Cole, Scott & Kissane (CSK) is proud to announce its continued recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, a distinction awarded to only the top 3.8% of firms nationwide. This honor is based on more than 3.4 million evaluations submitted by nearly 30,000 attorneys, reflecting a rigorous peer-review process that highlights firms demonstrating consistent excellence in legal practice and client service.
Year-over-Year Improvements
Compared to the 2025 rankings, CSK has expanded its Tier 1 presence both nationally and regionally, signifying the highest level of professional achievement in a given practice area and region, reflecting exceptional legal expertise, strong client and peer evaluations, and a proven track record of success. These improvements underscore our deepened expertise, successful outcomes, and growing influence across Florida and beyond.
National Rankings
Tier 1
- Appellate Practice
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
Tier 3
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Commercial Litigation
Regional Rankings by Metro Area
Fort Lauderdale
- Tier 1: Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Tier 2: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Tier 3: Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation
Fort Myers
- Tier 1: Litigation – Insurance
- Tier 3: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction
Jacksonville
- Tier 1: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Tier 3: Construction Law
Miami
- Tier 1: Admiralty and Maritime Law, Appellate Practice, Construction Law, Employment Law – Management, Insurance Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Tier 2: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Tier 3: Litigation – Real Estate
Orlando
- Tier 1: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management
- Tier 2: Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Tier 3: Construction Law
Tampa
- Tier 1: Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Tier 2: Litigation – Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Tier 3: Appellate Practice, Litigation – Construction, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
West Palm Beach
- Tier 1: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
- Tier 3: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Tallahassee
- Tier 3: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
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