Posted On Jun 26, 2025 / by McArdle Franco / Press Releases
McArdle Franco PLLC, a Miami-based business law firm, is pleased to announce that firm partners Xavier A. Franco and Michael A. Mullavey have been selected to the 2025 edition of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. Mr. Franco was listed in Florida Super Lawyers and Mr. Mullavey was recognized on the Florida Rising Stars list.
Each year, only five percent of attorneys in Florida receive the distinction of being named to the Florida Super Lawyers list and no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team for the Florida Rising Stars list.
Mr. Franco, who was selected in the General Litigation category, focuses his practice on the litigation of commercial, corporate, construction and real estate disputes. He is experienced in resolving complex, high-value disputes in diverse forums, including civil courts, arbitration panels and administrative proceedings. He has worked on high-profile matters involving construction disputes and complex commercial transactions.
Mr. Mullavey, who was selected in the Business Litigation category, handles complex litigation matters involving business disputes, commercial litigation, real estate and construction litigation. His clients include local and regional companies, joint ventures, closely held corporations, sole proprietorships and private individuals. Mr. Mullavey represents clients in state and federal court, appellate court, administrative hearings, alternative dispute resolution proceedings and arbitration panels.
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.