Press Releases

Cutting-edge legal counsel defines Gunster’s practice. Every day, Gunster attorneys define how law and business continue to advance. Find out more about our people and what they’re doing in the following press releases.

Gunster Announces Lauren Purdy as New Jacksonville Office Managing Shareholder

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that Lauren Vickroy Purdy has been named Office Managing Shareholder of the Jacksonville office.  Purdy is a trial and appellate lawyer who focuses her practice on business litigation and professional liability defense in state and federal courts across Florida. She […]


Gunster M&A Team Represents Anatomy IT in Connection with its Acquisition of Manta HealthTech

A Gunster team led by attorney Jeffery Jonasen recently represented Anatomy IT — a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital — in connection with its acquisition of Manta HealthTech. Other Gunster attorneys who assisted with the transaction include April Bentley, Freddie Brackin, Joe Chase, Bill Dillon, Holly Goodman, Paul Hines, Ryan Morris, Stephanie Quinones, Matthew […]


Gunster Adds Three Attorneys, Continues Expansion of Corporate, Litigation and Tax Capabilities

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the addition of attorneys Brian Carr, Becky Saka and Sam Sturgis in its West Palm Beach, Miami and Fort Lauderdale offices, respectively. Brian Carr is a member of the firm’s Corporate practice. Prior to joining Gunster, Brian served […]


Asghar Syed Named Chairman of the Board of Directors for Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Gunster is thrilled to announce that Shareholder Asghar Syed has been named the Chairman of the Board for Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (BMCJ). In his role, Asghar will lead the board in fulfilling BMCJ’s mission of providing greater access to health through various initiatives related to education, financial management, and overall operations.  Currently ranked as […]


Gunster’s Expanding Naples Office Adds Seasoned Trial Lawyer Thomas F. Fleming

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, today announced that Thomas F. Fleming has joined the firm’s Business Litigation practice as a shareholder in its Naples office. Fleming is an accomplished trial lawyer with a wealth of experience spanning general commercial litigation, patent disputes, and trade secret matters. Specializing in pharmaceutical and […]


Gunster Adds Two Attorneys, Further Strengthens Private Wealth Services Practice

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce the continued growth of its Private Wealth Services practice with the addition of Natasha Khoyi and Aurora Charland in its Tampa and West Palm Beach offices, respectively. Natasha Khoyi focuses her practice on probate, trust, and guardianship litigation, as well as […]



Twelve Gunster Attorneys Promoted to Shareholder, Of Counsel and Associate Status

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce it has promoted David Garcia-Pedrosa, Kaitlin Guerin, Josh Joyce, Josh Levine, Ryan Morris, Derek Mountford, Jounice Nealy-Brown and Christine Sweet to the position of shareholder; Meredith Plummer, Cullen Boggus and Matt Goddeyne to of counsel; and Romney Manassa to associate. […]


Gunster Achieves Another Successful Year in 2023, Continues Office and Practice Wide Expansion

This past year, Gunster continued to experience significant growth across its statewide and state wise business law platform. The firm welcomed nearly 50 attorneys and consultants while further bolstering its multifaceted capabilities across a number of practices including Business Litigation, eDiscovery, Government Affairs, Real Property, Environmental & Land Use, Private Wealth Services, Tax and Construction. […]


David Garcia-Pedrosa Named to Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section 40 Under 40 Awards

Gunster is pleased to announce that attorney David Garcia-Pedrosa has been named to the second annual Miami-Dade Bar Young Laywers Section 40 Under 40 list. Honorees were selected for their leadership and professional achievements, commitment to civic and community service, and strong peer reputation. Garcia-Pedrosa and the other honorees will be recognized at the Miami […]


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