64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Business Lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL: 2026 rankings
70 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in St. Petersburg: Potter Bayern Law (PBL), LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Hunt Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 70.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 7,850 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 St. Petersburg business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 70 rated law firms.
Top 10 business lawyers in St. Petersburg 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potter Bayern Law (PBL) | 64 | 5.0★ (87) | Tampa, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Hunt Law | 62 | 5.0★ (8) | Seminole, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Morgan & Morgan | 62 | 4.7★ (1,976) | St. Petersburg | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Daily, Montfort & Toups Bradenton Estate Planning Lawyer | 62 | 5.0★ (38) | Bradenton, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Marlowe Law | 62 | 5.0★ (146) | Clearwater, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Brick Business Law, P.A. | 62 | 4.9★ (51) | St. Petersburg | — | — |
| 7 | Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office | 62 | 5.0★ (456) | St. Petersburg | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Southron Firm, P.A. | 61 | 4.6★ (46) | Tampa, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | BizLaw | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | St. Petersburg | — | — |
| 10 | Morgan & Morgan | 59 | 4.7★ (7,850) | Tampa, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
All 70 business lawyers in St. Petersburg, 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.
#2 Hunt Law
Based in Seminole, 8 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Bradenton, 20 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 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 Marlowe Law
Based in Clearwater, 9 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in St. Petersburg
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 456 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 18 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#9 BizLaw
Based in St. Petersburg
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #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.
#10 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Tampa, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 7,850 Google reviews, the most in St. Petersburg.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Citrus Legal
Based in Gulfport, 10 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Tampa, 15 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater, 15 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Tampa, 18 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,815 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Eko-Law
Based in Clearwater, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Lieser Skaff
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Lopez Law Group
Based in St. Petersburg
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Bradenton, 20 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in St. Petersburg
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Tampa, 23 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 The Duarte Firm
Based in Tampa, 16 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Krohn Law Firm
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Palm Harbor, 23 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,683 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Black Rock Law
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 18 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Business lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 70 ranked business lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Halmon Law | 55 | 4.7★ (23) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Ansbacher Law | 54 | 4.9★ (99) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Cook Law, P.A. | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Law Offices of Adam G. Hill | 54 | 4.8★ (111) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Komninos Law Firm, PA | 54 | 4.6★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Vento Law Firm | 53 | 5.0★ (42) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Daily, Montfort & Toups Sun City Estate Planning Lawyer | 53 | 5.0★ (46) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Tampa Bay Business Law | 53 | 3.8★ (10) | In St. Petersburg |
| 34 | Sammis Law Firm | 53 | 4.4★ (172) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Vaughn Law, PLLC | 52 | 4.9★ (107) | 5 mi |
| 36 | atCAUSE Law Office - Estate Planning, Probate, & Elder Law | 52 | 5.0★ (337) | 15 mi |
| 37 | The Cahall Law Firm, PLLC - Bradenton Litigation Lawyers | 52 | 4.8★ (42) | 21 mi |
| 38 | The Morgan Law Group | 52 | 4.1★ (52) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Calciano Pierro PLLC | 52 | 5.0★ (32) | In St. Petersburg |
| 40 | Fisher & Wilsey, P.A. | 52 | 4.8★ (34) | In St. Petersburg |
| 41 | Tarro Law Associates | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | 16 mi |
| 42 | The Goodwin Firm | 51 | 4.7★ (30) | In St. Petersburg |
| 43 | Lopez Law Group | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 44 | Fackih Law Office PLLC | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | In St. Petersburg |
| 45 | Thakore Law, PLLC | 50 | 5.0★ (82) | 15 mi |
| 46 | Golm Law Firm | 50 | 4.9★ (187) | 20 mi |
| 47 | The Law Offices of Tiffani K. Thornton | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | In St. Petersburg |
| 48 | Signings With Stacey Mobile Notary Services | 49 | 5.0★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 49 | Bay to Bay Bankruptcy Law | 49 | 4.7★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 50 | Harbour Business Law | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 18 mi |
Also serving St. Petersburg
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boss Law | 4.8★ (183) | In St. Petersburg |
| Emerson Straw Injury & Accident Lawyers | 5.0★ (313) | In St. Petersburg |
| Gibbons and Gibbons | 4.8★ (198) | In St. Petersburg |
| Hartpence Law | 4.5★ (238) | In St. Petersburg |
| Khonsari Law Group | 4.9★ (197) | In St. Petersburg |
| Kotler Law PLLC - Work Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (265) | In St. Petersburg |
| Legacy Protection Lawyers | 4.9★ (252) | In St. Petersburg |
| Marsalisi Law | 5.0★ (316) | In St. Petersburg |
| Morris Law Firm, P.A. | 4.9★ (295) | In St. Petersburg |
| RHINO Lawyers | 5.0★ (564) | In St. Petersburg |
| Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law | 4.9★ (213) | In St. Petersburg |
| Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | 4.9★ (260) | In St. Petersburg |
| St Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys | 5.0★ (189) | In St. Petersburg |
| St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney | 5.0★ (202) | In St. Petersburg |
| St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas | 5.0★ (368) | In St. Petersburg |
| Stephen C. Maltezos | 4.9★ (194) | In St. Petersburg |
| The King Firm, PA | 4.9★ (342) | In St. Petersburg |
| The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey | 4.6★ (255) | In St. Petersburg |
| The Ruth Law Team | 4.8★ (200) | In St. Petersburg |
| Victory Law | 5.0★ (197) | In St. Petersburg |
How we ranked St. Petersburg business lawyers
We scored 70 St. Petersburg 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In St. Petersburg data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a business lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
- 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 St. Petersburg: frequently asked questions
Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in St. Petersburg?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in St. Petersburg, FL is Potter Bayern Law (PBL) with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hunt Law (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3) follow. We ranked 70 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business lawyers are there in St. Petersburg?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 70 business lawyers serving St. Petersburg, FL. 12 of them are based in St. Petersburg; 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 St. Petersburg are open 24/7?
23 ranked business lawyers in St. Petersburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Potter Bayern Law (PBL) (#1), Hunt Law (#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 St. Petersburg work on weekends?
23 of 70 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Potter Bayern Law (PBL) (#1), Hunt Law (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do St. Petersburg business lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated business lawyers in St. Petersburg is 4.9★, with a median of 40 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 7,850 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 St. Petersburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 70 business lawyers serving St. Petersburg.
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