Top-Ranked Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Orlando, Florida

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked medical malpractice lawyers in Orlando, Florida are Brenda Joyce Newman (LexRank 80.00), Robert Henry Dellecker (80.00) and Brian Christopher Hogan “Brian” (80.00).

This ranking lists 25 medical malpractice lawyers in Orlando, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. Their experience ranges from 15 to 47 years in practice. 3 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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Brenda Joyce Newman
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 37 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #1?
Ranks #1 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Robert Henry Dellecker
Dellecker Wilson King McKenna & Ruffier · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 42 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #2?
Ranks #2 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Brian Christopher Hogan “Brian”
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 29 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #3?
Ranks #3 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Alan Scott Noecker
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 39 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #4?
Ranks #4 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Jennifer Leigh Phillips
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 27 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #5?
Ranks #5 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Francis Edmund Pierce III
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 47 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #6?
Ranks #6 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Stephen Bruce Sambol
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 40 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #7?
Ranks #7 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Eben Cowles Self
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 33 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #8?
Ranks #8 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Melissa DeAnn Krepps
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 24 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #9?
Ranks #9 with 78.80: strongest in Experience (28.8/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.20 points behind #8, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 28.8/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
1.20 points behind #8 (Eben Cowles Self): Experience −1.2.
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Scott R. McMillen
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 46 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #10?
Ranks #10 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 0.20 points behind #9, mostly data quality.
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
0.20 points behind #9 (Melissa DeAnn Krepps): Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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Gary L Lewis
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 27 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #11?
Ranks #11 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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Scott Donald Santos
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 28 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #12?
Ranks #12 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
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Tiffany Marie Faddis
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 23 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #13?
Ranks #13 with 77.60: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.00 points behind #12, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
1.00 points behind #12 (Scott Donald Santos): Experience −2.4.
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C Ryan Morgan
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 21 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #14?
Ranks #14 with 75.20: strongest in Experience (25.2/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 2.40 points behind #13, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
2.40 points behind #13 (Tiffany Marie Faddis): Experience −2.4.
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Robert Samuel Dunaway III “Sam”
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 20 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #15?
Ranks #15 with 74.00: strongest in Experience (24/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.20 points behind #14, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 24/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
1.20 points behind #14 (C Ryan Morgan): Experience −1.2.
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Joy Grace Zubkin
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 20 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #16?
Ranks #16 with 74.00: strongest in Experience (24/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 24/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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David Bear
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 19 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #17?
Ranks #17 with 72.80: strongest in Experience (22.8/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.20 points behind #16, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 22.8/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
1.20 points behind #16 (Joy Grace Zubkin): Experience −1.2.
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Wilbert Rhulx Vancol
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 15 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #18?
Ranks #18 with 72.00: strongest in Reputation (4/20) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Experience (18/30). 0.80 points behind #17, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Experience 18/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
0.80 points behind #17 (David Bear): Experience −4.8.
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Joshua Tucker Frick
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 18 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #19?
Ranks #19 with 71.60: strongest in Experience (21.6/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 0.40 points behind #18, mostly reputation.
Strongest
- Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
0.40 points behind #18 (Wilbert Rhulx Vancol): Reputation −4.
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André Tylor Young
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 18 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #20?
Ranks #20 with 71.60: strongest in Experience (21.6/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
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Lemar Flores Alejo “Lemar Alejo”
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 21 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #21?
Ranks #21 with 71.45: strongest in Experience (25.2/30) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (0/20). 0.15 points behind #20, mostly professional credentials.
Strongest
- Experience 25.2/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.8)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
0.15 points behind #20 (André Tylor Young): Professional credentials −3.8.
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Caitlin Elise Kramer
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 17 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #22?
Ranks #22 with 70.40: strongest in Experience (20.4/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.05 points behind #21, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
1.05 points behind #21 (Lemar Flores Alejo “Lemar Alejo”): Experience −4.8.
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Sheena Marie Murray
Dan Newlin and Partners · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 17 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #23?
Ranks #23 with 70.40: strongest in Experience (20.4/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20).
Strongest
- Experience 20.4/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
No change
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Rosemonde Cely
Independent practice · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 18 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #24?
Ranks #24 with 70.20: strongest in Experience (21.6/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 0.20 points behind #23, mostly data quality.
Strongest
- Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
0.20 points behind #23 (Sheena Marie Murray): Data quality −1.4.
Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.
No change
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Vanessa Lee Brice
Colling Gilbert Wright, PLLC · Orlando, FL
Verified
- 16 years experience
- Medical Malpractice
- Bar status verified
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Why #25?
Ranks #25 with 69.20: strongest in Experience (19.2/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (0/20). 1.00 points behind #24, mostly experience.
Strongest
- Experience 19.2/30 (ranking avg 17.4)
- Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)
Held back by
- Reputation 0/20 (ranking avg 0.1)
1.00 points behind #24 (Rosemonde Cely): Experience −2.4.

