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Top-rated legal malpractice lawyers
Legal Malpractice lawyers and law firms, ranked by location with the LexRank methodology.
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LexRanked tracks 36 lawyers in legal malpractice law. 36 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.
LexRanked ranks 36 legal malpractice lawyers in Florida; the Miami ranking compares 15 of them. 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
2 rankings, each ordering lawyers by the LexRank score; the statewide ranking, which compares every city, comes first.
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- Legal Malpractice · 15 lawyers
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- Law firms
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By city
The highest-scoring lawyers on this page, grouped by city; each ranking above lists every lawyer.
Highest-scoring legal malpractice lawyers
The 12 highest LexRank scores on this page; each profile shows the sources behind its facts.
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What does a legal malpractice lawyer do?
A legal malpractice lawyer represents clients who were harmed by their former lawyer's mistakes, such as missed deadlines, conflicts of interest or mishandled funds, and represents lawyers and their insurers defending those claims.
- Missed filing deadlines
- Conflicts of interest
- Errors in transactions and estate documents
- Mishandled settlements
- Misappropriated client funds
- Defense of lawyers and law firms
When do you need a legal malpractice lawyer?
Talk to a legal malpractice lawyer as soon as you suspect your former lawyer's error cost you a case or money: the 2-year deadline runs from discovery.
- Your case was dismissed because a deadline was missed
- You learned your lawyer had a conflict of interest
- A contract, will or trust your lawyer drafted failed
- Your lawyer did not pay you money held in trust
Who are the best legal malpractice lawyers in Florida?
The statewide ranking lists the top 25 of the 36 legal malpractice lawyers LexRanked tracks in Florida, in order of their LexRank score. See the best legal malpractice lawyers in Florida.
Where can I find a legal malpractice lawyer in Florida?
LexRanked ranks legal malpractice lawyers in Miami, where the ranking compares 15 lawyers with an office in the city.
| City ranking | Lawyers compared |
|---|---|
| Top-ranked legal malpractice lawyers in Miami | 15 |
How much does a legal malpractice lawyer cost in Florida?
Client-side legal malpractice lawyers often work on contingency. Lawyers and firms defending claims are usually represented through their professional liability insurer. 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 legal malpractice rules to know
A Florida legal malpractice claim must be filed within 2 years after the client discovered, or should have discovered, the malpractice.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Filing deadline | 2 years, running from when the malpractice was or should have been discovered (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(b)) |
| Who can sue | The limitation period for professional malpractice applies to persons in privity with the professional, usually the client (§ 95.11(5)(b)) |
| Limiting liability | A lawyer may not agree in advance to limit malpractice liability unless permitted by law and the client is independently represented (Rule 4-1.8(h), Rules Regulating The Florida Bar) |
| Settling with a client | Before settling a malpractice claim with an unrepresented client, the lawyer must advise in writing that independent representation is appropriate (Rule 4-1.8(h)) |
| Stolen client funds | The Florida Bar's Clients' Security Fund may reimburse money a lawyer misappropriated, up to $250,000 per claim, or up to $5,000 for a fee claim (Rules 7-1.1 and 7-2.3) |
| Fund deadline | A claim must be filed within 3 years after the disciplinary action against the lawyer becomes final (Rule 7-2.4(c)) |
Are legal malpractice lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Legal malpractice is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list legal malpractice 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 legal malpractice. 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 legal malpractice 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 legal malpractice: 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 claims against lawyers in this practice area?
- Ask: Can we prove the underlying case would have been won?
- Ask: How are expert witness costs handled?
How LexRanked ranks legal malpractice 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a legal malpractice lawyer do?
A legal malpractice lawyer represents clients who were harmed by their former lawyer's mistakes, such as missed deadlines, conflicts of interest or mishandled funds, and represents lawyers and their insurers defending those claims.
How much does a legal malpractice lawyer cost in Florida?
Client-side legal malpractice lawyers often work on contingency. Lawyers and firms defending claims are usually represented through their professional liability insurer.
How long do I have to sue my lawyer for malpractice in Florida?
2 years from when you discovered, or with due diligence should have discovered, the malpractice (section 95.11(5)(b)).
Can my lawyer make me sign away a malpractice claim?
Not in advance, unless the law allows it and you have your own independent lawyer for that agreement. To settle an existing claim with you while you are unrepresented, the lawyer must first advise you in writing that independent representation is appropriate (Rule 4-1.8(h)).
What if my lawyer took my money?
Report it to The Florida Bar. The Clients' Security Fund may reimburse misappropriated money up to $250,000 per claim, and the claim must be filed within 3 years after the lawyer's discipline becomes final (Rules 7-2.3 and 7-2.4).
Where are the best legal malpractice lawyers in Florida?
LexRanked ranks legal malpractice lawyers in Miami, where the ranking compares 15 lawyers. The statewide ranking compares all of them.
Are legal malpractice lawyers board certified in Florida?
No. Legal malpractice is not one of the fields in which The Florida Bar board-certifies lawyers, so LexRanked includes lawyers who list legal malpractice 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 legal malpractice.
How do I check a legal malpractice 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.