Prestigious list includes nearly twice as many firm attorneys than last year
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 23, 2009) ¾ UK-based Chambers and Partners’ directory of America’s leading business lawyers, Chambers USA 2009, has named 13 attorneys from Gunster among the top lawyers in a variety of practice areas. Chambers makes its selections based on the work of a team of researchers who canvass practitioners and clients across the country to assess the credentials and capabilities of every attorney mentioned.
Paul W.A. Courtnell, a shareholder at Gunster based in its West Palm Beach office, was named among the top attorneys nationwide in hospitality and leisure. Additionally, the following attorneys have been named among the top attorneys in the state of Florida:
Gregory K. Bader, Fort Lauderdale office, banking and finance
David Bates, West Palm Beach office, corporate/M&A
Clemente Vázquez-Bello, Miami office, banking and finance,
James Brindell, West Palm Beach office, real estate: zoning/land use
Rick Burgess, Fort Lauderdale office, environment
James Davis, Fort Lauderdale office, tax: employee benefits
Donald Hall, Fort Lauderdale office, real estate: zoning/land use
Alan Lederman, Fort Lauderdale office, tax
Michael Mitrione, West Palm Beach office, corporate/M&A
Martin Press, Fort Lauderdale office, tax
Sarah Lea Tobocman, Miami office, immigration
David Wells, Jacksonville office, litigation: general commercial
Gunster as a firm was named in the list of top firms in the state for zoning/land use and environmental real estate. It was also recognized in the areas of banking and finance, corporate/M&A, general commercial litigation and tax.
“It is a privilege to work with such a great selection of talented attorneys and we are delighted to see so many named in this prestigious publication and recognized by their peers for excellence,” said George LeMieux, chairman of the firm. “Inclusion in Chambers USA 2009 is an acknowledgment of their hard work and dedication, as well as this firm’s continuous ability to attract and cultivate the best in the industry.”
About Gunster
Established in 1925, Gunster is a full-service Florida law firm with eight offices around the state, providing counsel to leading businesses and individuals. Our statewide presence and culture reflect the firm’s status as Florida’s lawyers for business. Gunster services clients from its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Vero Beach and its headquarters in West Palm Beach, with 140 attorneys and 200 committed support staff.
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