Overall Rating
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4.8 /5.0
59 Client Reviews
About Ray
Biography
Ray Garcia is the senior attorney at the Law Office of Ray Garcia, P.A. Mr. Garcia is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell. The AV Rating is a significant rating accomplishment which is a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional . Garcia was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Garcia is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D.). He has been admitted to the Florida Bar since 1997 and is a Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer.
Areas of Practice:- Commercial Litigation
- Bankruptcy
- Condo Deposit
- Foreclosure Defense
- Labor Disputes
- Real Estate
- Business Law
- Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- Florida International University, Miami, Florida B.A. 1994
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- J.D. 1997
- Dade County Bar Association
- Florida Bar
Are you in foreclosure, facing bankruptcy, in litigation, Our firm can help you!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
30%
21 years | 100 cases
Construction and Development
20%
26 years
Real Estate
20%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
15%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
2025 2023 2022
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ray Garcia
Law Office of Ray Garcia PA, 14850 SW 26th St Ste 204, Miami, FL, 331855931
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Ray Garcia's Reviews
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Posted by Maggie | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
No one ever wants to hire an attorney, but if you have to, the legal team at this office is top notch. Their knowledge and attention to detail is impressive and I highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Amazing firm
I hired the law office of Ray Garcia to help me with a landlord tenant case and they were very helpful. They answered all of my questions and Mr. Garcia and his staff were very helpful.
Posted by Chris | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business
Professional and Knowledgeable Attorney for Business Matters
My business was facing an issue with the property manager at our office, but Ray and his team were always accessible and easily able to help us explain our options. After having consulted with different lawyers, we chose to work with his firm because of their professionalism and expertise. We are wor...
Posted by Anna | August 02, 2022
Wonderful person & reputable attorney
Ray is not only a wonderful person but his reputation as an attorney precedes him. When you hire Ray you will hire a caring and proficient attorney!
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2022
A pleasure to work with
Ray is an absolute pleasure to work with. He brings unmatched experience and care to everything he does. A true gem of the region that I would recommend to anybody in the area that needs an attorney.
Ray Garcia's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ray is an excellent attorney. His experience in construction, business, real estate and commercial litigation is top notch. He is very knowledgeable and has many years of experience. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Ray. He is well versed in the law and an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Garcia is a skilled and respected member of the legal community."
"I endorse Ray. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"As a fellow lawyer in the community, I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ray Garcia for years, and he has always demonstrated high integrity and moral character. He is an experienced and aggressive litigator, who always keeps his clients best interests at the forefront. I would not hesitate to hire Ray."
"I endorse attorney Ray Garcia. I have worked together with Mr. Garcia and I have had cases against Mr. Garcia. Mr. Garcia has proven to be honest, ethical and experienced, and a good lawyer in the community. Mr. Garcia is extremely knowledgeable in the area of real estate law. I highly recommend Mr. Garcia."
"I have worked with Ray Garcia in the past and I have found him to be a person of high integrity and knowledgeable in the area of real estate law including foreclosure litigation. I would endorse and recommend Ray Garcia to any client who has a real estate matter that needs legal help"
"I've known Ray Since 1994. He is personable and is a man of great integrity. I've relied on him as business counsel since we graduated Law School many years ago. He is the goto guy in the transactional, civil arena. He is the only attorney I know who does lemon law cases as well."
"I have worked with Ray Garcia in the past and I have found him to be honest, ethical and extremely competent in Real Estate law. I would definitively recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ray Garcia during our firm days and have absolutely no hesitation referring any of my clients who have needs in the areas of Bankruptcy or Real Estate law in Florida. Ray has always been the consumate professional with an exemplary work ethic."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Garcia is a committed, hard worker with years of experience. He puts forth great effort in all his cases and maintains excellent client relations. He practices with nothing less than the greatest of integrity and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer's work as well as his ethical conduct. I have known Ray for several years and have heard nothing but wonderful things about him in the community. I recommend him highly."
