Overview

We are proud to be recognized as among the top law firms in the State of Florida by Chambers USA 2026 and Chambers High Net Worth 2025. Chambers & Partners is a highly regarded global publisher of directories that ranks the world’s top lawyers and law firms. Rankings are based on extensive research and client and peer interviews conducted by Chambers’ independent team of researchers. Chambers places the most weight on client feedback, which makes Chambers rankings more objective and credible than other rankings.

Key Stats

  • Only 2% of lawyers in the U.S. are ranked in Chambers
  • Only 0.5% of firms in the U.S. are ranked in Chambers
  • We proudly have 40 lawyers and 14 practice areas ranked
  • Eugene Stearns is the only star individual ranked in Florida for commercial litigation

The firm has also earned the following awards, among others:

  • U.S. News Best Companies To Work For: Law Firms, 2024, 2025
  • Community Advocate of the Year Award, Refuge House, 2025
  • Best Law Firm of The Year, Best of the Best Awards, NAIOP Tampa Bay, 2025
  • Diversity & Inclusion (Firm), Florida Legal Awards, 2024
  • Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award, Tallahassee Women Lawyers, 2020
  • Julia Tuttle Award for Community Involvement and Corporate Citizenship, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 2019

Firm lawyers and practice areas also consistently receive accolades from various other legal publications including Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers and more.


What Our Clients Say

Stearns Weaver has an exceptional ability to understand the nuance of business and help translate complex issues to business leaders.

Chambers USA 2026 | Antitrust

The law firm’s responsiveness and real estate knowledge are paramount and distinguish them from industry peers.

Chambers USA 2025 | Banking & Finance

Stearns Weaver can crank out top-notch work product in minutes; they are hyper responsive and honestly I think they are fantastic.

Chambers USA 2026 | Bankruptcy Litigation

Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson has a very seasoned team whose experience helps companies move quickly through transaction and financing processes.

Chambers USA 2025 | Corporate

I have yet to work with a firm more focused on details and strategy. Their commitment to both have proven to be extremely successful for us.

Chambers USA 2022 | Environmental

They are among the best legal professionals I’ve ever worked with.

Chambers USA 2023 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation

Its ability to act as extensions of our organization and the willingness to offer guidance and recommendations on policy to ensure that we learn and adjust from every situation is a key strength.

Chambers USA 2026 | Labor & Employment

Stearns has expertise in all aspects of zoning and land use issues. The team is highly responsive and attentive to our needs. In addition, the lawyers understand our operations, priorities and commercial realities.

Chambers USA 2026 | Land Use & Zoning

Stearns Weaver is a true trial firm that is not afraid to go to trial anywhere, anyhow.

Chambers USA 2026 | Litigation

They are one of the best groups to handle high net worth cases in Miami.

Chambers High Net Worth 2025 | Marital & Family Law

The team is client-centered and devoted to achieving the best results. It is extremely responsive and attentive to ongoing client needs.

Chambers USA 2026 | Medical Malpractice

Stearns Weaver’s team is extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter at issue and provides excellent and timely legal support.

Chambers USA 2026 | Real Estate