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Top-Ranked Securities Lawyers in West Palm Beach, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked securities lawyers in West Palm Beach, Florida are Kathleen Leta Deutsch (LexRank 80.00), Andrew Kenneth Levine “Ken Levine” (80.00) and Edward Alan Marod (80.00).

This ranking lists 11 securities lawyers in West Palm Beach, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. Their experience ranges from 5 to 48 years in practice. 1 of the 11 lists Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

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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

    Kathleen Leta Deutsch

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 40 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.6)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)
  2. No change

    Andrew Kenneth Levine “Ken Levine”

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 36 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.6)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)
  3. No change

    Edward Alan Marod

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 48 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 80.00: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Data quality (10/10).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.6)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)
  4. No change

    Michael Vincent Mitrione

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 46 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 78.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Local relevance (5/5). 1.40 points behind #3, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 20.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    1.40 points behind #3 (Edward Alan Marod): Data quality −1.4.

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

  5. No change

    Michael J Pike

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 77.60: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Data quality (10/10). 1.00 points behind #4, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 20.6)
    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)

    1.00 points behind #4 (Michael Vincent Mitrione): Experience −2.4.

  6. No change

    Myra Pauline Warren

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 23 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 76.20: strongest in Experience (27.6/30) and Local relevance (5/5). 1.40 points behind #5, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 27.6/30 (ranking avg 20.6)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    1.40 points behind #5 (Michael J Pike): Data quality −1.4.

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

  7. No change

    Lauren Elizabeth Johnson

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 12 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 64.40: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (14.4/30). 11.80 points behind #6, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Experience 14.4/30 (ranking avg 20.6)

    11.80 points behind #6 (Myra Pauline Warren): Experience −13.2.

  8. No change

    Patricia A. Ramsey Chronicle

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 12 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #8?

    Ranks #8 with 63.00: strongest in Local relevance (5/5) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Experience (14.4/30). 1.40 points behind #7, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 20)

    Held back by

    • Experience 14.4/30 (ranking avg 20.6)

    1.40 points behind #7 (Lauren Elizabeth Johnson): Data quality −1.4.

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

  9. No change

    Laura Renee Cole “LC”

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 9 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #9?

    Ranks #9 with 60.80: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (10.8/30). 2.20 points behind #8, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Experience 10.8/30 (ranking avg 20.6)

    2.20 points behind #8 (Patricia A. Ramsey Chronicle): Experience −3.6.

  10. No change

    davy Aaron Karkason

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 5 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #10?

    Ranks #10 with 56.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Local relevance (5/5); held back by Experience (6/30). 4.80 points behind #9, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.5)
    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Experience 6/30 (ranking avg 20.6)

    4.80 points behind #9 (Laura Renee Cole “LC”): Experience −4.8.

  11. No change

    Angelo Camomot Witten

    Independent practice · West Palm Beach, FL

    Verified
    • 5 years experience
    • Securities
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #11?

    Ranks #11 with 54.60: strongest in Local relevance (5/5) and Practice-area relevance (20/20); held back by Experience (6/30). 1.40 points behind #10, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)
    • Practice-area relevance 20/20 (ranking avg 20)

    Held back by

    • Experience 6/30 (ranking avg 20.6)

    1.40 points behind #10 (davy Aaron Karkason): Data quality −1.4.

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

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 pages111 facts for 11 lawyers

Securities market in West Palm Beach

LexRanked tracks 11 lawyers in securities law in West Palm Beach, Florida. 11 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 30, 2026.

Lawyers
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Median review count
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Median experience
23 years11 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 West Palm Beach

What sets these West Palm Beach 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 11 ranked lawyers Figure
Years in practice 5 to 48 (median 23)
Languages besides English French (1), Italian (1), Spanish (1), Turkish (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 (2 lawyers)

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a West Palm Beach office address and securities as a practice area on record. It compares 11 securities lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. The Florida Bar does not board-certify lawyers in securities, 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 securities claim must be filed within 2 years after the investor discovered, or should have discovered, the facts, and never more than 5 years after the violation (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(f)).

Rule What it means
Fraud in securities sales Fraud, untrue statements or misleading omissions in connection with the offer, sale or purchase of a security or investment are unlawful (Fla. Stat. § 517.301(1))
Unregistered securities and sellers A sale of an unregistered, non-exempt security, or by an unregistered dealer or associated person, may be rescinded by the buyer (§§ 517.07, 517.12, 517.211(1))
Rescission or damages The buyer recovers the price plus interest at the legal rate if they still own the security, or the loss if they have sold it (§ 517.211(4) and (5))
Attorney fees The court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party unless that would be unjust (§ 517.211(7))
Florida deadline 2 years from discovery of the facts, but not more than 5 years from the violation (§ 95.11(5)(f))
Federal fraud deadline A federal securities fraud claim must be brought by the earlier of 2 years after discovery or 5 years after the violation (28 U.S.C. § 1658(b))
FINRA arbitration A claim against a brokerage firm is not eligible for FINRA arbitration once 6 years have passed since the event (FINRA Rule 12206(a))
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Palm Beach County is in Florida's Fifteenth 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.
  4. If you prefer to work in another language, check the languages listed on each profile.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to bring a securities claim in Florida?

Within 2 years after you discovered, or with due diligence should have discovered, the facts, and no later than 5 years after the violation (section 95.11(5)(f)). Federal securities fraud claims follow the same 2-year and 5-year limits (28 U.S.C. § 1658(b)).

Can I get my money back if a broker sold me an unregistered investment?

Often yes. A sale of an unregistered, non-exempt security, or by an unregistered dealer, may be rescinded: you recover what you paid plus interest, less income received, if you still own it (section 517.211). The right is lost if you refuse a written repurchase offer for 30 days.

Do I have to go to court or arbitration against my brokerage firm?

Most brokerage account agreements require FINRA arbitration. A claim is not eligible for FINRA arbitration after 6 years from the event (FINRA Rule 12206), and a dismissal on that ground does not stop you from going to court.

Who pays the lawyer in a Florida securities case?

In an action under section 517.211, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party unless that would be unjust. Investor lawyers often work on contingency.

Which court handles cases in West Palm Beach?

State court cases in Palm Beach County are heard in Florida's Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.

Are there Spanish-speaking securities lawyers in West Palm Beach?

Yes. 1 of the 11 ranked lawyers lists 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?

11 of the 11 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Kathleen Leta Deutsch, Andrew Kenneth Levine “Ken Levine”, Edward Alan Marod, Michael Vincent Mitrione and Michael J Pike and others.

About this ranking

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