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Top-Ranked Consumer Protection Lawyers in Bradenton, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked consumer protection lawyers in Bradenton, Florida are Melanie Archer Newby (LexRank 75.00), Scott David McKay (75.00) and David Joseph Tipton (73.33).

This ranking lists 5 consumer protection lawyers in Bradenton, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. Their experience ranges from 8 to 41 years in practice.

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The ranking

Ordered by organic LexRank score; paid placements are labelled and never affect a position. How we rank

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    Melanie Archer Newby

    Independent practice · Bradenton, FL

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    • 35 years experience
    • Bankruptcy · Consumer Protection
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 75.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 25.0)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
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    Scott David McKay

    Independent practice · Bradenton, FL

    Verified
    • 27 years experience
    • Consumer Protection · Product Liability
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 75.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 25.0)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
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    David Joseph Tipton

    Independent practice · Bradenton, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Bankruptcy · Consumer Protection
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 73.33: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Practice-area relevance (13.3/20). 1.67 points behind #2, mostly practice-area relevance.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 25.0)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Practice-area relevance 13.3/20 (ranking avg 15.7)

    1.67 points behind #2 (Scott David McKay): Practice-area relevance −1.7.

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    Derek Anthony DiPasquale

    Independent practice · Bradenton, FL

    Verified
    • 21 years experience
    • Consumer Protection · Probate Litigation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 68.80: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Experience (25.2/30). 4.53 points behind #3, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.3)
    • Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 25.0)

    4.53 points behind #3 (David Joseph Tipton): Experience −4.8, Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

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    Nancy E. Roden

    Independent practice · Bradenton, FL

    Verified
    • 8 years experience
    • Consumer Protection
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 54.45: strongest in Practice-area relevance (20/20) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (9.6/30). 14.35 points behind #4, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 15.7)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Experience 9.6/30 (ranking avg 25.0)

    14.35 points behind #4 (Derek Anthony DiPasquale): Experience −15.6, Professional credentials −3.8.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

Data sources behind the scores

Every score on this page is calculated from facts backed by these sources. Each profile shows which source supports which fact and when it was last checked.

  • floridabar.org · Official / regulatory · 5 profile pages47 facts for 5 lawyers

Consumer Protection market in Bradenton

LexRanked tracks 5 lawyers in consumer protection law in Bradenton, Florida. 5 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

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27 years5 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. All lawyers in Bradenton

What sets these Bradenton lawyers apart

Every lawyer in this ranking has a The Florida Bar license verified as eligible to practice, and every fact shown links to its source. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Fact about the 5 ranked lawyers Figure
Years in practice 8 to 41 (median 27)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Bradenton office address and consumer protection as a practice area on record. It compares 5 consumer protection lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. The Florida Bar does not board-certify lawyers in consumer protection, so the practice area is the one each lawyer lists on their Florida Bar profile, which The Florida Bar does not review. How we rank.

Florida 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))
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Manatee County is in Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit

How to choose among these lawyers

Confirm the license, ask who will handle your matter, and get the fee terms in writing before you sign.

  1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
  2. Ask whether the lawyer you meet will handle your matter personally, and how many matters like yours they have handled recently.
  3. Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

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)).

Which court handles cases in Bradenton?

State court cases in Manatee County are heard in Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit.

How is this ranking ordered?

By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Payment never changes a position.

Do client reviews affect the LexRank score?

Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Reviews are shown on profiles for information only, and Reputation counts only awards on record, such as board certification. How we rank

Which lawyers are verified?

5 of the 5 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Melanie Archer Newby, Scott David McKay, David Joseph Tipton, Derek Anthony DiPasquale and Nancy E. Roden.

About this ranking

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