City · Florida
Top-rated lawyers in Bradenton, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in Bradenton, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
LexRanked tracks 66 lawyers and 1 law firm in Bradenton, Florida. 66 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Bradenton, Florida is Bankruptcy (7 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 66 lawyers with an office in Bradenton, Florida, and ranks them in 6 practice areas; the largest rankings are Probate Litigation (11 lawyers), Bankruptcy (9 lawyers) and Insurance (8 lawyers). State court cases in Bradenton are heard in Manatee County, which Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
6 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
Bradenton
- Bankruptcy · 9 lawyers
- Consumer Protection · 5 lawyers
- Guardianship · 6 lawyers
- Insurance · 8 lawyers
- Personal Injury · 6 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 11 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 66
- Law firms
- 1
- Verified professional data
- 66 of 66
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 24 years66 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Bankruptcy7 lawyers
Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld.
By practice area
The highest-scoring lawyers on this page, grouped by practice area; each ranking above lists every lawyer.
- Personal Injury · 5 lawyers
- Condo and HOA · 2 lawyers
- Estate Planning · 2 lawyers
- Construction · 1 lawyer
- Elder Law · 1 lawyer
- Local Government · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring lawyers in Bradenton
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
Law firms in Bradenton
Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Bradenton?
6 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Bradenton, ordered by the LexRank score.
| Practice area | Lawyers compared | Statewide ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Litigation | 11 | Florida ranking |
| Bankruptcy | 9 | Florida ranking |
| Insurance | 8 | Florida ranking |
| Guardianship | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Personal Injury | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Consumer Protection | 5 | Florida ranking |
Which court handles cases in Bradenton?
State court cases in Bradenton are heard in Manatee County, which Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit serves. Federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the district that covers the county. See every Florida judicial circuit.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Manatee County |
| State court circuit | Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in Bradenton?
Start with the ranking for your type of case, confirm the license in The Florida Bar's directory, and ask about experience with cases like yours in Manatee County.
- Pick the practice area that matches your problem; each ranking lists only lawyers who practice in it.
- Check the license, any board certification and public discipline in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory.
- Ask how often the lawyer appears before the judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
- Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
How do I check a Bradenton lawyer's license?
The Florida Bar is the official source for license status, discipline and certification; every LexRanked profile links to it.
| What you want to know | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Is the lawyer licensed to practice in Florida? | The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory (status "eligible to practice") |
| Any public discipline? | The lawyer's Florida Bar profile |
| Is the lawyer board certified? | The Florida Bar board certification, listed on the profile |
| A concern about a lawyer's conduct | The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707 |
How LexRanked ranks lawyers in Bradenton
By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source; payment never changes a position. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Data checked November 2026 against each lawyer's Florida Bar profile. See how we rank. Before you hire, read questions to ask a lawyer.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Bradenton?
6 practice areas: Probate Litigation, Bankruptcy, Insurance, Guardianship, Personal Injury and Consumer Protection.
Which court handles cases in Bradenton?
State court cases in Bradenton are heard in Manatee County, which Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a Bradenton lawyer is licensed?
Search the lawyer's name in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory; the status must read "eligible to practice in Florida". The profile also lists board certification and public discipline.
Where can I complain about a Bradenton lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in Bradenton?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Manatee County knows its judges and local procedures.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.