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Top-Ranked Tax Lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked tax lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida are Ayuban Antonio Tomas “Tony” (LexRank 85.60), David Michael Garvin (84.00) and Lee J Osiason (82.60).

This ranking lists 6 tax lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 6 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Tax Law by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. Their experience ranges from 23 to 57 years in practice. 3 of the 6 list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

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The ranking

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

  1. No change

    Ayuban Antonio Tomas “Tony”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Tax
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 85.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Data quality (10/10).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.1)
  2. No change

    David Michael Garvin

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 43 years experience
    • Tax
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 84.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.60 points behind #1, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.1)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.7)

    1.60 points behind #1 (Ayuban Antonio Tomas “Tony”): Reputation −4.

  3. No change

    Lee J Osiason

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 45 years experience
    • Tax
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 82.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.40 points behind #2, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 29.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.7)

    1.40 points behind #2 (David Michael Garvin): Data quality −1.4.

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

  4. No change

    Ivan A Gomez

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 45 years experience
    • Tax
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #4?

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

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 29.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.7)

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

  5. No change

    Thomas Osborn Wells

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 37 years experience
    • Tax
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 82.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 29.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.7)

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

  6. No change

    Nicholas Manuel Daniels

    Landy Rodriguez, LLP · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 57 years experience
    • Tax
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 78.85: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 3.75 points behind #5, mostly professional credentials.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 29.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.7)

    3.75 points behind #5 (Thomas Osborn Wells): 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 · 6 profile pages64 facts for 6 lawyers

Tax market in Coral Gables

LexRanked tracks 6 lawyers and 1 law firm in tax law in Coral Gables, Florida. 6 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 9, 2026.

Lawyers
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Law firms
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Verified professional data
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Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
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Median experience
44 years6 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 6 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Tax 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 6 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Tax Law 6 of 6
Years in practice 23 to 57 (median 44)
Languages besides English Spanish (3)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school University of Miami School of Law (2 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Coral Gables office address and tax as a practice area on record. It compares 6 tax lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Florida has no personal income tax; it taxes corporate income at 5.5% and most sales at 6% at the state level.

Rule What it means
Personal income tax None; the Florida Constitution prohibits it (art. VII, § 5)
Corporate income tax 5.5% of net income (Fla. Stat. § 220.11)
State sales tax 6%, plus any county surtax (§ 212.05)
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

Does Florida have a state income tax?

Not for individuals; the Florida Constitution bars a personal income tax. Corporations pay 5.5% on net income.

When do I need a tax lawyer?

For IRS or Florida Department of Revenue audits and disputes, tax debt, business structuring and estate tax planning.

What does Board Certified in Tax 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. 6 of the 6 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 tax lawyers in Coral Gables?

Yes. 3 of the 6 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?

6 of the 6 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Ayuban Antonio Tomas “Tony”, David Michael Garvin, Lee J Osiason, Ivan A Gomez and Thomas Osborn Wells and others.

What is the difference between the top two lawyers?

Ayuban Antonio Tomas “Tony” scores 85.60 and David Michael Garvin 84.00, a gap of 1.60 points, mostly in reputation. Compare them side by side

About this ranking

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