Fort Lauderdale residents will see a familiar name recognized again this year: Weinstein Legal Team and its founding partner, Justin Weinstein, received Silver honors in the 2026 Best of Fort Lauderdale awards, marking a third consecutive year of recognition from the magazine's readers.
What the awards mean for local clients
The 2026 results list Justin Weinstein as the Silver Award winner for Best Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, and Weinstein Legal Team as the Silver Award winner for Best Law Firm. The firm, founded in 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, says the repeated recognition reflects its standing in South Florida and its ongoing client work.
The firm specializes in personal injury law and criminal defense, and has grown from its Fort Lauderdale origins to maintain offices in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Naples. Those local connections mean residents can expect the firm to continue offering the same service in the region where it began.
Firm growth and community involvement
Weinstein Legal Team has used its profile to support local causes. The firm lists partnerships and fundraising support for organizations including Harvest Drive, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, HeartSupport and SOS Children's Villages, among other local initiatives.
- Founded in 2016 in Fort Lauderdale.
- Offices in West Palm Beach, Orlando and Naples.
- Practice focuses: personal injury and criminal defense.
"To be recognized by our peers and our neighbors for three years running is an incredible honor," the firm's founding partner said, adding that the office remains focused on representing clients.
Track record in local awards
The magazine's readers have repeatedly placed the firm and its founding partner near the top of annual local rankings. Below is a brief summary of the award outcomes cited by the firm and the publisher.
| Year | Award | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Lawyer | Justin Weinstein (initial win) |
| 2025 | Best Lawyer (second consecutive) | Justin Weinstein; Firm: Silver for Best Law Firm |
| 2026 | Silver Awards | Justin Weinstein (Best Lawyer); Weinstein Legal Team (Best Law Firm) |
For Fort Lauderdale residents, the honors signal a local legal practice that has maintained visibility and community ties while expanding its footprint across South Florida. The firm's public comments emphasize client representation and community engagement as priorities accompanying the recognition.
