manager for two of the biggest construction companies in the world. Their partnership with myself and those projects has continuously yielded outstanding results.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
The MKRS Law Miami office has expertise that is second to none, Robert Rodriguez is one of the premier workers compensation litigators in the states.
Bobbie Shaffbower,
Corp HQ - Risk Management
– Publix Super Markets
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Attorneys are very knowledgeable and thorough. I always receive a thorough file review and am kept informed as situations arise or progress.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Robert Rodriguez is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent litigator in workers' compensation.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
I have worked with MKRS Law for almost 20 years. We refer all of our business to this law firm because they are outstanding. We trust them with all of our worker compensation claims. They have made us part of the claims team because they understand that we are a vital part of the claims process from an agency standpoint. I am looking forward to continuing the partnership for many years to come.
Rankings
Regional Rankings
Fort Lauderdale
Tier 1 for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Fraud
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
MKRS Law, PL has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made MKRS Law, PL eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Demographics
Partners
Male:
3
Female:
1
Hispanic / Latinx:
3
White / Caucasian:
1
Associates
Male:
3
Female:
6
Hispanic / Latinx:
2
White / Caucasian:
7
Attorney Management / Department Heads
Hispanic / Latinx:
2
Paralegals
Male:
4
Female:
4
Hispanic / Latinx:
3
White / Caucasian:
1
Non-Legal Employees
Female:
17
Black / African American:
3
Hispanic / Latinx:
10
White / Caucasian:
4
Main Location
Coral Gables,
FL
100 Almeria Avenue, Suite 320
Coral Gables, FL 33134
United States
305-446-5228
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Office Locations
Plantation,
FL
1200 South Pine Island Road, Suite 850
Plantation, FL 33324
United States
954-776-9966
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West Palm Beach,
FL
1601 Forum Place, Suite 202
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
United States
1-800-761-6577
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Sarasota,
FL
6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Third Floor
Sarasota, FL 34240
United States
1-800-761-6577
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N. Fort Myers,
FL
13180 North Cleveland Avenue, Suite 111
N. Fort Myers, FL 33903
United States
1-800-761-6577
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Stuart,
FL
850 Northwest Federal Highway, Suite 123
Stuart, FL 34994
United States
1-800-761-6577
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Orlando,
FL
111 North Orange Avenue, Suite 800
Orlando, FL 32801
United States
1-800-761-6577
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Management and Personnel
Associate Attorney
Levi G. Weinstein
Associate Attorney
Melissa Lima
Associate Attorney
Wendy E. Knecht
Associate Attorney
Tiffany Stanton Hawks
Associate Attorney
Rosalind R. Milian
Associate Attorney
Jesse C. Price
Associate Attorney
Danni Lynn Germano
Associate Attorney
Colin J. McLean
Associate Attorney
Claudia Alfaro
Equity Partner
Omar Perez, Jr.
Equity Partner
Scott H. Silver
Managing Partner
Robert J. Rodriguez
Partner
Mariam D. Yanes
Director of Firm Operations
Melissa Sires