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Top-Ranked Business Lawyers in Miami, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked business lawyers in Miami, Florida are David Andrew Byrne (LexRank 88.00), William King Hill (86.60) and Joseph A DeMaria (84.00).

This ranking lists 10 business lawyers in Miami, 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 13 to 50 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

    David Andrew Byrne

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 34 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 4.8)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.6)
  2. No change

    William King Hill

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

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

    Ranks #2 with 86.60: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Experience (30/30). 1.40 points behind #1, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 4.8)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 27.6)

    1.40 points behind #1 (David Andrew Byrne): Data quality −1.4.

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

  3. No change

    Joseph A DeMaria

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 38 years experience
    • Business
    • 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). 2.60 points behind #2, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)

    2.60 points behind #2 (William King Hill): Reputation −4.

  4. No change

    Michael Neil Kreitzer

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 38 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).

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)
  5. No change

    Joshua Byrne Spector

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 24 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #5?

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

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 27.6)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)

    1.20 points behind #4 (Michael Neil Kreitzer): Experience −1.2.

  6. No change

    Richard Charles Wolfe

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 43 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). 0.20 points behind #5, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)

    0.20 points behind #5 (Joshua Byrne Spector): Data quality −1.4.

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

  7. No change

    Alan Jay Kluger

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 50 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 27.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)

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

  8. No change

    Spencer Hal Silverglate

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 38 years experience
    • Business
    • 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).

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)

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

  9. No change

    Aaron Stenzler Weiss

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

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

    Ranks #9 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). 7.00 points behind #8, mostly experience.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)
    • Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 27.6)

    7.00 points behind #8 (Spencer Hal Silverglate): Experience −8.4.

  10. No change

    Chauncey David Cole IV

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • 13 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 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). 6.00 points behind #9, mostly experience.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4.8)
    • Experience 15.6/30 (ranking avg 27.6)

    6.00 points behind #9 (Aaron Stenzler Weiss): Experience −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 · 10 profile pages117 facts for 10 lawyers

Business market in Miami

LexRanked tracks 10 lawyers in business law in Miami, Florida. 10 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

Lawyers
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Average rating
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Median review count
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Median experience
38 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 Miami

What sets these Miami 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 13 to 50 (median 38)
Languages besides English Spanish (1)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school University of Miami School of Law (4 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Miami 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 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 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 Miami?

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

Are there Spanish-speaking business lawyers in Miami?

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: David Andrew Byrne, William King Hill, Joseph A DeMaria, Michael Neil Kreitzer and Joshua Byrne Spector and others.

What is the difference between the top two lawyers?

David Andrew Byrne scores 88.00 and William King Hill 86.60, a gap of 1.40 points, mostly in data quality. Compare them side by side

About this ranking

Last updated
Methodology
LexRank v1.2 - deterministic, reproducible scoring
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