Best Law Firms in Miami, FL

We are leaders in the family law sections of international, national, state, and local bar associations. Our lawyers teach and lecture at continuing education programs for lawyers, judges, appraisers, and accountants on issues relating to matrimonial law including valuation, divorce litigation, custody issues, and numerous other topics of importance to the practice and to the clients. Senior executives and leaders in finance, real estate, fashion, law, visual and performing arts, technology, media, science, academia and sports, in addition to members of many of America’s most prominent families, routinely call on us to work with them in understanding and analyzing their family law concerns, and formulating reasonable and responsible resolutions.

Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes is a boutique law firm based in South Florida with a focus on land use, zoning, and environmental matters. Our attorneys are knowledgeable in regulations concerning real property, land development, construction permitting, and business licensing. We serve international, domestic, and local landowners, developers, institutions, investors, and businesses seeking approvals from government boards and agencies at various levels, including local, state, and federal.

We handle complex and politically sensitive legislative and quasi-judicial matters, guiding clients from initial due diligence to construction. This includes work on developments of regional impact, amendments to local government comprehensive plans, vested rights, rezonings, site planning, subdivision, and permitting, as well as issues related to enforcement, ad valorem, historic preservation, and archaeological matters.

Our firm members regularly appear before numerous boards and committees in the region, such as Miami-Dade County's Board of County Commissioners, Planning Advisory Board, Community Councils/Zoning Appeals Board, Development Impact Committee, and others. We also appear before boards in Miami Beach, Miami, and other municipalities across South Florida, including Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Additionally, we often present before the South Florida Regional Planning Council.

Our team is known for a strong reputation among community and business leaders, built through a long-standing commitment to integrity, legal acumen, community engagement, industry involvement, and pro bono work.

Easley Appellate Practice focuses on appellate litigation. The firm has handled hundreds of appeals in Florida and federal appellate courts across the United States and the US Supreme Court. The firm’s attorneys have been licensed since 1994 and hold Board Certification in Appellate Practice from The Florida Bar and only those certified as such can use the title of "appeal experts" or "appeal specialists".

Our work centers on federal and Florida appeals involving business law, contract disputes, intellectual property, business torts, health law, and family law. We assist clients and trial counsel with expert appellate briefing, oral argument, and other issues that arise during the appellate process.

We practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, all United States Courts of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, and Florida’s District Courts of Appeal, handling more than 500 appeals to date. In addition to appellate matters, Easley Appellate Practice provides strategic litigation support in trial courts and has assisted in more than 50 trials.

Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Since 2012, The BTI Consulting Group has named Jones Walker to its Client Service A-Team, which identifies the top client service firms in the nation. The firm has previously been named to both the A-Team and BTI's Client Service 30, a list of top 30 firms in the country for dedication to client service. Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating the client's needs, and understanding the client's business.

At Kaire & Heffernan, we are committed to assisting injury victims in seeking compensation for the negligence of others. Attorney Mark Kaire established The Law Office of Mark Kaire in 1997, and in 2014, he welcomed David Heffernan as a partner, creating Kaire & Heffernan.

We intentionally maintain a smaller firm size, focusing on personalized attention to detail. Instead of being transactional, we prioritize cultivating long-term relationships with our clients. Our approach is centered around the dedication and attention we provide to each individual. Our team diligently examines every aspect of your case, ensuring comprehensive evaluation. Unlike larger firms, your case remains with experienced attorneys who personally manage all communications and inquiries daily. As a client, you receive direct access to your attorney’s personal cellphone number, ensuring availability and responsiveness for emergencies 24/7.

Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz PA is a law firm with attorney Lawrence S. “Larry” Katz recognized by Best Lawyers in one practice area. The firm’s recognition with Best Lawyers began in 2025. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review process that reflects professional regard among other attorneys within the same practice area and region. This recognition highlights peer acknowledgment of Mr. Katz’s work in Family Law.

Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz PA is also ranked by Best Law Firms in one practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a research process that has been in place since its launch in 2010 and includes peer and client feedback. The firm’s ranking reflects participation in this established evaluation process and aligns with its Best Lawyers recognition.

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading law firm with 358 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 66 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that McDermott Will & Schulte has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Commercial Finance Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Financial Services Regulation Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law and Life Sciences Practice.

McDermott Will & Schulte is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 56 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. McDermott Will & Schulte has 189 rankings in 56 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

For more than four decades, Peckar & Abramson has focused its practice on construction law, serving clients across the industry with practical, business‑minded legal counsel. The firm is committed to efficiency, value, and responsive client service.

With more than 100 attorneys in 10 offices throughout the United States and affiliations worldwide, P&A supports clients on projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. The firm combines a strong national platform with a local approach, allowing attorneys to remain closely connected to the communities and markets they serve.

P&A represents clients in litigation and arbitration, while also working proactively to help avoid disputes, resolve issues early, and identify cost‑effective paths forward. The firm understands the operational, financial, and regulatory challenges inherent in construction projects. By working collaboratively—both internally and with clients—P&A develops strategies aligned with specific business objectives.

P&A’s construction-focused services extend beyond dispute resolution. The firm offers integrated legal support in areas that frequently intersect with construction and infrastructure projects, including construction transactions, corporate compliance and integrity, corporate law, cybersecurity, labor and employment, environmental law, government contracts, internal investigations, real estate, surety, and white‑collar criminal defense.

P&A is recognized by industry publications and organizations in the United States and internationally. Most important to the firm is the trust and long‑term relationships it builds with clients. P&A remains focused on delivering thoughtful, efficient, and effective legal services while keeping client needs at the forefront.

We offer experience, practical insight, and a strong commitment to client service in:

• Construction & Infrastructure
• Contracts, Project Documentation and Risk Management
• Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Construction Dispute Resolution
• Corporate Compliance and Integrity Counsel
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law and Practices
• Environmental Law
• Government Contracts
• Internal Investigations
• International Construction and Infrastructure
• Labor Law
• Power & Industrial Facilities/EPC
• ProjectNotice® for Construction Projects
• Public‑Private Partnerships
• Real Estate Law
• Securities Regulatory Litigation & Compliance
• Surety
• White Collar Criminal Defense

National Trial Lawyers, Commercial Litigators, and Franchise Law Attorneys

Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. is a nationally recognized business trial law, complex commercial litigation, and franchise law firm. Zarco Law represents franchisees, franchisee associations, dealers, distributors, licensees, entrepreneurs, and business owners throughout the United States and internationally in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other complex business disputes.

Known as "The Great Equalizers," our attorneys have spent decades leveling the playing field for business owners and franchisees facing larger and better-funded adversaries. We are sophisticated, trial-tested litigators who have successfully handled disputes involving some of the nation's largest franchisors, manufacturers, distributors, licensors, and commercial enterprises. Our attorneys are known for developing innovative legal strategies in challenging matters where others believed success was unlikely. We combine sophisticated courtroom experience, strategic advocacy, and business insight to protect our clients when significant financial, operational, and reputational interests are at stake.

The firm is nationally recognized and award-winning for its franchise law practice representing franchisees and franchisee associations, while also maintaining a broad commercial litigation practice involving complex business disputes across numerous industries, including hospitality, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, real estate, and service-related businesses.

