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Coral Gables Law Firm McArdle Franco PLLC Achieves National Distinction in 2026 Best Law Firms® Rankings
Firm Earns Tier 2 Designation in Miami for Construction Litigation; Partners Franco and Mullavey Honored by Best Lawyers®
CORAL GABLES, FL – McArdle Franco PLLC, one of South Florida’s most respected Coral Gables business litigation law firms, has been named a Tier 2 firm in Miami for Litigation – Construction in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. The ranking confirms the firm’s position as a trusted legal resource for the businesses and developers driving South Florida’s growth.
The Best Law Firms® rankings are among the most rigorous in the profession, incorporating client feedback, confidential peer assessments, industry leader interviews, and a comprehensive review of firm credentials. Only firms demonstrating sustained excellence 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 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction.
Founded in 2002 in Coral Gables, McArdle Franco Miami Law Firm was built to serve South Florida’s business community. The firm’s attorneys have personally managed land developments, overseen private equity portfolios, and built successful companies across the region—experience that allows them to see legal challenges through a businessperson’s lens and deliver practical, results-oriented solutions.
Practice Areas
Transaction Structuring
As a leading South Miami business transaction structuring practice, McArdle Franco guides clients through complex real estate, commercial, and corporate deals that power the South Florida economy. The firm handles acquisitions, construction agreements, mergers, financing arrangements, government contracts, joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and cross-border transactions with Latin American and international counterparts.
The firm’s approach centers on consequential thinking—identifying risks before they materialize and negotiating terms that protect clients from the ambiguities that lead to costly litigation.
Business Structuring
McArdle Franco designs corporate frameworks built for growth and resilience in South Florida’s competitive market. The team creates multi-tiered entity structures that shield assets, contain liabilities, and open pathways for investment and favorable exits. The firm’s senior partners—accomplished entrepreneurs in construction and real estate—bring practical business instincts that complement their legal expertise, allowing them to structure businesses for genuine commercial success.
Land Development and Construction
This practice sits at the core of the firm’s identity and is directly tied to its 2026 Best Law Firms® recognition. As a premier South Florida Land Development Law Firm and South Florida Construction Development Law Firm, McArdle Franco represents developers, property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and lenders across the full development lifecycle. The firm drafts and negotiates construction contracts, surety bonds, purchase and sale agreements, financing instruments, private placement memorandums, joint venture agreements, and commercial leases.
The senior partners’ firsthand experience building real estate and construction enterprises across the region provides clients with operational insights no traditional law firm can match—from project timelines and budgeting to regulatory and financial pitfalls. This combination of courtroom skill and industry knowledge 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 work as a team, sharing insights and developing strategies collectively. When matters require specialized expertise, the firm taps a deep network of South Florida professionals to deliver comprehensive guidance. This approach has produced enduring client relationships—many spanning decades—built on trust, transparency, and 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
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