Gunster is pleased to have added five associates as it continues its statewide expansion: Michael J. Farr, Cristina E. Neuman-Moreno, Anta P. Plowden, Ross Roberts and Christopher R. Seifter.
Michael J. Farr joined the firm's Corporate Law practice in the Tampa office. Michael represents clients in a wide variety of industries and at all stages of growth, from private start-up ventures to large companies. He specifically focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and other complex commercial transactions.
Michael earned his J.D. and LL.M. from Boston University School of Law and a B.S. from Florida State University.
Cristina E. Neuman-Moreno joined Gunster's Immigration Law practice, based in Miami. Having practiced immigration and nationality law since 2014, Cristina brings extensive experience in employment-based immigration representing businesses, investors and professional individuals with their immigrant and non-immigrant petitions and applications.
Cristina received her J.D. from FIU College of Law and her B.B.A. from Florida International University.
Anta P. Plowden joined the firm's Business Litigation practice in West Palm Beach. Anta concentrates his practice on complex commercial disputes in both federal and state court. He assists clients in a diverse array of matters ranging from contract claims to insurance disputes, real estate litigation and bankruptcy litigation.
Anta received his J.D. from University of Miami School of Law and a B.S. from the United States Air Force Academy. Prior to law school, he was a decorated combat pilot in the United States Air Force with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
Ross Roberts also joined Gunster's Business Litigation practice and is based in Miami. As a former prosecutor, Ross tried approximately 25 jury trials and 7 bench trials. He also defended hundreds of depositions and conducted many evidentiary hearings.
Ross earned his J.D. from George Washington University Law School and a B.A. from Florida State University.
Christopher R. Seifter rejoined Gunster's Corporate Law practice in West Palm Beach. A business and corporate attorney, Chris focuses on mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate governance, and other complex business transactions.
Chris received his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law and his. B.S. from Florida State University.
Gunster welcomed nearly 50 attorneys in 2022 while completing two mergers and further broadening its capabilities to 13 offices across the state. As it continues to recruit exceptional talent across its multifaceted business law platform, Gunster's expansion shows no signs of slowing.
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About Gunster
Gunster, Florida’s law firm for business, provides full-service legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals from its 13 offices statewide. Established in 1925, the firm has expanded, diversified and evolved, but always with a singular focus: Florida and its clients’ stake in it. A magnet for business-savvy attorneys who embrace collaboration for the greatest advantage of clients, Gunster’s growth has not been at the expense of personalized service but because of it. The firm serves clients from its offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa Bayshore, Tampa Downtown, Vero Beach, and its headquarters in West Palm Beach. With more than 260 attorneys and consultants, and over 270 committed professional staff, Gunster is ranked among the National Law Journal’s list of the 500 largest law firms and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Diverse Law Firms by Law360. More information about its practice areas, offices and insider’s view newsletters is available at www.gunster.com.
