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 is a top-rated appellate firm. EAP has advanced hundreds of appeals nationwide. Florida Bar Board Certified as an "appellate expert" and "appellate specialist", and licensed since 1994.

Board-Certified Appellate Attorneys are fluent in appellate practice. Our concentrations are: Federal and Florida Appeals in business law, contract law, intellectual property, employment and business torts, health law, and family law.

We practice in: the US Supreme Court, all Federal Appellate Courts, Florida Supreme Court, and all Florida Appellate Courts, EAP has also advanced strategic litigation support 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 368 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

Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. focuses on complex commercial litigation and business trial law, with a longstanding emphasis on franchise law matters. The firm represents individuals with businesses involved in significant commercial disputes and provides strategic legal counsel when conflicts arise. Our attorneys handle matters involving litigation, arbitration, mediation, and business transactions, working with franchisees, franchisee associations, dealers, licensees, distributors, and other commercial clients.

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

• Breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing
• Encroachment or market cannibalization
• Breach of contract
• Fraud in the inducement, fraudulent concealment, and related claims
• Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) disclosure violations
• Wrongful termination and claims involving liquidated damages
• Failure to renew franchise or dealer agreements
• Unreasonable conditions imposed during renewal
• System-wide operational or policy changes affecting franchisees or dealers
• Supply chain sourcing and pricing disputes
• Strategic legal guidance for evolving business challenges
• Disputes from significant non-compete agreements

Our legal team includes professionals with backgrounds in economics, banking, and accounting. This multidisciplinary perspective helps us evaluate both the legal and business dimensions of a dispute and develop practical strategies for our clients. The firm represents clients in commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters in state courts and U.S. federal courts, as well as through mediation and arbitration.

We regularly handle disputes and legal matters involving:

• Commercial real estate disputes and construction defect litigation
• Landlord-tenant conflicts
• Complex high-value C-suite employment disputes
• Franchising, corporate, and general business law transactions and disputes

Our attorneys also assist with the formation of new businesses and the review and negotiation of key agreements, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, confidentiality agreements, non-compete agreements, personal guarantees, franchise disclosure documents, and related commercial contracts.

A GLOBAL REACH:

The firm has represented franchisees, dealers, licensees, distributors, and more than 40 national franchisee associations across over 500 franchise systems throughout the United States. We have also worked with clients in Australia, South America, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. We recognize that the cost of litigation can discourage businesses from asserting their rights. As a boutique firm, we maintain an efficient structure that allows us to explore alternative fee arrangements tailored to the needs of a particular matter, including partial contingency structures where appropriate.

A HISTORY OF IMPORTANT CLIENTS:

Our past and current representations include franchisees involved in disputes with major franchise systems in industries such as hospitality, restaurants, automotive dealerships, and service businesses.

We have represented hotel franchisees affiliated with brands including Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Best Western, Ramada, and Quality Inn. Our work has also involved restaurant franchisees associated with brands such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Arby’s, KFC, Church's, Tony Roma’s, Miami Subs, Pizza Hut, Johnny Rockets, T.C.B.Y., Haagen Dazs, Checkers, Rally’s, TGI Friday’s, Hard Rock Café, Fat Tuesdays, Little Caesars, Jack-in-the-Box, Denny’s, Bonanza, Manhattan Bagel, Subway, Blimpie, Schlotzsky’s, Corner Bakery, Moe’s Southwest Grille, Coldstone Creamery, Smoothie King, Steak & Shake, Carl’s Jr., Papa John’s, Golden Corral, Naked Pizza, Papa Murphy’s, Domino’s, Fuddruckers, El Pollo Loco, Red Brick Pizza, and others.

Additional representations have involved companies and franchisees connected with brands such as 7‑Eleven, Coca‑Cola, PepsiCo, Harley‑Davidson, Decorating Den, Oil Express, Camp Bow Wow, Carvel, Chevron, Hair Club for Men, Payless Car Rental, RE/MAX, Sotheby’s, Tutor Time, Wolfgang Puck, and ServPro. The firm has also represented franchisee associations for systems including Jack in the Box, Johnny Rockets, Little Caesars, 7‑Eleven, T.C.B.Y., Wood You Furniture, Roto‑Rooter, and Papa John’s.

More than 40 franchisee associations—including those associated with 7‑Eleven, McDonald’s, Subway, Home Instead, TCBY, Johnny Rockets, Little Caesars, Wood You Furniture, Roto‑Rooter, Papa John’s, Massage Envy, and Edible Arrangements—have sought counsel from our firm in matters involving complex commercial disputes or general business representation.