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Top-Ranked Spanish-Speaking Construction Lawyers in Miami, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked Spanish-speaking construction lawyers in Miami, Florida are Alexander Edward Barthet (LexRank 84.00), Jose Antonio Llerena (84.00) and Francisco Touron III “Frank Touron” (82.80).

This ranking lists 11 construction lawyers in Miami, Florida, whose Florida Bar profile lists Spanish, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 11 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 10 to 32 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

Who is included: only lawyers whose sourced records list spanish among their languages: 11 of the 45 in Top-Ranked Construction Lawyers in Miami, Florida, 11 of them confirmed by a verified fact or an official record such as the state bar profile. Scores are the same LexRank scores; the context selects who is ranked and never changes a score.

  1. No change

    Alexander Edward Barthet

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 27 years experience
    View profile
    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 19.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)

    Held back by

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

    Jose Antonio Llerena

    The Barthet Firm · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 32 years experience
    View profile
    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 84.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 19.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)

    Held back by

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

    Francisco Touron III “Frank Touron”

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 24 years experience
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 82.80: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.20 points behind #2, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 19.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    1.20 points behind #2 (Jose Antonio Llerena): Experience −1.2.

  4. No change

    Christopher M Utrera

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 17 years experience
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    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 74.40: strongest in Experience (20.4/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 8.40 points behind #3, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 19.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    8.40 points behind #3 (Francisco Touron III “Frank Touron”): Experience −8.4.

  5. No change

    Matthew Maranges

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 15 years experience
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    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 72.00: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (18/30). 2.40 points behind #4, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 10)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 19.6)

    2.40 points behind #4 (Christopher M Utrera): Experience −2.4.

  6. No change

    Anthony Michael Soto

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 14 years experience
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    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 70.80: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (16.8/30). 1.20 points behind #5, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 10)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 16.8/30 (ranking avg 19.6)

    1.20 points behind #5 (Matthew Maranges): Experience −1.2.

  7. No change

    Charles Emmanuel Fombrun

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 13 years experience
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    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 69.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (15.6/30). 1.20 points behind #6, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 10)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 15.6/30 (ranking avg 19.6)

    1.20 points behind #6 (Anthony Michael Soto): Experience −1.2.

  8. No change

    Alexander G. Leon “Alex”

    Haber Law, LLP · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 13 years experience
    View profile
    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 69.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (15.6/30).

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 10)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 15.6/30 (ranking avg 19.6)
  9. No change

    Jennifer Lanza

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 11 years experience
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    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 with 67.20: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (13.2/30). 2.40 points behind #8, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 10)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 13.2/30 (ranking avg 19.6)

    2.40 points behind #8 (Alexander G. Leon “Alex”): Experience −2.4.

  10. No change

    Anthony Lopez

    Independent practice · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 10 years experience
    View profile
    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 with 66.00: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (12/30). 1.20 points behind #9, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.7)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 10)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 12/30 (ranking avg 19.6)

    1.20 points behind #9 (Jennifer Lanza): Experience −1.2.

  11. No change

    Daniel Jovanov

    Haber Law, LLP · Miami, FL

    Verified
    • Speaks Spanish · sourced
    • Construction
    • 13 years experience
    View profile
    Why #11?

    Ranks #11 with 65.85: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (15.6/30). 0.15 points behind #10, mostly professional credentials.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 15.6/30 (ranking avg 19.6)

    0.15 points behind #10 (Anthony Lopez): Professional credentials −3.8.

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 · 11 profile pages131 facts for 11 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 ; 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 Spanish-speaking lawyers apart

All 11 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 11 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Construction Law 11 of 11
Years in practice 10 to 32 (median 14)
Languages besides English Spanish (11), French (1), Other (1)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer
Most common law school Florida International University, College of Law (3 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, whose Florida Bar profile lists Spanish among the languages they speak. It compares 11 Spanish-speaking construction lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Whatever language they speak: the full ranking of construction lawyers in Miami.

Working with a Spanish-speaking lawyer

You can discuss your case, documents and fees directly in Spanish, but court hearings and filings in Florida are in English.

  • Ask whether the lawyer will speak with you in Spanish personally or through bilingual staff.
  • Ask for the fee agreement and key letters in Spanish as well as English, so you know exactly what you sign.
  • When a witness cannot understand or speak English well enough, the judge has a qualified interpreter sworn in (section 90.606, Florida Statutes).

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.

  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

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. 11 of the 11 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.

How do I know a lawyer really speaks Spanish?

Every lawyer here lists Spanish on their Florida Bar profile, which LexRanked checked in November 2026. Ask at the first call whether the lawyer will handle your matter in Spanish personally.

Will my court hearing be in Spanish?

No. Court proceedings in Florida are held in English. When a witness cannot understand or speak English well enough, the judge has a qualified interpreter sworn in (section 90.606, Florida Statutes).

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?

11 of the 11 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Alexander Edward Barthet, Jose Antonio Llerena, Francisco Touron III “Frank Touron”, Christopher M Utrera and Matthew Maranges and others.

About this ranking

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