Robert Zarco, founding partner of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A., has built a national reputation in franchise law and complex commercial litigation with over 35 years of experience as an extraordinary business trial lawyer. Mr. Zarco has enjoyed tremendous success resolving complex business disputes, including litigation, arbitration and mediation in federal and state courts, as well as handling important business transactions in general commercial and corporate law. Mr. Zarco and his experienced team of attorneys provide the highest world-class caliber of legal services, expertise, and professionalism in the areas of franchisor/franchisee, manufacturer/distributor, dealership, licensing, as well as disputes and litigation in commercial real estate & construction, intellectual property & trademark infringement, and C-Suite employment disputes, among others.
Mr. Zarco is frequently awarded distinctions including “Best Lawyers” in Commercial Litigation and Franchise Law since 2006 and “Lawyer of the Year” in 2020 for Franchise Law by Best Lawyers of America©, Litigation Council of America Fellow & Order of Centurion Trial Lawyers Honor Society, “Top Dealmakers of the Year” for Real Estate/Land by Daily Business Review, “Legal Eagle Hall of Fame” by Franchise Times, and American Association of Franchisees & Dealers (AAFD) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. The Firm is repeatedly listed in U.S. News & World Report among “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers of America ©.
Robert Zarco was born in Cuba and came to New York with his parents in 1961 at the age of 2, fleeing Communism and leaving all material possessions behind. The sacrifices of his parents combined with Robert’s personal drive, determination, and hard work led him to great achievements. Beginning at the age of 7 as an entrepreneur in the landscape business, he converted his substantial earnings into a real estate investment to buy his first rental property during college. He graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Zarco further developed his extensive background in business, accounting and finance during his employment at General Motors Corp in New York as a management level Financial Analyst, while simultaneously attending Pace University’s Graduate School of Business MBA program. Zarco later developed his interest in Law, and graduated from the University of Miami Law School.
A Community Leader and Philanthropist, Mr. Zarco has served on the Board of Trustees for the Public Health Trust/Jackson Health System, as well as at the University of Maryland. He believes passionately in giving back by supporting many charitable causes including among many others: The Embrace Girls Foundation, The Jewish Federation, AIPAC, Rambam Hospital in Israel, Israel Bonds, and Temple Menorah.
Zarco is an avid yachtsman who loves being out in the open water, and an amateur Chef, hosting many parties and fundraisers. Robert collects Art and Automobiles and loves to travel. A genuine family man, Robert lives his life fully by the mottos he cherishes most: “Always do the Right Thing”, “Work hard, Play hard” and “Live, Love, Learn & Laugh”.