Complex Business, Franchise, and Commercial Disputes

Many of the matters we handle arise within ongoing business relationships and involve issues such as:

• Breach of contract
• Breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing
• Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) violations and franchise sales fraud
• Fraud in the inducement, fraudulent concealment, and business tort claims
• Encroachment and market cannibalization disputes
• Wrongful termination and non-renewal claims
• Liquidated damages disputes
• Unreasonable renewal conditions and transfer restrictions
• Dealer, distributor, and license agreement disputes
• Supply chain sourcing, vendor, and pricing disputes
• Restrictive covenant and non-compete litigation
• System-wide policy and operational changes affecting franchisees, dealers, distributors, and licensees
• Business divorce, partnership, shareholder, and ownership disputes
• Emergency injunctive and other extraordinary relief proceedings

Courtroom Strength Backed by Business Insight

What distinguishes Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. is our unique combination of legal and business experience. Our attorneys and professionals bring backgrounds in economics, accounting, banking, finance, and business operations, allowing us to evaluate disputes from both legal and commercial perspectives.

This multidisciplinary approach helps clients develop practical, cost-effective strategies designed to protect profitability, preserve enterprise value, and advance long-term business objectives.

The firm regularly represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States, as well as before arbitration panels and mediation forums, including matters administered by AAA, JAMS, and other alternative dispute resolution organizations.

Additional Areas of Representation

Our attorneys regularly handle:

• Complex commercial litigation
• Franchise litigation and franchise dispute resolution
• Commercial real estate and construction defect disputes
• Landlord-tenant and lease-related litigation
• C-suite and complex executive employment disputes
• Partnership, shareholder, and business ownership litigation
• Corporate, franchising, licensing, dealership, and distribution matters
• Complex business transactions and contract negotiations
• Emergency injunction and temporary restraining order proceedings
• Intellectual property, trademark, and unfair competition disputes

We also assist clients with the formation and structuring of businesses and the review, negotiation, and drafting of critical business agreements, including:

• Franchise Agreements
• Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs)
• Dealer and Distribution Agreements
• Licensing Agreements
• Large Commercial Leases
• Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreements
• Non-Compete and Restrictive Covenant Agreements
• Personal Guarantees
• Shareholder, Partnership, and Operating Agreements

National and International Reach

Zarco Einhorn Salkowski has represented clients across more than 500 franchise systems, as well as numerous dealership, distribution, licensing, and independent business networks throughout the United States and in more than 20 countries worldwide.

The firm has represented clients throughout North America, South America, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, providing strategic counsel in complex domestic and international business matters.

More than 40 franchisee associations have sought the firm's counsel regarding franchise law, association governance, commercial litigation, and complex business matters.

Recognizing that litigation costs can sometimes prevent businesses from pursuing legitimate claims, the firm maintains an efficient boutique-firm structure and, in appropriate matters, may explore alternative fee arrangements, including partial contingency, blended, and success-based fee structures where appropriate.

Representative Clients and Industries

The firm has represented franchisees, franchisee associations, dealers, distributors, licensees, and business owners in the restaurant, hospitality, retail, automotive, healthcare, fitness, education, home services, real estate, and professional services industries.

Representative matters have involved businesses associated with nationally recognized brands including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Dunkin', Subway, Little Caesars, Papa John's, Domino's, Pizza Hut, KFC, Arby's, Church's Chicken, Johnny Rockets, TGI Fridays, Hard Rock Cafe, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Ramada, Best Western, Quality Inn, 7-Eleven, RE/MAX, Sotheby's, Harley-Davidson, Servpro, Camp Bow Wow, Carvel, Tutor Time, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and numerous others.

More than 40 franchisee associations—including organizations affiliated with McDonald's, Subway, Home Instead, Massage Envy, Edible Arrangements, Little Caesars, Johnny Rockets, Papa John's, 7-Eleven, TCBY, Wood You Furniture, and Roto-Rooter—have sought the firm's counsel regarding franchise law, association governance, commercial litigation, and general business representation.

Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. remains committed to helping business owners, franchisees, franchisee associations, dealers, distributors, and licensees level the playing field and protect what they have worked so hard to build. We invite you to review our Client Testimonials, explore our Blogs and Videos, and learn more about our firm and client-focused advocacy that have helped make us the nationally recognized leader in franchise law and complex commercial litigation.