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Top-rated lawyers in Sarasota, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in Sarasota, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
174 lawyers10 law firms14 rankings174 with verified professional data
LexRanked tracks 174 lawyers and 10 law firms in Sarasota, Florida. 174 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Sarasota, Florida is Real Estate (29 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 174 lawyers with an office in Sarasota, Florida, and ranks them in 14 practice areas; the largest rankings are Real Estate (29 lawyers), Business (17 lawyers) and Estate Planning (16 lawyers). State court cases in Sarasota are heard in Sarasota County, which Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
14 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
Sarasota
- Bankruptcy · 13 lawyers
- Business · 17 lawyers
- Construction · 11 lawyers
- Elder Law · 7 lawyers
- Environmental · 6 lawyers
- Estate Planning · 16 lawyers
- Guardianship · 12 lawyers
- Insurance · 9 lawyers
- Medical Malpractice · 9 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 15 lawyers
- Product Liability · 14 lawyers
- Real Estate · 29 lawyers
- Securities · 5 lawyers
- Tax · 6 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 174
- Law firms
- 10
- Verified professional data
- 174 of 174
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 26 years174 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Real Estate29 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.
- Real Estate · 5 lawyers
- Estate Planning · 3 lawyers
- Business · 2 lawyers
- Construction · 1 lawyer
- Elder Law · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring lawyers in Sarasota
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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Law firms in Sarasota
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Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Sarasota?
14 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Sarasota, ordered by the LexRank score.
| Practice area | Lawyers compared | Statewide ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 29 | Florida ranking |
| Business | 17 | Florida ranking |
| Estate Planning | 16 | Florida ranking |
| Probate Litigation | 15 | Florida ranking |
| Product Liability | 14 | Florida ranking |
| Bankruptcy | 13 | Florida ranking |
| Guardianship | 12 | Florida ranking |
| Construction | 11 | Florida ranking |
| Insurance | 9 | Florida ranking |
| Medical Malpractice | 9 | Florida ranking |
| Elder Law | 7 | Florida ranking |
| Environmental | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Tax | 6 | Florida ranking |
| Securities | 5 | Florida ranking |
Which court handles cases in Sarasota?
State court cases in Sarasota are heard in Sarasota 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 | Sarasota County |
| State court circuit | Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in Sarasota?
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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Sarasota?
14 practice areas: Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Product Liability, Bankruptcy, Guardianship, Construction, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Elder Law, Environmental, Tax and Securities.
Which court handles cases in Sarasota?
State court cases in Sarasota are heard in Sarasota County, which Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a Sarasota 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 Sarasota lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in Sarasota?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Sarasota County knows its judges and local procedures.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.