About Mr. John Robert

Mr. John Robert Sorkin is a seasoned family law attorney based in Coral Springs, Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law and Psychology from Temple University in 1972 and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University in 1976. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980, Mr. Sorkin began his legal career as an assistant public defender in Broward County, gaining valuable trial experience. In 1984, he co-founded Sorkin and Sorkin, P.L., a law firm specializing in family law matters.

The firm is located at 2850 North University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065-1425. Mr. Sorkin's practice encompasses many family law issues, including child support, custody, divorce, parenting plans, paternity, disestablishment of paternity, premarital and post-marital agreements, probate, family mediation, circuit civil mediation, arbitration, relocation, separation, property settlement agreements. Timesharing plans. He has completed training for family mediation in November 1989 and was qualified to mediate family law cases in Broward County, Florida, in 1990. Since 1991, Mr.

Sorkin has been a certified family mediator. In 2005, he became a certified circuit civil mediator and qualified arbitrator. Mr. Sorkin's firm has received positive feedback from clients and peers. On Martindale.com, the firm holds an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on six reviews. The firm's peer reviews average 4.4 out of 5, reflecting strong legal knowledge, analytical capability, judgment, communication, and legal experience.

As of February 2026, Mr. Sorkin is an active member of the Florida Bar, continuing to serve clients in the Coral Springs area. His experience and commitment to family law have made him a respected figure in the legal community.

Education

Nova Southeastern University

J.D. | Law

1976

Temple University

B.A. | Pre-Law, Psychology

1972

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida

Court Admissions

Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1980

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Divorce Arbitration & Mediation Domestic Violence

Legal Services Scope

Family Mediation Circuit Civil Mediation Arbitration

Certifications & Awards

Family Law Mediator

Supreme Court of Florida

Circuit Civil Mediator

Supreme Court of Florida

Arbitrator

Florida Supreme Court