Top-Ranked Construction Lawyers in Miami, Florida

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked construction lawyers in Miami, Florida are Alexander Edward Barthet (LexRank 84.00), Jose Antonio Llerena (84.00) and George Richard Truitt Jr. (84.00).

This ranking lists 25 construction lawyers in Miami, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 25 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 14 to 43 years in practice. 6 of the 25 list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

Lawyers ranked: 25
Fully verified: 25 of 25

The ranking

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

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AB
Alexander Edward Barthet
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 27 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #1?
Ranks #1 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 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
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JL
Jose Antonio Llerena
The Barthet Firm · Miami, FL
Verified
- 32 years experience
- Construction
- 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).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
No change
GJ
George Richard Truitt Jr.
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 34 years experience
- Construction
- 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 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
No change
JJ
Jerry Peter Brodsky “Jerry”
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 34 years experience
- Construction
- 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 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
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RF
Robert Voss Fitzsimmons
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 43 years experience
- Construction
- 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 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
No change
RR
Ralf R Rodriguez
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 28 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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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 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
No change
MY
Michael Justin Yates
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 34 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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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 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
No change
FT
Francisco Touron III “Frank Touron”
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 24 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #8?
Ranks #8 with 82.80: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #7, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
1.20 points behind #7 (Michael Justin Yates): Experience −1.2.
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RF
Robert Stewart Fine
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 27 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #9?
Ranks #9 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 0.20 points behind #8, mostly data quality.
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
0.20 points behind #8 (Francisco Touron III “Frank Touron”): Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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KG
Kenn William Goff
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 40 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #10?
Ranks #10 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 20.2)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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KK
Kenneth Roger Richie “Ken”
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 37 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #11?
Ranks #11 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 20.2)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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MG
Melinda S Gentile
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 41 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #12?
Ranks #12 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 20.2)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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AH
Adam Paul Handfinger
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 23 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #13?
Ranks #13 with 80.20: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 2.40 points behind #12, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
2.40 points behind #12 (Melinda S Gentile): Experience −2.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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KS
Kevin C Schumacher
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 21 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #14?
Ranks #14 with 79.20: strongest in Experience (25.2/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.00 points behind #13, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
1.00 points behind #13 (Adam Paul Handfinger): Experience −2.4.
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GS
Gary Marc Stein
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 42 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #15?
Ranks #15 with 78.85: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 0.35 points behind #14, mostly professional credentials.
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
0.35 points behind #14 (Kevin C Schumacher): Professional credentials −3.8, Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
No change
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Nicholas David Siegfried
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 20 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #16?
Ranks #16 with 78.00: strongest in Experience (24/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 0.85 points behind #15, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 24/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
0.85 points behind #15 (Gary Marc Stein): Experience −6.
No change
MM
Michael Joseph Thomas “MICHAEL”
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 20 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #17?
Ranks #17 with 78.00: strongest in Experience (24/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20).
Strongest
- Experience 24/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
No change
PP
Peter Benjamin Rowell “Peter”
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 20 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #18?
Ranks #18 with 76.60: strongest in Experience (24/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.40 points behind #17, mostly data quality.
Strongest
- Experience 24/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
1.40 points behind #17 (Michael Joseph Thomas “MICHAEL”): Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
No change
KC
Kesang Stefan Chin
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP · Miami, FL
Verified
- 18 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #19?
Ranks #19 with 75.60: strongest in Experience (21.6/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.00 points behind #18, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
1.00 points behind #18 (Peter Benjamin Rowell “Peter”): Experience −2.4.
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CU
Christopher M Utrera
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 17 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #20?
Ranks #20 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). 1.20 points behind #19, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
- Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
1.20 points behind #19 (Kesang Stefan Chin): Experience −1.2.
No change
RC
Robert Anthony Carlson
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 17 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #21?
Ranks #21 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).
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
- Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
No change
DM
D Spencer Mallard
Lydecker LLP · Miami, FL
Verified
- 20 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #22?
Ranks #22 with 74.25: strongest in Experience (24/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 0.15 points behind #21, mostly professional credentials.
Strongest
- Experience 24/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
0.15 points behind #21 (Robert Anthony Carlson): Professional credentials −3.8.
No change
MM
Matthew Maranges
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 15 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #23?
Ranks #23 with 72.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30). 2.25 points behind #22, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
- Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
2.25 points behind #22 (D Spencer Mallard): Experience −6.
No change
AR
Adam Eric Richards
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 15 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #24?
Ranks #24 with 72.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30).
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
- Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
No change
AS
Anthony Michael Soto
Independent practice · Miami, FL
Verified
- 14 years experience
- Construction
- Bar status verified
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Why #25?
Ranks #25 with 70.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (16.8/30). 1.20 points behind #24, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.6)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
Held back by
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
- Experience 16.8/30 (ranking avg 20.2)
1.20 points behind #24 (Adam Eric Richards): 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 · 25 profile pages273 facts for 25 lawyers

Construction market in Miami

LexRanked tracks 45 lawyers and 5 law firms in construction law in Miami, Florida. 45 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 22, 2026.

Lawyers: 45
Law firms: 5
Verified professional data: 45 of 45
Average rating: Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count: Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience: 15 years45 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on November 1, 2026; data verified October 22, 2026. 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 25 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 25 ranked lawyers	Figure
Board Certified in Construction Law	25 of 25
Years in practice	14 to 43 (median 24)
Languages besides English	Spanish (6)
License status with The Florida Bar	Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school	University of Miami School of Law (10 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Miami office address and construction as a practice area on record. It compares 25 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	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.

Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
Ask whether the lawyer you meet will handle your matter personally, and how many matters like yours they have handled recently.
Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.
If you prefer to work in another language, check the languages listed on each profile.

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. 25 of the 25 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 construction lawyers in Miami?

Yes. 6 of the 25 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?

25 of the 25 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Alexander Edward Barthet, Jose Antonio Llerena, George Richard Truitt Jr., Jerry Peter Brodsky “Jerry” and Robert Voss Fitzsimmons and others.

Which lawyers speak Spanish?

11 of the 45 lawyers in this ranking have it on record, 11 confirmed by a verified fact or an official record. They are ranked separately by the same LexRank score. Top-Ranked Spanish-Speaking Construction Lawyers in Miami, Florida

About this ranking

Last updated: November 1, 2026
Methodology: LexRank v1.2 - deterministic, reproducible scoring
Editorial review: LexRanked editorial team, October 12, 2026
Independence: Positions are never sold. Paid placements, if any, are labelled and do not affect scores.

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Summary

The ranking

Data sources behind the scores

Construction market in Miami

What sets these Miami lawyers apart

Who is included in this ranking?

Florida rules to know

How to choose among these lawyers

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

About this ranking

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