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Top-rated consumer protection lawyers
Consumer Protection lawyers and law firms, ranked by location with the LexRank methodology.
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LexRanked tracks 265 lawyers in consumer protection law. 265 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked ranks 265 consumer protection lawyers in Florida in 14 cities; the largest city rankings are Tampa (28 lawyers), Miami (24 lawyers) and Fort Lauderdale (20 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
17 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score; the statewide ranking, which compares every city, comes first.
- Boca Raton
- Bradenton
- Coral Gables
- Delray Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Orlando
- Plantation
- St. Petersburg
- Tampa
- West Palm Beach
- Weston
Boca Raton
- Consumer Protection · 15 lawyers
Bradenton
- Consumer Protection · 5 lawyers
Coral Gables
- Consumer Protection · 13 lawyers
- Consumer Protection - Spanish-speaking · 8 lawyers
Delray Beach
- Consumer Protection · 6 lawyers
Fort Lauderdale
- Consumer Protection · 20 lawyers
Hollywood
- Consumer Protection · 9 lawyers
Jacksonville
- Consumer Protection · 17 lawyers
Miami
- Consumer Protection · 24 lawyers
- Consumer Protection - Spanish-speaking · 5 lawyers
Orlando
- Consumer Protection · 10 lawyers
Plantation
- Consumer Protection · 7 lawyers
St. Petersburg
- Consumer Protection · 13 lawyers
Tampa
- Consumer Protection · 28 lawyers
West Palm Beach
- Consumer Protection · 11 lawyers
Weston
- Consumer Protection · 5 lawyers
Market statistics
- Lawyers
- 265
- Law firms
- 0
- Verified professional data
- 265 of 265
- Average rating
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- Median review count
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- Median experience
- 18 years265 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.
- Fort Lauderdale · 3 lawyers
- Coral Gables · 2 lawyers
- Jacksonville · 2 lawyers
- Boca Raton · 1 lawyer
- Fort Myers · 1 lawyer
- Miami · 1 lawyer
- Tampa · 1 lawyer
- West Palm Beach · 1 lawyer
Highest-scoring consumer protection lawyers
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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What does a consumer protection lawyer do?
A consumer protection lawyer represents people harmed by deceptive sales, unlawful debt collection, defective vehicles and similar practices, and represents businesses defending those claims.
- Deceptive and unfair trade practices
- Debt collection harassment
- Lemon law claims
- Auto dealer fraud
- Credit reporting errors
- Class actions
When do you need a consumer protection lawyer?
Talk to a consumer protection lawyer soon after the problem starts: debt collection claims must be filed within 1 or 2 years.
- A debt collector calls repeatedly, threatens you or contacts others about your debt
- A business misrepresented what it sold you
- Your new car keeps going back to the shop for the same defect
- You were charged fees you never agreed to
Who are the best consumer protection lawyers in Florida?
The statewide ranking lists the top 25 of the 265 consumer protection lawyers LexRanked tracks in Florida, in order of their LexRank score. See the best consumer protection lawyers in Florida.
Where can I find a consumer protection lawyer in Florida?
Consumer protection rankings cover 14 Florida cities; Tampa has the most lawyers compared (28).
How much does a consumer protection lawyer cost in Florida?
Florida and federal consumer laws let the consumer recover attorney fees, so many consumer lawyers take cases on contingency or at no upfront cost. 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 consumer protection rules to know
Florida law lets a consumer harmed by an unfair or deceptive business practice recover actual damages plus attorney fees, and a consumer harassed by a debt collector can recover up to $1,000 in extra statutory damages.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Unfair and deceptive practices | Unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce are unlawful under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (Fla. Stat. § 501.204) |
| Consumer remedies | A person who suffered a loss may recover actual damages, plus attorney fees and court costs (§ 501.211(2)) |
| Fees both ways | The prevailing party may receive reasonable attorney fees and costs from the losing party (§ 501.2105(1)) |
| Debt collection in Florida | A debt collector who violates section 559.72 is liable for actual damages, up to $1,000 in statutory damages and attorney fees; suit within 2 years (§ 559.77) |
| Federal debt collection | Up to $1,000 in additional damages for an individual; suit within 1 year (15 U.S.C. § 1692k) |
| Lemon law | After 3 repair attempts for the same defect, the consumer gives the manufacturer written notice and a final chance to repair (§ 681.104(1)) |
Are consumer protection lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Consumer protection is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list consumer protection 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 consumer protection. 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 consumer protection 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 consumer protection: 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: Which law fits my claim best?
- Ask: How are fees handled if we win or lose?
- Ask: Have you handled cases against this company?
How LexRanked ranks consumer protection 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 501.204 (unlawful acts and practices)
- Florida Statutes, section 501.211 (individual remedies)
- Florida Statutes, section 501.2105 (attorney fees)
- Florida Statutes, section 559.77 (debt collection remedies)
- 15 U.S.C. § 1692k (debt collector civil liability)
- Florida Statutes, section 681.104 (lemon law)
- 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 consumer protection lawyer do?
A consumer protection lawyer represents people harmed by deceptive sales, unlawful debt collection, defective vehicles and similar practices, and represents businesses defending those claims.
How much does a consumer protection lawyer cost in Florida?
Florida and federal consumer laws let the consumer recover attorney fees, so many consumer lawyers take cases on contingency or at no upfront cost.
What can I recover for a deceptive business practice in Florida?
Actual damages plus attorney fees and court costs (section 501.211(2)). Be aware that the prevailing party may receive fees, so a losing consumer can owe the business its fees (section 501.2105).
What can I do about debt collector harassment?
Under Florida law you can recover actual damages, up to $1,000 in statutory damages and attorney fees, within 2 years (section 559.77). The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act allows up to $1,000 more within 1 year (15 U.S.C. § 1692k).
When is my car a lemon in Florida?
If the same defect is not fixed after 3 repair attempts, you must notify the manufacturer in writing and give it a final repair attempt; if it still cannot fix the car, it must repurchase or replace it (section 681.104).
How long do I have to sue a debt collector?
2 years under Florida law (section 559.77(4)) and 1 year under federal law (15 U.S.C. § 1692k(d)).
Where are the best consumer protection lawyers in Florida?
LexRanked ranks consumer protection lawyers in 14 cities; the largest rankings are Tampa (28 lawyers), Miami (24 lawyers) and Fort Lauderdale (20 lawyers). The statewide ranking compares all of them.
Are consumer protection lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Consumer protection is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list consumer protection 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 consumer protection.
How do I check a consumer protection 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.