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Top-rated antitrust lawyers
Antitrust lawyers and law firms, ranked by location with the LexRank methodology.
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LexRanked tracks 37 lawyers in antitrust law. 37 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked ranks 37 antitrust lawyers in Florida in 2 cities; the largest city rankings are Miami (13 lawyers) and Tampa (7 lawyers). Every position follows the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source, such as each lawyer's Florida Bar profile; payment never changes a position.
Rankings
3 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score; the statewide ranking, which compares every city, comes first.
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 37
- Law firms
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- Verified professional data
- 37 of 37
- Average rating
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- Median review count
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- Median experience
- 19 years37 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 city
The highest-scoring lawyers on this page, grouped by city; each ranking above lists every lawyer.
- Miami · 5 lawyers
- Tampa · 3 lawyers
- Jacksonville · 2 lawyers
- Orlando · 2 lawyers
Highest-scoring antitrust lawyers
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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What does a antitrust lawyer do?
An antitrust lawyer handles claims and investigations involving price-fixing, monopolization, unfair competition and restrictive agreements, for businesses harmed by them and for companies defending against them.
- Price-fixing and bid-rigging
- Monopolization claims
- Mergers and acquisitions review
- Non-compete and restrictive covenants
- Distribution and pricing agreements
- Government antitrust investigations
When do you need a antitrust lawyer?
Talk to an antitrust lawyer as soon as you suspect competitors are coordinating prices or a supplier is abusing its position: claims must be filed within 4 years.
- Competitors appear to be coordinating prices or bids
- A dominant supplier is cutting off or squeezing your business
- You received a subpoena or civil investigative demand
- You are planning a merger or an exclusive distribution deal
Who are the best antitrust lawyers in Florida?
The statewide ranking lists the top 25 of the 37 antitrust lawyers LexRanked tracks in Florida, in order of their LexRank score. See the best antitrust lawyers in Florida.
Where can I find a antitrust lawyer in Florida?
Antitrust rankings cover 2 Florida cities; Miami has the most lawyers compared (13).
| City ranking | Lawyers compared |
|---|---|
| Top-ranked antitrust lawyers in Miami | 13 |
| Top-ranked antitrust lawyers in Tampa | 7 |
How much does a antitrust lawyer cost in Florida?
Business plaintiffs sometimes find antitrust lawyers who work on contingency, because a winning plaintiff recovers treble damages and attorney fees. Companies defending claims or merger reviews usually pay by the hour. Under The Florida Bar's rules, a lawyer who has not represented you before must explain the basis or rate of the fee and costs, preferably in writing, and no fee may be clearly excessive.
Florida antitrust rules to know
A business injured by price-fixing or another restraint of trade in Florida can recover three times its damages plus attorney fees, and must sue within 4 years.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Restraint of trade | Every contract, combination or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce in Florida is unlawful (Fla. Stat. § 542.18) |
| Treble damages | A person injured in business or property recovers three times the damages, plus costs and a reasonable attorney fee (§ 542.22(1)) |
| Florida deadline | 4 years after the cause of action accrues, suspended while a state enforcement action is pending and for 1 year after (§ 542.26) |
| Federal law | Contracts and conspiracies in restraint of interstate trade are illegal (15 U.S.C. § 1); an injured person recovers three times the damages and attorney fees (15 U.S.C. § 15) |
| Federal deadline | 4 years after the cause of action accrued (15 U.S.C. § 15b) |
| Non-compete agreements | A restrictive covenant is enforceable only if it is in a signed writing, reasonable in time, area and line of business, and supported by a legitimate business interest (§ 542.335(1)) |
Are antitrust lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Antitrust is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list antitrust as a practice area on their Florida Bar profile. The lawyer adds that practice area, and The Florida Bar does not review it, so ask how much of the lawyer's work is antitrust. Lawyers in these rankings may still hold a board certification in a related field, which their profiles show. About 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.
How to choose a antitrust lawyer
Confirm the license in The Florida Bar's directory, then compare experience, certification and how often the lawyer handles cases like yours.
- Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory: the license must show as eligible to practice, and public discipline is listed there.
- Ask how much of the lawyer's work is antitrust: practice areas on a Florida Bar profile are added by the lawyer and are not reviewed by The Florida Bar.
- Ask for the fee agreement in writing before work starts.
- Ask: Have you handled cases in my industry?
- Ask: Are federal or Florida claims a better fit?
- Ask: How are fees and expert costs handled?
How LexRanked ranks antitrust lawyers
By the LexRank score: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location, using only facts with a cited source. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Data checked October 2026 against each lawyer's Florida Bar profile. Payment never changes a position. See how we rank.
Sources
- Florida Statutes, section 542.18 (restraint of trade)
- Florida Statutes, section 542.22 (suits for damages)
- Florida Statutes, section 542.26 (limitation of actions)
- Florida Statutes, section 542.335 (valid restraints of trade)
- 15 U.S.C. § 1 (Sherman Act)
- 15 U.S.C. § 15 (treble damages)
- 15 U.S.C. § 15b (limitation of actions)
- Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Rule 4-1.5 (fees and costs for legal services)
- The Florida Bar: Find a Lawyer directory
Frequently asked questions
What does a antitrust lawyer do?
An antitrust lawyer handles claims and investigations involving price-fixing, monopolization, unfair competition and restrictive agreements, for businesses harmed by them and for companies defending against them.
How much does a antitrust lawyer cost in Florida?
Business plaintiffs sometimes find antitrust lawyers who work on contingency, because a winning plaintiff recovers treble damages and attorney fees. Companies defending claims or merger reviews usually pay by the hour.
What can I recover for price-fixing in Florida?
Three times your damages, plus the cost of suit and a reasonable attorney fee, under the Florida Antitrust Act (section 542.22) and federal law (15 U.S.C. § 15).
How long do I have to file an antitrust claim?
4 years after the claim accrues, under both Florida law (section 542.26) and federal law (15 U.S.C. § 15b). The Florida period is suspended while a state enforcement action is pending and for 1 year after it.
Is my non-compete enforceable in Florida?
Only if it is in writing and signed by you, reasonable in time, area and line of business, and supported by a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or customer relationships (section 542.335).
Where are the best antitrust lawyers in Florida?
LexRanked ranks antitrust lawyers in 2 cities; the largest rankings are Miami (13 lawyers) and Tampa (7 lawyers). The statewide ranking compares all of them.
Are antitrust lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Antitrust is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list antitrust as a practice area on their Florida Bar profile. The lawyer adds that practice area, and The Florida Bar does not review it, so ask how much of the lawyer's work is antitrust.
How do I check a antitrust lawyer's license in Florida?
Search the lawyer's name in The Florida Bar's Find a Lawyer directory: it shows whether the lawyer is eligible to practice, any board certification and public discipline. Concerns about a lawyer go to The Florida Bar's Attorney Consumer Assistance Program (ACAP), 866-352-0707.
Editorially reviewed by LexRanked editorial team on October 30, 2026.