Top-Rated Lawyers in Winter Haven, FL

LexRanked tracks 15 lawyers in Winter Haven, Florida. 15 of the lawyers have verified professional data. The most common practice area in Winter Haven, Florida is Insurance (3 lawyers). Data verified October 30, 2026.

LexRanked lists 15 lawyers with an office in Winter Haven, Florida, and ranks them in 2 practice areas; the largest rankings are Insurance (7 lawyers) and Probate Litigation (5 lawyers). State court cases in Winter Haven are heard in Polk County, which Florida's Tenth Judicial Circuit serves.

Rankings

2 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score.

Winter Haven

Insurance · 7 lawyers
Probate Litigation · 5 lawyers

Market statistics

Lawyers: 15
Law firms: 0
Verified professional data: 15 of 15
Average rating: Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count: Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience: 15 years15 lawyers
Most common practice: Insurance3 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on November 2, 2026; data verified October 30, 2026. 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.

Insurance · 6 lawyers
Bankruptcy · 2 lawyers
- Stephen Jeffrey Berlinsky “Stephen J Berlinsky”
- Lakeisha Latoya Babers
Guardianship · 2 lawyers
- Amy L. Phillips
- Stephen Haines Bates
Personal Injury · 2 lawyers
- Robert Gordon Thornhill III “Tri Thornhill”
- Sherri Lynn Scarborough
Probate Litigation · 2 lawyers
- Stephen Haines Bates
- Lydia Sturgis Zbrzeznj
Civil Rights · 1 lawyer
- Lakeisha Latoya Babers
Consumer Protection · 1 lawyer
- Stephen Haines Bates
Medical Malpractice · 1 lawyer
- Carter J. Adams
Product Liability · 1 lawyer
- Robert Matthew Paine

Attorney
Winter Haven, FL

Verified

Which practice areas does LexRanked rank in Winter Haven?

2 practice areas, each a separate ranking of lawyers with an office in Winter Haven, ordered by the LexRank score.

Practice area	Lawyers compared	Statewide ranking
Insurance	7	Florida ranking
Probate Litigation	5	Florida ranking

Which court handles cases in Winter Haven?

State court cases in Winter Haven are heard in Polk County, which Florida's Tenth 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	Polk County
State court circuit	Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida

How do I choose a lawyer in Winter Haven?

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 Polk 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 Tenth Judicial Circuit.
Get the fee agreement in writing before work starts.

How do I check a Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven

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 Winter Haven?

2 practice areas: Insurance and Probate Litigation.

Which court handles cases in Winter Haven?

State court cases in Winter Haven are heard in Polk County, which Florida's Tenth Judicial Circuit serves.

How do I check if a Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven lawyer?

Contact The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.

Do I need a lawyer based in Winter Haven?

Any lawyer licensed by The Florida Bar may practice anywhere in Florida, but a lawyer who regularly appears in Polk County knows its judges and local procedures.

Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on November 1, 2026.