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Top-Ranked Business Lawyers in Naples, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked business lawyers in Naples, Florida are Edward K Cheffy (LexRank 88.00), Kelley Geraghty Price (88.00) and Jeffrey David Fridkin (86.60).

This ranking lists 13 business lawyers in Naples, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 13 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 7 to 42 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

  1. No change

    Edward K Cheffy

    Cheffy Passidomo, P.A. · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 42 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 88.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Reputation (8/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
  2. No change

    Kelley Geraghty Price

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 35 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 88.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Reputation (8/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
  3. No change

    Jeffrey David Fridkin

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 41 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 86.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Reputation (8/20). 1.40 points behind #2, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

    1.40 points behind #2 (Kelley Geraghty Price): Data quality −1.4.

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

  4. No change

    Basil Leroy Bain

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 29 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 4.00 points behind #3, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

    4.00 points behind #3 (Jeffrey David Fridkin): Reputation −4.

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

  5. No change

    Andrew Reiss

    Bond Schoeneck & King · Naples, FL

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

    Ranks #5 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 23.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

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

  6. No change

    Gregory Neil Woods

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

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

    Ranks #6 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 23.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

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

  7. No change

    Edmond E Koester

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 30 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 78.85: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20). 3.75 points behind #6, mostly professional credentials.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

    3.75 points behind #6 (Gregory Neil Woods): Professional credentials −3.8.

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

  8. No change

    Edward Louis Larsen

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 21 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 77.80: strongest in Experience (25.2/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.05 points behind #7, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

    1.05 points behind #7 (Edmond E Koester): Experience −4.8.

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

  9. No change

    Benjamin Bruce Brown

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 21 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 with 77.80: strongest in Experience (25.2/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 23.4)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)

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

  10. No change

    Joseph Michael Coleman “Joey”

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

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

    Ranks #10 with 67.20: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (13.2/30). 10.60 points behind #9, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.1)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 13.2/30 (ranking avg 23.4)

    10.60 points behind #9 (Benjamin Bruce Brown): Experience −12.

  11. No change

    Matthew B. Devisse

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

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

    Ranks #11 with 66.05: strongest in Reputation (8/20) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (13.2/30). 1.15 points behind #10, mostly professional credentials.

    Strongest

    • Reputation 8/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Experience 13.2/30 (ranking avg 23.4)

    1.15 points behind #10 (Joseph Michael Coleman “Joey”): Professional credentials −3.8, Data quality −1.4.

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

  12. No change

    Stephen C. Schahrer “Stephen Schahrer”

    Independent practice · Naples, FL

    Verified
    • 8 years experience
    • Business
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #12?

    Ranks #12 with 63.60: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (9.6/30). 2.45 points behind #11, mostly reputation.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.1)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 9.6/30 (ranking avg 23.4)

    2.45 points behind #11 (Matthew B. Devisse): Reputation −4, Experience −3.6.

  13. No change

    Kimberly Dawn Swanson

    Cheffy Passidomo, P.A. · Naples, FL

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

    Ranks #13 with 62.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (8.4/30). 1.20 points behind #12, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.1)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.4)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 5.2)
    • Experience 8.4/30 (ranking avg 23.4)

    1.20 points behind #12 (Stephen C. Schahrer “Stephen Schahrer”): 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 · 8 profile pages79 facts for 8 lawyers

Business market in Naples

LexRanked tracks 13 lawyers and 2 law firms in business law in Naples, Florida. 13 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 22, 2026.

Lawyers
13
Law firms
2
Verified professional data
13 of 13
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
27 years13 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 Naples

What sets these Naples lawyers apart

All 13 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 13 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Business Litigation 13 of 13
Years in practice 7 to 42 (median 27)
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 (3 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Naples office address and business as a practice area on record. It compares 13 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 Collier County is in Florida's Twentieth 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 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. 13 of the 13 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Naples?

State court cases in Collier County are heard in Florida's Twentieth 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?

13 of the 13 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Edward K Cheffy, Kelley Geraghty Price, Jeffrey David Fridkin, Basil Leroy Bain and Andrew Reiss and others.

About this ranking

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