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Top-rated lawyers in West Palm Beach, FL
Rankings, lawyers and law firms in West Palm Beach, FL, scored with the LexRank methodology from sourced, verified data.
317 lawyers14 law firms26 rankings317 with verified professional data
LexRanked tracks 317 lawyers and 14 law firms in West Palm Beach, Florida. 317 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in West Palm Beach, Florida is Insurance (38 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked lists 317 lawyers with an office in West Palm Beach, Florida, and ranks them in 24 practice areas; the largest rankings are Insurance (39 lawyers), Medical Malpractice (26 lawyers) and Bankruptcy (25 lawyers). State court cases in West Palm Beach are heard in Palm Beach County, which Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit serves.
Rankings
26 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.
West Palm Beach
- Appellate · 8 lawyers
- Bankruptcy · 25 lawyers
- Bankruptcy - Spanish-speaking · 6 lawyers
- Business · 21 lawyers
- Civil Rights · 9 lawyers
- Condo and HOA · 9 lawyers
- Construction · 18 lawyers
- Consumer Protection · 11 lawyers
- Criminal Defense · 10 lawyers
- Education · 6 lawyers
- Eminent Domain · 5 lawyers
- Environmental · 9 lawyers
- Estate Planning · 7 lawyers
- Family · 5 lawyers
- Guardianship · 12 lawyers
- Insurance · 39 lawyers
- Insurance - Spanish-speaking · 6 lawyers
- Intellectual Property · 5 lawyers
- Local Government · 17 lawyers
- Medical Malpractice · 26 lawyers
- Personal Injury · 12 lawyers
- Probate Litigation · 16 lawyers
- Product Liability · 16 lawyers
- Real Estate · 18 lawyers
- Securities · 11 lawyers
- Tax · 7 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 317
- Law firms
- 14
- Verified professional data
- 317 of 317
- Average rating
- Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
- Median review count
- Withheldtoo few sourced counts
- Median experience
- 25 years317 lawyers
- Most common practice
- Insurance38 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.
Highest-scoring lawyers in West Palm Beach
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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Law firms in West Palm Beach
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Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in West Palm Beach?
24 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in West Palm Beach, ordered by the LexRank score.
Are there lawyers in West Palm Beach who speak another language?
Yes. LexRanked ranks Spanish-speaking lawyers in West Palm Beach, based on the languages on each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.
- Spanish-speaking bankruptcy lawyers in West Palm Beach (6)
- Spanish-speaking insurance lawyers in West Palm Beach (6)
Which court handles cases in West Palm Beach?
State court cases in West Palm Beach are heard in Palm Beach County, which Florida's Fifteenth 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 | Palm Beach County |
| State court circuit | Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida |
How do I choose a lawyer in West Palm Beach?
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 Palm Beach 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 Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.
- Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
How do I check a West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach?
24 practice areas: Insurance, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy, Business, Construction, Real Estate, Local Government, Probate Litigation, Product Liability, Guardianship, Personal Injury, Consumer Protection, Securities, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Condo and HOA, Environmental, Appellate, Estate Planning, Tax, Education, Eminent Domain, Family and Intellectual Property.
Which court handles cases in West Palm Beach?
State court cases in West Palm Beach are heard in Palm Beach County, which Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit serves.
How do I check if a West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach lawyer?
Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Do I need a lawyer based in West Palm Beach?
Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Palm Beach County knows its judges and local procedures.
Are there Spanish-speaking lawyers in West Palm Beach?
Yes. LexRanked ranks Spanish-speaking lawyers in West Palm Beach for bankruptcy and insurance, based on the languages listed on their Florida Bar profiles.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.