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Top-Ranked Aviation Lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked aviation lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida are Robert F Spohrer (LexRank 88.00), Edward Morton Booth Jr. (84.00) and Mary Parham Burnett (84.00).

This ranking lists 8 aviation lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 8 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Aviation Law by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. Their experience ranges from 19 to 51 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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    Robert F Spohrer

    Spohrer & Dodd · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 51 years experience
    • Aviation
    • 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 4.5)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.5)
  2. No change

    Edward Morton Booth Jr.

    Independent practice · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 44 years experience
    • Aviation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 4.00 points behind #1, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.5)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)

    4.00 points behind #1 (Robert F Spohrer): Reputation −4.

  3. No change

    Mary Parham Burnett

    Independent practice · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Aviation
    • Bar status verified
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    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 28.5)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)
  4. No change

    Jeffrey Robert Ludwig “JEFF”

    Independent practice · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 46 years experience
    • Aviation
    • 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).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.5)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)
  5. No change

    Barry Edward Newman

    Independent practice · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 26 years experience
    • Aviation
    • 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 28.5)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)
  6. No change

    Chad Steven Roberts

    Independent practice · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 35 years experience
    • Aviation
    • 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 28.5)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)

    1.40 points behind #5 (Barry Edward Newman): Data quality −1.4.

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

  7. No change

    Galen Douglas Bauer

    Spohrer & Dodd · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 21 years experience
    • Aviation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 79.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 3.40 points behind #6, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)

    3.40 points behind #6 (Chad Steven Roberts): Experience −4.8.

  8. No change

    Keith L Maynard

    Spohrer & Dodd · Jacksonville, FL

    Verified
    • 19 years experience
    • Aviation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 76.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 2.40 points behind #7, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.5)

    2.40 points behind #7 (Galen Douglas Bauer): 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 · 8 profile pages87 facts for 8 lawyers

Aviation market in Jacksonville

LexRanked tracks 8 lawyers and 1 law firm in aviation law in Jacksonville, Florida. 8 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 16, 2026.

Lawyers
8
Law firms
1
Verified professional data
8 of 8
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
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Median experience
38 years8 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 Jacksonville

What sets these Jacksonville lawyers apart

All 8 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Aviation 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 8 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Aviation Law 8 of 8
Years in practice 19 to 51 (median 38)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school Florida State University College of Law (3 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Jacksonville office address and aviation as a practice area on record. It compares 8 aviation lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Aviation law covers aircraft accidents, pilot certificates, aircraft sales and airports: an operator must notify the NTSB immediately after an accident and file a written report within 10 days.

Rule What it means
Accident notice The operator must notify the NTSB immediately after an aircraft accident or listed serious incident (49 C.F.R. § 830.5)
Accident report A written report on NTSB Form 6120.1 is due within 10 days after an accident (49 C.F.R. § 830.15)
Certificate actions A pilot or other certificate holder may appeal an FAA order amending, suspending or revoking a certificate to the NTSB (49 U.S.C. § 44709)
Airports A new airport site needs approval from the Florida Department of Transportation before construction (Fla. Stat. § 330.30)
Injury claims In Florida, negligence claims that arose on or after March 24, 2023 must be filed within 2 years (§ 95.11)
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Duval County is in Florida's Fourth 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

Who must be notified after a plane crash?

The operator must notify the National Transportation Safety Board immediately, by the fastest means available, after an accident or a listed serious incident (49 C.F.R. § 830.5).

When is the NTSB accident report due?

Within 10 days after the accident, on NTSB Form 6120.1, or after 7 days if an overdue aircraft is still missing (49 C.F.R. § 830.15).

Can I appeal an FAA certificate suspension?

Yes. Under 49 U.S.C. § 44709 a person adversely affected by an FAA order amending, suspending or revoking a certificate may appeal it to the NTSB.

How long do I have to sue after an aviation accident in Florida?

For negligence claims that arose on or after March 24, 2023, generally 2 years under section 95.11; federal law and international treaties can set different limits.

Who certifies aviation lawyers in Florida?

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

What does Board Certified in Aviation 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. 8 of the 8 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Jacksonville?

State court cases in Duval County are heard in Florida's Fourth 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?

8 of the 8 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Robert F Spohrer, Edward Morton Booth Jr., Mary Parham Burnett, Jeffrey Robert Ludwig “JEFF” and Barry Edward Newman and others.

What is the difference between the top two lawyers?

Robert F Spohrer scores 88.00 and Edward Morton Booth Jr. 84.00, a gap of 4.00 points, mostly in reputation. Compare them side by side

About this ranking

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