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McArdle Franco Ranked Among Miami’s Top Construction Litigation Firms in 2026 Best Law Firms® Edition
Coral Gables Business Law Firm Achieves Tier 2 Designation; Partners Franco and Mullavey Earn Individual Best Lawyers® Honors
CORAL GABLES, FL – McArdle Franco PLLC, a leading Coral Gables business litigation law firm, has been named a Tier 2 firm in Miami for Litigation – Construction in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The ranking places the firm among an elite group of legal practices in the Miami area and validates its reputation for delivering strategic, business-focused legal counsel.
The Best Law Firms® selection process is one of the most rigorous in the profession, incorporating client feedback, confidential peer assessments, industry leader interviews, and a comprehensive review of firm credentials. Only those demonstrating sustained excellence across all criteria earn a place in the rankings.
Two McArdle Franco partners also received individual honors. Xavier Franco was named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for Litigation – Construction, while Michael Mullavey earned a place on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction. These selections reflect the exceptional talent at every level of the firm.
Founded in 2002, McArdle Franco Miami Law Firm stands apart by pairing deep legal knowledge with genuine business experience. The firm’s attorneys have personally managed land development projects, overseen private equity portfolios, and built successful companies—giving them a firsthand understanding of the challenges their clients face and the ability to deliver practical, results-oriented solutions.
Core Practice Areas
Transaction Structuring
As a respected South Miami business transaction structuring practice, McArdle Franco guides partnerships and corporate clients through complex business, commercial, and real estate deals. The firm handles real estate acquisitions, construction agreements, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, government procurement contracts, joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and cross-border deals.
The firm’s approach is rooted in consequential thinking—anticipating future risks to inform present-day decisions. Attorneys proactively identify fault lines in deal structures and negotiate terms that protect clients from ambiguities that often lead to litigation, saving significant time and resources while keeping transactions on track.
Business Structuring
McArdle Franco helps clients design corporate frameworks built for growth, resilience, and long-term stability. The team creates multi-tiered entity structures that shield assets, contain liabilities, and establish pathways for outside investment and favorable exits. Every engagement begins with a thorough assessment of the client’s industry, risk profile, and strategic goals, leading to customized structures that address liability exposure, asset preservation, tax implications, exit planning, and future financing needs.
The firm’s senior partners bring an added dimension as accomplished entrepreneurs in construction and real estate, blending legal precision with the practical instincts of experienced business owners.
Land Development and Construction
At the core of the firm’s identity, this practice earned McArdle Franco its 2026 Best Law Firms® recognition. As a leading South Florida Land Development Law Firm and South Florida Construction Development Law Firm, the firm represents developers, property owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and lenders across the full development lifecycle.
Attorneys draft and negotiate construction contracts, surety bonds, purchase and sale agreements, commercial financing instruments, private placement memorandums, joint venture agreements, and commercial leases—all with careful attention to how contractual provisions interconnect. The senior partners’ firsthand experience building real estate and construction enterprises provides clients with operational insights that traditional legal counsel simply cannot match. This combination of courtroom skill and industry knowledge is what earned the firm its Tier 2 ranking as a Coral Gables construction litigation law firm in the 2026 Best Law Firms® edition.
Collaboration and Lasting Relationships
McArdle Franco’s partners regularly share insights, test strategies, and develop solutions as a team. When matters require specialized expertise, the firm taps a carefully built network of top-caliber professionals to deliver comprehensive guidance. This collaborative approach has produced deep client relationships—many spanning decades—built on trust, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to results.
Contact Information
McArdle Franco PLLC 255 Alhambra Circle, STE 925 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Phone: (305) 442-2214 Email: info@mcper.com Website: www.mcardlefranco.com
