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Business Lawyers in Palmetto, FL: 2026 rankings

39 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Palmetto: Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 2,540 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

39 Palmetto business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated law firms.

Top 10 business lawyers in Palmetto at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 business lawyers in Palmetto at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer675.0★ (38)Bradenton, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Morgan & Morgan644.8★ (1,838)Bradenton, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Morgan & Morgan604.7★ (2,540)Sarasota, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
4Morgan & Morgan594.7★ (1,976)St. Petersburg, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Citrus Legal585.0★ (6)Gulfport, 13 mi away——
6Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office585.0★ (456)St. Petersburg, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Brick Business Law, P.A.584.9★ (51)St. Petersburg, 19 mi away——
8The Cahall Law Firm, PLLC - Bradenton Litigation Lawyers574.8★ (42)Bradenton, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9BizLaw565.0★ (14)St. Petersburg, 18 mi away——
10Golm Law Firm554.9★ (187)Bradenton, 2 mi away——

All 39 business lawyers in Palmetto, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Palmetto

    Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    538 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  2. Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,838 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,838 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Riverfront Blvd Suite 600, Bradenton, FL 34205
  3. Based in Sarasota, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,540 Google reviews, the most in Palmetto.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 2,540 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2222 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  4. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,976 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 1,976 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 2nd Ave NE #1600, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  5. Based in Gulfport, 13 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
  6. Based in St. Petersburg, 19 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5150 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
  7. 57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1909 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208
  8. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 2nd Ave NE #900, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  9. Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1904 Manatee Ave W Ste 300, Bradenton, FL 34205
  10. Based in Sun City Center, 19 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    129 S Pebble Beach Blvd Ste 101 b, Sun City Center, FL 33573
  11. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 211 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    700 7th Ave N Ste A, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  12. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    360 Central Ave Ste 800, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  13. Based in Palmetto

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8405 US-301 #103, Parrish, FL 34219
  14. 51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5011 Ocean Blvd Suite 305, Siesta Key, FL 34242
  15. Based in Sarasota, 19 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6571 Palmer Park Cir, Sarasota, FL 34238
  16. Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3119 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  17. Based in Citrus Park, 21 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  18. Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 Manatee Ave W #109, Bradenton, FL 34205
  19. Based in Bradenton, 9 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5203 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
  20. Based in Gulfport, 19 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Corey Ave, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
  21. Based in Fruitville, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    9040 Town Center Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
  22. Based in Bradenton, 5 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5190 26th St W Ste D, Bradenton, FL 34207
  23. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 2nd Ave NE #360, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  24. Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    146 2nd St N #304, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

All 39 business lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

business lawyers in Palmetto, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Barnes Walker484.0★ (26)10 mi
27Bavaro Legacy Law, PLLC485.0★ (14)14 mi
28Rosenberg Law PA485.0★ (30)18 mi
29Fisher & Wilsey, P.A.484.8★ (34)19 mi
30Roberts Law, PLLC475.0★ (12)13 mi
31The Goodwin Firm474.7★ (30)18 mi
32Lakewood Ranch Law, PLLC465.0★ (5)13 mi
33Fackih Law Office PLLC465.0★ (12)18 mi
34Marc J. Soss, Esq. Estate Planning - Corporate - Attorney464.8★ (5)12 mi
35Mary Lynn Desjarlais, PA464.6★ (11)18 mi
36Band Law Group465.0★ (3)13 mi
37Merritt Law, PA455.0★ (12)24 mi
38The Law Offices of Tiffani K. Thornton455.0★ (5)18 mi
39Hill Tannenbaum Attorneys at Law434.3★ (7)24 mi

Also serving Palmetto

20 more business lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked business lawyers serving Palmetto
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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Bender Bender & Chandler, P.A.4.8★ (15)In Palmetto
Carlson | Hayslett PA4.8★ (104)In Palmetto
Chris M Pratt P A4.3★ (22)In Palmetto
Dustin Hay Law4.2★ (5)In Palmetto
Florida Family Law Appeals5.0★ (2)In Palmetto
FuryLaw5.0★ (5)In Palmetto
HardBall Law - Kallins, Little & Brosious, P.A.4.9★ (128)In Palmetto
Immigration Legal OfficeIn Palmetto
Jennifer L. Hamey, PA4.9★ (125)In Palmetto
Leland M Taylor, Esq., PL4.8★ (22)In Palmetto
Parrish Law Office5.0★ (1)In Palmetto
Parrish Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas5.0★ (11)In Palmetto
Podor Law Firm LLC5.0★ (18)In Palmetto
Sawgrass Law, PLLC5.0★ (1)In Palmetto
SouthShore Injury Attorneys5.0★ (4)In Palmetto
Steven S Michaels Law Office4.8★ (25)In Palmetto
Vogler Ashton PllcIn Palmetto
Wanda Mui Pa Law Office5.0★ (6)In Palmetto

How we ranked Palmetto business lawyers

We scored 39 Palmetto business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Palmetto data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a business lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a business lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Which of my contracts most need a review?
  • Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Business lawyers in Palmetto: frequently asked questions

Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Palmetto?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Palmetto, FL is Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3) follow. We ranked 39 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many business lawyers are there in Palmetto?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 39 business lawyers serving Palmetto, FL. 1 of them is based in Palmetto; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which business lawyers in Palmetto are open 24/7?

10 ranked business lawyers in Palmetto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which business lawyers in Palmetto work on weekends?

10 of 39 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Palmetto business lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated business lawyers in Palmetto is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 2,540 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?

Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do business lawyers outside Palmetto count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palmetto city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do business lawyers in Palmetto, FL charge?

Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When should a small business talk to a lawyer?

Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of business lawyers in Palmetto, FL ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Palmetto?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Palmetto

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 39 business lawyers serving Palmetto.