67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment Lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL: 2026 rankings
202 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Fort Lauderdale: Kaplan Employment Law, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): WLT LAW FIRM, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 202.
- 26
Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 4,864 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 202 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
202 Fort Lauderdale employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 62 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 202 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale 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 | Kaplan Employment Law | 67 | 4.9★ (130) | Weston, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | WLT LAW FIRM, PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (46) | Plantation, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Chalik & Chalik Injury and Accident Lawyers | 66 | 5.0★ (183) | Miami, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A. | 66 | 4.8★ (28) | Fort Lauderdale | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Richard Celler Legal, P.A. | 65 | 4.8★ (922) | Plantation, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Robert S. Norell, P.A. | 65 | 4.4★ (41) | Plantation, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | USA Employment Lawyers - Jordan Richards, PLLC | 64 | 4.8★ (71) | Fort Lauderdale | Sat | — |
| 8 | Obeidy & Associates P.A. | 64 | 4.9★ (125) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
| 9 | Exhibit G Law Firm | 63 | 5.0★ (51) | Miami, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Valerie KIffin Lewis, P.A. | 62 | 5.0★ (10) | Fort Lauderdale | — | — |
All 202 employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, 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.
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 24 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 922 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plantation, 6 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 26 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Frisch Law Firm
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 25 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Gallup Auerbach
Based in Hollywood, 8 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Plantation, 7 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 2,602 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollywood, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 26 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Nizel Law, P.A.
Based in Hollywood, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 25 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coral Springs, 14 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 646 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miami, 25 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boca Raton, 17 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Olga Medyukh
Based in Fort Lauderdale
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lighthouse Point, 12 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lauderdale
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Employment 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 202 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fort Lauderdale
20 more employment lawyers within 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bernheim Kelley, LLC | 4.9★ (368) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Fort Lauderdale | 5.0★ (2,311) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Friedland Law | 4.7★ (623) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Gerstein & Gerstein | 4.9★ (505) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Gordon Koegler Law Offices PA | 4.5★ (316) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Kurzman Law Group | 4.9★ (237) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Law Offices of Cifuentes & Associates | 4.6★ (277) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Lawlor, White & Murphey | 4.9★ (222) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Loan Lawyers | 4.8★ (474) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Maimone Legal | 4.8★ (382) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Polatsek | 4.9★ (253) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| RTRLAW | 4.7★ (623) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Samorukova & Shabetayev, PA | 4.8★ (266) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Steinger, Greene & Feiner | 4.9★ (2,434) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| The Injury Firm | 4.9★ (497) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine | 4.8★ (1,722) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| The Ticket Clinic - A Law Firm | 4.8★ (753) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| VisaNation Law Group | 4.9★ (247) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Weinstein Legal Team | 4.9★ (328) | In Fort Lauderdale |
| Weston Legal, PLLC | 5.0★ (730) | In Fort Lauderdale |
How we ranked Fort Lauderdale employment lawyers
We scored 202 Fort Lauderdale employment 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment 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 whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment 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?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- 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.
Employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fort Lauderdale?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, FL is Kaplan Employment Law with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. WLT LAW FIRM, PLLC (#2) and Chalik & Chalik Injury and Accident Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 202 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Fort Lauderdale?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 202 employment lawyers serving Fort Lauderdale, FL. 10 of them are based in Fort Lauderdale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale are open 24/7?
48 ranked employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kaplan Employment Law (#1), WLT LAW FIRM, PLLC (#2) and Chalik & Chalik Injury and Accident Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale work on weekends?
62 of 202 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kaplan Employment Law (#1), WLT LAW FIRM, PLLC (#2) and Chalik & Chalik Injury and Accident Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Fort Lauderdale employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 202 rated employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 4,864 reviews, and ranks #26. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment 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 employment lawyers outside Fort Lauderdale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fort Lauderdale city center, our service radius for employment 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 employment 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 employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, FL charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale?
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 Fort Lauderdale
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 202 employment lawyers serving Fort Lauderdale.
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