On September 14, 2023, a Gunster team led by Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla won a 4 to 1 rezoning approval before Miami-Dade County’s Community Zoning Appeals Board (CZAB 8), of a 29-acre lake refill project on a 57-acre parcel of submerged land in Northwest Miami-Dade for Lake Sana […]
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.
Brian Seymour Inducted as Chairman of Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that shareholder Brian M. Seymour was inducted as incoming chairman, effective October 1, 2023, of the Business Development Board (BDB) of Palm Beach County board of directors during the organization’s annual gala. Of note, Gunster is the only firm to […]
Gunster Shareholder Greg Schwinghammer Appointed as Vice Chair of the Fourth DCA Judicial Nominating Commission
Gunster is pleased to announce that shareholder Greg Schwinghammer was appointed as vice chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth District Court of Appeal (4th DCA) during its annual meeting. The 4th DCA handles appeals and extraordinary writ cases from the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth Judicial Circuits. These are composed of Palm Beach, […]
Gunster’s Rick Burgess Accepts Proclamation from Broward County Commission on Behalf of Museum of Discovery and Science
Gunster is proud to announce that at the recent Broward County Commission meeting, shareholder Rick Burgess accepted a proclamation on behalf of the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), presented by Broward County Commissioner, Senator Steven Geller. Burgess serves as chairman of MODS’ Board of Trustees. The proclamation was given in honor of the museum’s […]
Gunster’s Business Litigation Practice Continues to Expand with Addition of Nic Soulellis
Gunster is pleased to announce that attorney Nic Soulellis has joined the firm’s Business Litigation practice in its Tampa office. Soulellis’s experience includes matters involving contractual disputes, trade secret misappropriation, non-compete litigation, business to business disputes, internal shareholder disputes, tortious interference, and business divorces, whether in state, federal, or bankruptcy court. Soulellis previously worked at a small business law […]
Gunster Shareholder Bill Schifino Elected to Metropolitan Ministries Board of Directors
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that William J. Schifino, Jr. has been elected to the Metropolitan Ministries Board of Directors. Metropolitan Ministries is a volunteer and donor fueled nonprofit organization that aids homeless and at-risk men, women and children in the Tampa Metro area including […]
141 Gunster Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2024 Edition Including 14 “Lawyers of the Year”
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that 141 attorneys are recognized in the Best Lawyers® 2024 edition. Of note, Gunster has the most attorneys ever ranked this year, with 23 additional selectees over the previous year. Best Lawyers in America® listed 118 Gunster attorneys within 58 practices and specialties, […]
Gunster Ranked Among Florida Trend’s 2023 ‘Best Companies To Work For’ List for 7th Year Running
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to have once again been named one of Florida’s “Best Companies To Work For” in 2023 by Florida Trend magazine. This marks the seventh year in a row that the firm has been recognized with this prestigious honor. Gunster remains the only Florida-focused law firm to […]
Gunster Adds Five Attorneys across Multiple Practices, Offices Statewide
Gunster is pleased to have added five associates across multiple practices as its statewide expansion continues: Erika Lusky Bernhard, Matthew A. Brown, Staci K. Campbell, Jason P. Martell and Connor J. Stone. Erika Lusky Bernhard joined Gunster’s Immigration Law practice in the Miami office. Before joining Gunster, Erika worked for the United States Department of […]
Gunster’s Private Wealth Services Practice Continues to Attain Band 1 Ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that its Private Wealth Services practice has achieved the highest rating in the latest Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide again this year. Of note, Gunster remains the only Florida-based firm to receive a Band 1 ranking in the 2023 Guide. In addition […]
