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Top-Ranked Construction Lawyers in Maitland, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked construction lawyers in Maitland, Florida are Gregory Scott Martin (LexRank 86.60), Michelle Anne Beane Kane “Shelly” (84.00) and Karl Egnar Pearson (84.00).

This ranking lists 23 construction lawyers in Maitland, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 23 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 8 to 43 years in practice. 2 of the 23 list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

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

  1. No change

    Gregory Scott Martin

    Independent practice · Maitland, FL

    Verified
    • 36 years experience
    • Construction
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30).

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

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

  2. No change

    Michelle Anne Beane Kane “Shelly”

    Bennett Legal Group, P.A. · Maitland, FL

    Verified
    • 28 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). 2.60 points behind #1, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    2.60 points behind #1 (Gregory Scott Martin): Reputation −4.

  3. No change

    Karl Egnar Pearson

    Pearson Mohre Pastis Christianson · Maitland, FL

    Verified
    • 41 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  4. No change

    Frederick Conger Barnes

    Independent practice · Maitland, FL

    Verified
    • 39 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  5. No change

    Brian W Bennett

    Bennett Legal Group, P.A. · Maitland, FL

    Verified
    • 29 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  6. No change

    Franklin Jay Hild

    Independent practice · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #6 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  7. No change

    Anthony Robert Kovalcik

    Moye, O’Brien & Masterson, LLP · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #7 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  8. No change

    Mark Oliver Masterson

    Moye, O’Brien & Masterson, LLP · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #8 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  9. No change

    Michael Cornelius Sasso

    Sasso & Sasso, P.A. · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #9 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 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
  10. No change

    Tomasita Denise Carmona

    Independent practice · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #10 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.40 points behind #9, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    1.40 points behind #9 (Michael Cornelius Sasso): Data quality −1.4.

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

  11. No change

    James Elton Moye

    Moye, O’Brien & Masterson, LLP · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #11 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

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

  12. No change

    David Fuller Tegeler

    Sasso & Sasso, P.A. · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #12 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

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

  13. No change

    Chesley Gary Moody Jr. “Chet”

    Moody & Graf, P.A. · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #13 with 81.40: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #12, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    1.20 points behind #12 (David Fuller Tegeler): Experience −1.2.

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

  14. No change

    Brian Dewitt Shank

    Pearson Mohre Pastis Christianson · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #14 with 80.40: strongest in Experience (26.4/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.00 points behind #13, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 26.4/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    1.00 points behind #13 (Chesley Gary Moody Jr. “Chet”): Experience −2.4.

  15. No change

    Megan Ann Cantlebary

    Independent practice · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #15 with 79.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Experience (25.2/30); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #14, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    1.20 points behind #14 (Brian Dewitt Shank): Experience −1.2.

  16. No change

    Carlton Daniel Miller

    Hudson Lambert Parrott, LLC · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #16 with 78.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #15, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    1.20 points behind #15 (Megan Ann Cantlebary): Experience −1.2.

  17. No change

    Doryk Byron Graf Jr. “Rusty”

    Moody & Graf, P.A. · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #17 with 76.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #16, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)

    1.20 points behind #16 (Carlton Daniel Miller): Experience −1.2.

  18. No change

    Courtney Michele Crossland

    Independent practice · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #18 with 72.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30). 4.80 points behind #17, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    4.80 points behind #17 (Doryk Byron Graf Jr. “Rusty”): Experience −4.8.

  19. No change

    Dana Chaaban

    Hudson Lambert Parrott, LLC · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #19 with 68.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (14.4/30). 3.60 points behind #18, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 14.4/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    3.60 points behind #18 (Courtney Michele Crossland): Experience −3.6.

  20. No change

    Marshall Harris McDonald

    Moye, O’Brien & Masterson, LLP · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #20 with 67.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (13.2/30). 1.20 points behind #19, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 13.2/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.20 points behind #19 (Dana Chaaban): Experience −1.2.

  21. No change

    John Rodney David Moore “John”

    Moye, O’Brien & Masterson, LLP · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #21 with 67.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (13.2/30).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 13.2/30 (ranking avg 24.7)
  22. No change

    Nicholas Steven Moulos “Nick”

    Moody & Graf, P.A. · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #22 with 65.80: strongest in Local relevance (5/5) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (13.2/30). 1.40 points behind #21, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 13.2/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    1.40 points behind #21 (John Rodney David Moore “John”): Data quality −1.4.

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

  23. No change

    Bascom Nax Joye

    Moye, O’Brien & Masterson, LLP · Maitland, FL

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

    Ranks #23 with 63.60: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (9.6/30). 2.20 points behind #22, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.2)
    • Experience 9.6/30 (ranking avg 24.7)

    2.20 points behind #22 (Nicholas Steven Moulos “Nick”): Experience −3.6.

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 · 23 profile pages250 facts for 23 lawyers

Construction market in Maitland

LexRanked tracks 23 lawyers and 6 law firms in construction law in Maitland, Florida. 23 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

Lawyers
23
Law firms
6
Verified professional data
23 of 23
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
25 years23 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 Maitland

What sets these Maitland lawyers apart

All 23 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 23 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Construction Law 23 of 23
Years in practice 8 to 43 (median 25)
Languages besides English Spanish (2)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law (9 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Maitland office address and construction as a practice area on record. It compares 23 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 Orange County is in Florida's Ninth 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. 23 of the 23 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Maitland?

State court cases in Orange County are heard in Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit.

Are there Spanish-speaking construction lawyers in Maitland?

Yes. 2 of the 23 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?

23 of the 23 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Gregory Scott Martin, Michelle Anne Beane Kane “Shelly”, Karl Egnar Pearson, Frederick Conger Barnes and Brian W Bennett and others.

What is the difference between the top two lawyers?

Gregory Scott Martin scores 86.60 and Michelle Anne Beane Kane “Shelly” 84.00, a gap of 2.60 points, mostly in reputation. Compare them side by side

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