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Top-Ranked Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Orlando, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked workers' compensation lawyers in Orlando, Florida are Alfred Jeffrey Hilado (LexRank 84.00), James Robert Spears (84.00) and Glen David Wieland (84.00).

This ranking lists 5 workers' compensation lawyers in Orlando, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 5 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. Their experience ranges from 21 to 43 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

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    Alfred Jeffrey Hilado

    Independent practice · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 35 years experience
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Bar status verified
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    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 28.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

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

    James Robert Spears

    Independent practice · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 25 years experience
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Bar status verified
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    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 28.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

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

    Glen David Wieland

    Independent practice · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 43 years experience
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 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 28.6)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 15)

    Held back by

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

    Jennifer Killen Frank

    Independent practice · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 81.60: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 2.40 points behind #3, mostly experience.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    2.40 points behind #3 (Glen David Wieland): Experience −2.4.

  5. No change

    Sean Patrick McCormack

    Colling Gilbert Wright, PLLC · Orlando, FL

    Verified
    • 21 years experience
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 79.20: strongest in Professional credentials (15/15) and Data quality (10/10); held back by Reputation (4/20). 2.40 points behind #4, mostly experience.

    Strongest

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

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    2.40 points behind #4 (Jennifer Killen Frank): 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 · 5 profile pages60 facts for 5 lawyers

Workers' Compensation market in Orlando

LexRanked tracks 5 lawyers and 1 law firm in workers' compensation law in Orlando, Florida. 5 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 22, 2026.

Lawyers
5
Law firms
1
Verified professional data
5 of 5
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
Withheldtoo few sourced counts
Median experience
25 years5 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 Orlando

What sets these Orlando lawyers apart

All 5 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Workers' Compensation 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 5 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law 5 of 5
Years in practice 21 to 43 (median 25)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Orlando office address and workers' compensation as a practice area on record. It compares 5 workers' compensation lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Report a work injury to your employer within 30 days and file any petition for benefits within 2 years; lawyer fees are set by statute.

Rule What it means
Report the injury Within 30 days (Fla. Stat. § 440.185)
Petition for benefits Within 2 years of knowing the injury was work-related (§ 440.19)
Who must carry coverage Employers with 4 or more employees; construction employers with 1 or more (§ 440.02)
Lawyer fees 20% of the first $5,000 of benefits, 15% of the next $5,000, then 10% (5% after 10 years) (§ 440.34)
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.

  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 report a work injury in Florida?

30 days from the injury or from when symptoms first appear.

How much does a workers' compensation lawyer cost in Florida?

Fees are set by law: 20% of the first $5,000 of benefits secured, 15% of the next $5,000 and 10% of the rest during the first 10 years.

What does Board Certified in Workers' Compensation 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. 5 of the 5 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Orlando?

State court cases in Orange County are heard in Florida's Ninth 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?

5 of the 5 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Alfred Jeffrey Hilado, James Robert Spears, Glen David Wieland, Jennifer Killen Frank and Sean Patrick McCormack.

About this ranking

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