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 pages251 facts for 25 lawyers

Medical Malpractice market in Orlando

LexRanked tracks 56 lawyers and 6 law firms in medical malpractice law in Orlando, Florida. 56 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

Lawyers: 56
Law firms: 6
Verified professional data: 56 of 56
Average rating: Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count: Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience: 15 years56 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on November 1, 2026; data verified October 30, 2026. Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld. All lawyers in Orlando

What sets these Orlando lawyers apart

Every lawyer in this ranking has a The Florida Bar license verified as eligible to practice, and every fact shown links to its source. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Fact about the 25 ranked lawyers	Figure
Years in practice	15 to 47 (median 23)
Languages besides English	Spanish (3), Haitian Creole (1), Portuguese (1)
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 (5 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Orlando office address and medical malpractice as a practice area on record. It compares 25 medical malpractice lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. The Florida Bar does not board-certify lawyers in medical malpractice, so the practice area is the one each lawyer lists on their Florida Bar profile, which The Florida Bar does not review. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

A Florida medical malpractice claim must be filed within 2 years of discovering the injury and never later than 4 years, after a presuit investigation with a medical expert opinion and a 90-day notice period.

Rule	What it means
Filing deadline	2 years from the incident or from when it was or should have been discovered, and no later than 4 years from the incident; claims for a minor may be brought until the child's eighth birthday (Fla. Stat. § 95.11)
Expert opinion	The claimant must investigate first and send a verified written medical expert opinion with the notice of intent (§ 766.203)
Notice of intent	Before filing suit, the claimant must notify each prospective defendant of the intent to sue (§ 766.106)
90-day presuit period	No lawsuit may be filed for 90 days after the notice; the defendant must then reject the claim, offer to settle or offer arbitration (§ 766.106)
Lawyer fees	With a contingency fee, the patient keeps at least 70% of the first $250,000 and 90% of any damages above that, after costs (Fla. Const. art. I, § 26)

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.

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 do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Florida?

Within 2 years from the incident or from when it was or should have been discovered, and no later than 4 years from the incident, under section 95.11. A claim for a minor may be brought until the child's eighth birthday.

What must happen before a medical malpractice lawsuit is filed?

The claimant investigates, obtains a verified written opinion from a medical expert and notifies each prospective defendant (sections 766.203 and 766.106). No suit may be filed for 90 days after the notice.

How much can a lawyer take from a medical malpractice award in Florida?

With a contingency fee, the patient keeps at least 70% of the first $250,000 and 90% of damages above $250,000, after reasonable costs, under article I, section 26 of the Florida Constitution.

What happens during the 90-day presuit period?

The doctor or hospital and its insurer review the claim and must respond by rejecting it, offering to settle or offering to arbitrate damages (section 766.106).

Which court handles cases in Orlando?

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

Are there Spanish-speaking medical malpractice lawyers in Orlando?

Yes. 3 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: Brenda Joyce Newman, Robert Henry Dellecker, Brian Christopher Hogan “Brian”, Alan Scott Noecker and Jennifer Leigh Phillips and others.

Which lawyers speak Spanish?

6 of the 56 lawyers in this ranking have it on record, 6 confirmed by a verified fact or an official record. They are ranked separately by the same LexRank score. Top-Ranked Spanish-Speaking Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Orlando, Florida

About this ranking

Last updated: November 1, 2026
Methodology: LexRank v1.2 - deterministic, reproducible scoring
Editorial review: LexRanked editorial team, October 19, 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

Medical Malpractice market in Orlando

What sets these Orlando 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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