Robert Kelly
Litigation lawyer
Daniel Tripathi
Criminal defense lawyer
Richard Rosenstein
Litigation lawyer
Michael Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer
Stephen Morse
Real estate lawyer
Cory Eichhorn
Real estate lawyer
David Lucey
Litigation lawyer
Amir Isaiah
Real estate lawyer
Justin Weisberg
Criminal defense lawyer
Christian Posada
Real estate lawyer
Rahulan Kathir
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Frank Quintero
Criminal defense lawyer
Franklin Jara
Divorce and separation lawyer
Vincent Damian
Real estate lawyer
Stephen Garcia-Vidal
Real estate lawyer
Miguel de la O
Landlord or tenant lawyer
David Edelstein
Criminal defense lawyer
Jacob Linhart
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Florida Trend Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Florida Trend Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Board Certification in Real Estate, Florida Bar
2010
Listing, SuperLawyer
2009
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Listing, Super Lawyers
2009
Board Certification in Real Estate, Florida Bar
2009
America's Premiere Lawyer Series, The Law Business Insider
2009
Title Agent, The Fund
2008
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Board Certification Real Estate Law, Florida Bar
2007
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Member, Eleventh Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association
2005
Florida Civil Law Notary, Florida Secretary of State
1993
Dean's List, Florida International University
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Ray Garcia, P.A.
1998 - 2006
Associate, Spiegel & Utrera PC
1997 - 1998
Associate, Kahn & Gutter
Associations
2011 - Present
Presidential Who's whoMember
2008 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
The FundMember
2007 - Present
Coral Gables Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property and Trust Law Section, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
1998 - Present
U.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaMember
1997 - Present
Florida BarMember
1997 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Member
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
Member
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Florida
Member
1998 - 2000
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
JP Morgan chase v. Jose Pino
Loan was modified
WM Specality Mortgage v. Jerome Stuart
Case dismissed
J.R. Rogers v. Lindse Blackburn Construction, INc.
$187,000 Judgment
Ernesto Gomez v. Suntrust
Settlement
Ernesto Gomez v. Suntrust Mortgage, Inc.
Settlement
Education
1997
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Juris Doctorate
1994
Florida International University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Loan Modifications, Short Sales and Bankruptcy in Florida
Loan Modifications
2009
Foreclosure Defense Tactics in Florida
Real Estate
Publications
2012
www.raygarcialaw.com
Bank of America Announces “Quicker” Short Sales
2012
www.raygarcialaw.com
Why Florida’s Foreclosure Machine Is Slowing Down
2012
www.raygarcialaw.com
Tips to Avoid Mortgage Modification Scams
2012
www.raygarcialaw.com
The Basics of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)
2012
www.raygarcialaw.com
New Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) Guidelines and Qualification
2012
www.raygarcialaw.com
Short Sales in Florida
2010
www.raygarcialaw.com
Foreclosure Defense Attorney Florida
2010
EzineArticles.com
HAFA Program
2010
EzineArticles.com
Unable to Pay For Your Home, Well in Florida You Have Rights
2010
www.raygarcialaw.com
Mediation Mandated in Miami Dade County, Florida
2010
EzineArticles.com
What to Look for When Hiring a Foreclosure Defense Attorney in Florida
2009
New York Times
Guess What Got Lost in the Loan Pool
2009
The Law Business Insider
America's Premiere Lawyers Top Verdicts
2009
National Public Radio News
Missing Mortgage Notes Delay Some Foreclosures
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Ray earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am a victim of utility theft/foreign load, what should I do?
27 May 2012
Q&A
What does quick claim deed to trustee means?
21 May 2012
Q&A
Walk thru at end of lease
13 Jul 2010
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Understanding “Bad Faith” Claims
05 May 2017
Legal Guide
Attorney Expert Witness Services in Real Estate Transaction Litigation Matters
04 May 2017
Legal Guide
Venue Clause in Florida Construction Contracts
12 May 2015