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Top-Ranked Construction Lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked construction lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida are Steven Paul Befera “Steven” (LexRank 84.00), Scott David Lehman (84.00) and Scott D Rembold (84.00).

This ranking lists 25 construction lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 25 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. Their experience ranges from 13 to 50 years in practice. 4 of the 25 list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

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  1. No change

    Steven Paul Befera “Steven”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 42 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  2. No change

    Scott David Lehman

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 32 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  3. No change

    Scott D Rembold

    Rembold Hirschman · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 31 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  4. No change

    Raymond L Robinson “Ray”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 45 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  5. No change

    Stuart H Sobel

    Siegfried Rivera · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 47 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  6. No change

    Jorge Luis Cruz

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 24 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 82.80: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #5, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    1.20 points behind #5 (Stuart H Sobel): Experience −1.2.

  7. No change

    Ronald Eric Kaufman

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 24 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 82.80: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  8. No change

    Daniel Rodrigo Vega “Dan”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 28 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 0.20 points behind #7, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    0.20 points behind #7 (Ronald Eric Kaufman): Data quality −1.4.

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

  9. No change

    Perry Michael Adair

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

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

  10. No change

    Alejandro Espino “Alex”

    VLP Copenhaver Espino · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 29 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

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

  11. No change

    Jeffrey Stuart Respler

    Siegfried Rivera · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #11?

    Ranks #11 with 81.60: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.00 points behind #10, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    1.00 points behind #10 (Alejandro Espino “Alex”): Experience −2.4.

  12. No change

    Timothy Shane Taylor

    Taylor Corwin & Van Cleaf, PLLC · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 24 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #12?

    Ranks #12 with 81.40: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 0.20 points behind #11, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    0.20 points behind #11 (Jeffrey Stuart Respler): Data quality −1.4.

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

  13. No change

    Blaik P. Ross

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #13?

    Ranks #13 with 80.20: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #12, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    1.20 points behind #12 (Timothy Shane Taylor): Experience −1.2.

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

  14. No change

    Steven Michael Siegfried

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 50 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #14?

    Ranks #14 with 78.85: strongest in Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.35 points behind #13, mostly professional credentials.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    1.35 points behind #13 (Blaik P. Ross): Professional credentials −3.8.

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

  15. No change

    George Thomas Breur

    Siegfried Rivera · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 19 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #15?

    Ranks #15 with 76.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 2.05 points behind #14, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    2.05 points behind #14 (Steven Michael Siegfried): Experience −7.2.

  16. No change

    Jordan Charles Kay

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 18 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #16?

    Ranks #16 with 75.60: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (21.6/30). 1.20 points behind #15, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.20 points behind #15 (George Thomas Breur): Experience −1.2.

  17. No change

    Timothy Drew Corwin

    Taylor Corwin & Van Cleaf, PLLC · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 17 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #17?

    Ranks #17 with 74.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (20.4/30). 1.20 points behind #16, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.20 points behind #16 (Jordan Charles Kay): Experience −1.2.

  18. No change

    Kimberly Cannon Hirschman

    Rembold Hirschman · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 17 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #18?

    Ranks #18 with 74.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (20.4/30).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
  19. No change

    Mariela Melissa Malfeld

    Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 18 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #19?

    Ranks #19 with 74.20: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (21.6/30). 0.20 points behind #18, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    0.20 points behind #18 (Kimberly Cannon Hirschman): Data quality −1.4.

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

  20. No change

    Robert Paul Washington “Paul”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 17 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #20?

    Ranks #20 with 73.00: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (20.4/30). 1.20 points behind #19, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.20 points behind #19 (Mariela Melissa Malfeld): Experience −1.2.

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

  21. No change

    Samuel Padua “Sam”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 15 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #21?

    Ranks #21 with 72.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30). 1.00 points behind #20, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.00 points behind #20 (Robert Paul Washington “Paul”): Experience −2.4.

  22. No change

    Gregory Jay Kahn

    Rembold Hirschman · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 15 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #22?

