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Top-Ranked Business Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked business lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida are William Renden Clayton (LexRank 88.00), Douglas Hyde Reynolds (88.00) and Donna Greenspan Solomon (88.00).

This ranking lists 10 business lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 10 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. Their experience ranges from 16 to 45 years in practice. 1 of the 10 lists 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

    William Renden Clayton

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.0)
  2. No change

    Douglas Hyde Reynolds

    Tripp Scott, P.A. · Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

    Ranks #2 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.0)
  3. No change

    Donna Greenspan Solomon

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 31 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 88.00: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.0)
  4. No change

    Cristina M Pierson

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 33 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 4.00 points behind #3, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.0)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

    4.00 points behind #3 (Donna Greenspan Solomon): Reputation −4.

  5. No change

    Joseph Marc Goldstein

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 37 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    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 28.0)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
  6. No change

    Michael Patrick Hamaway

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 30 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.40 points behind #5, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.0)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

    1.40 points behind #5 (Joseph Marc Goldstein): Data quality −1.4.

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

  7. No change

    Kevin Markow

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 30 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 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 28.0)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

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

  8. No change

    Gary C Rosen

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 45 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 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 28.0)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

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

  9. No change

    Justin Christopher Carlin

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 17 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 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). 8.20 points behind #8, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 28.0)

    8.20 points behind #8 (Gary C Rosen): Experience −9.6.

  10. No change

    Joey M Lampert

    Independent practice · Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Verified
    • 16 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 with 73.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (19.2/30). 1.20 points behind #9, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 19.2/30 (ranking avg 28.0)

    1.20 points behind #9 (Justin Christopher Carlin): Experience −1.2.

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 · 10 profile pages118 facts for 10 lawyers

Business market in Fort Lauderdale

LexRanked tracks 10 lawyers and 1 law firm in business law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 10 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 19, 2026.

Lawyers
10
Law firms
1
Verified professional data
10 of 10
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
32 years10 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 Fort Lauderdale

What sets these Fort Lauderdale lawyers apart

All 10 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Business Litigation 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 10 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Business Litigation 10 of 10
Years in practice 16 to 45 (median 32)
Languages besides English Spanish (1)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law (3 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Fort Lauderdale office address and business as a practice area on record. It compares 10 business lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Florida gives five years to sue on a written contract and four on an oral one.

Rule What it means
Written contract 5 years to sue (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b))
Oral contract 4 years to sue (§ 95.11(3))
Deceptive trade practices The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (ch. 501, part II)
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Broward County is in Florida's Seventeenth 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 do I have to sue for breach of contract in Florida?

5 years for a written contract and 4 years for an oral one.

What does a business litigation lawyer do?

Represents companies and owners in disputes such as contract breaches, partnership and shareholder conflicts and unfair competition, in court or arbitration.

What does Board Certified in Business Litigation 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. 10 of the 10 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Fort Lauderdale?

State court cases in Broward County are heard in Florida's Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.

Are there Spanish-speaking business lawyers in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. 1 of the 10 ranked lawyers lists 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?

10 of the 10 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: William Renden Clayton, Douglas Hyde Reynolds, Donna Greenspan Solomon, Cristina M Pierson and Joseph Marc Goldstein and others.

About this ranking

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