63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Tax Lawyers in Lakeland, FL: 2026 rankings
34 tax lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Lakeland: J. David Tax Law LLC, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Frost Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Tropical Multi Services LLC, 436 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Lakeland tax lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Tax lawyers in Tampa ranking. See Tax lawyers in Tampa
Top 10 tax lawyers in Lakeland 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 | J. David Tax Law LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (64) | Tampa, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Frost Law | 62 | 5.0★ (16) | Tampa, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A. | 62 | 4.9★ (68) | Tampa, 25 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 4 | Brian T. Loughrin Tax Attorney | 62 | 4.7★ (108) | Tampa, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Tax Resolution Group | 61 | 5.0★ (10) | Tampa, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Cynthia M. Petitjean, P.L. | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Plant City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Foundation Tax Services | 61 | 5.0★ (13) | Tampa, 38 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Law Offices of Darrin T. Mish, P.A. | 60 | 4.8★ (83) | Tampa, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tropical Multi Services LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (436) | Haines City, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Germain Law Group | 60 | 3.9★ (15) | Tampa, 35 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 34 tax lawyers in Lakeland, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Frost Law
Based in Tampa, 32 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 25 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 24 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 32 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Plant City, 12 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 38 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 31 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Haines City, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 436 Google reviews, the most in Lakeland.
Based in Tampa, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 32 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 26 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Sun City Center, 34 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 31 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax preparation service”.
Based in Tampa, 27 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 32 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Lutz, 34 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 274 Google reviews.
Based in Kissimmee, 30 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Plant City, 12 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#20 LCO Law LLC
Based in Tampa, 33 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Lakeland
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 32 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Kissimmee, 37 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based in Riverview, 25 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based in Tampa, 38 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
How we ranked Lakeland tax lawyers
We scored 34 Lakeland tax 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 Lakeland 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 tax lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many tax 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 lawyer handles audits, collections and Tax Court, or only planning.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a tax 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 handle audits and appeals yourself?
- Is my situation civil, or could it become criminal?
- 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.
Tax lawyers in Lakeland: frequently asked questions
Which tax lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lakeland?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked tax lawyer in Lakeland, FL is J. David Tax Law LLC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Frost Law (#2) and Law Offices of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 34 tax lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many tax lawyers are there in Lakeland?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 34 tax lawyers serving Lakeland, FL. 1 of them is based in Lakeland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which tax lawyers in Lakeland are open 24/7?
7 ranked tax lawyers in Lakeland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Frost Law (#2), Tax Resolution Group (#5) and Foundation Tax Services (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tax lawyers in Lakeland work on weekends?
13 of 34 ranked tax lawyers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are J. David Tax Law LLC (#1), Frost Law (#2) and Tax Resolution Group (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lakeland tax lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated tax lawyers in Lakeland is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. Tropical Multi Services LLC has the most, 436 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank tax lawyers?
Each tax 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 tax lawyers outside Lakeland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lakeland city center, our service radius for tax 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 tax 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 tax lawyers in Lakeland, FL charge?
Tax lawyers usually bill hourly; some offer flat fees for defined work such as an offer in compromise. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $446 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Should I hire a tax lawyer, a CPA or an enrolled agent?
All three can represent taxpayers before the IRS (Treasury Circular 230). A tax lawyer adds legal privilege for advice and can represent you in Tax Court and in criminal tax matters. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of tax lawyers in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland?
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 Lakeland
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 34 tax lawyers serving Lakeland.
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