    Ranks #22 with 72.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
  23. No change

    Jennifer Carmen Gonzalez

    VLP Copenhaver Espino · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 16 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #23?

    Ranks #23 with 71.80: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (19.2/30). 0.20 points behind #22, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 19.2/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    0.20 points behind #22 (Gregory Jay Kahn): Data quality −1.4.

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

  24. No change

    Vanessa Alison Van Cleaf

    Taylor Corwin & Van Cleaf, PLLC · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 15 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #24?

    Ranks #24 with 70.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30). 1.20 points behind #23, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.20 points behind #23 (Jennifer Carmen Gonzalez): Experience −1.2.

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

  25. No change

    Daniel Alberto Marquez

    VLP Copenhaver Espino · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 13 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #25?

    Ranks #25 with 69.60: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (15.6/30). 1.00 points behind #24, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.9)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 15.6/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.00 points behind #24 (Vanessa Alison Van Cleaf): Experience −2.4.

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 · 25 profile pages268 facts for 25 lawyers

Construction market in Coral Gables

LexRanked tracks 26 lawyers and 5 law firms in construction law in Coral Gables, Florida. 26 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 22, 2026.

Lawyers
26
Law firms
5
Verified professional data
26 of 26
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
23 years26 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 Coral Gables

What sets these Coral Gables lawyers apart

All 25 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar, which only about one in twenty Florida lawyers achieves in any field. Florida Bar board certification requires at least five years of practice, substantial involvement in the field, peer review by other lawyers and judges, continuing legal education and a written exam, and it must be renewed every five years. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Fact about the 25 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Construction Law 25 of 25
Years in practice 13 to 50 (median 23)
Languages besides English Spanish (4)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school University of Miami School of Law (9 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Coral Gables office address and construction as a practice area on record. It compares 25 construction lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Florida's Construction Lien Law sets strict deadlines for notices and liens, and a construction defect claim needs written notice to the contractor before any lawsuit.

Rule What it means
Notice to owner Subcontractors and suppliers without a contract with the owner must serve it within 45 days of starting work (Fla. Stat. § 713.06(2)(a))
Claim of lien Recorded no later than 90 days after the final furnishing of labor, services or materials (§ 713.08(5))
Enforcing a lien A lawsuit must be filed within 1 year after the claim of lien is recorded, or the lien expires (§ 713.22(1))
Defect claims: presuit notice Written notice of claim at least 60 days before suing, or 120 days for an association of more than 20 parcels (§ 558.004)
Defect claims: deadlines 4 years, generally from the certificate of occupancy or completion, and never more than 7 years for latent defects (§ 95.11(3)(b))
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Miami-Dade County is in Florida's Eleventh 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.
  4. If you prefer to work in another language, check the languages listed on each profile.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

How long does a contractor have to file a lien in Florida?

A claim of lien must be recorded no later than 90 days after the lienor's final furnishing of labor, services or materials, and a lawsuit to enforce it must follow within 1 year of recording.

Do I have to notify the contractor before suing over a construction defect?

Yes. Under chapter 558 you must serve a written notice of claim at least 60 days before filing suit, or 120 days for an association representing more than 20 parcels, giving the contractor a chance to inspect and offer to repair.

How long do I have to sue for a construction defect in Florida?

Generally 4 years, counted from the certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion or abandonment of construction. For latent defects the time runs from discovery, but no action may be brought more than 7 years after those dates.

Who certifies construction lawyers in Florida?

The Florida Bar certifies lawyers in Construction Law after at least five years of practice, peer review and a written exam.

What does Board Certified in Construction Law mean?

It is a credential from The Florida Bar for lawyers with substantial experience in the field who have passed peer review and a written exam. 25 of the 25 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Coral Gables?

State court cases in Miami-Dade County are heard in Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

Are there Spanish-speaking construction lawyers in Coral Gables?

Yes. 4 of the 25 ranked lawyers list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile. Each LexRanked profile shows the languages on record.

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?

25 of the 25 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Steven Paul Befera “Steven”, Scott David Lehman, Scott D Rembold, Raymond L Robinson “Ray” and Stuart H Sobel and others.

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