Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce the firm has once again received high rankings in the latest edition of the Chambers USA Guide. Of note, Gunster also had 28 individual attorneys honored this year, which represents ten percent of the firm’s attorneys to attain this distinguished […]
Press Releases
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Gunster Welcomes 7 to 2023 Summer Associate Class
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce the seven J.D. candidates selected to join the firm’s 2023 Summer Associate Program. The summer associate class will be based in Gunster’s Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach offices with access to attorneys and staff from the firm’s 13 […]
Gunster Builds Upon International Private Client Services with Seth Mersky’s Arrival as Shareholder
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service law firms, announced that Seth J. Mersky has joined the firm’s Private Wealth Services practice as a shareholder in its Miami office. Mersky, who has over a decade of experience in international tax and international estate planning, is a highly skilled lawyer who advises ultra-high-net worth individuals, family […]
Gunster Shareholder Eduardo Suarez-Solar Earns Doctorate in Business Administration, Elevates Strategic Consulting Capabilities
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that shareholder Eduardo Suarez-Solar has earned his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. Suarez’s latest accomplishment allows him to continue to strengthen his capabilities as a strategic advisor to businesses, executive coach, in addition to being […]
Gunster M&A Team Represents Spinnaker Group in Connection with its Sale to SOCOTEC
A Gunster team led by shareholders Bob White and Joseph Chase recently represented the seller in connection with the sale of Spinnaker Group to SOCOTEC USA. Other Gunster team members who assisted with the transaction include Gabriella Ledbetter, Freddie Brackin, Holly Goodman, Matt Scheer, Cole Jackson, Ryan Morris and Melanie Stocks. SOCOTEC was represented by DLA Piper, LLP’s […]
Gunster’s Lauren Purdy Selected by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council as a NE Fla. Woman of Distinction
Gunster is proud to announce that shareholder Lauren Purdy was honored on April 13, 2023 by the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council as one of four “Women of Distinction” during the 34th annual event. The Women of Distinction event honors local female leaders who embody the Girl Scout Promise & Law and whose leadership, professional accomplishments and […]
Gunster’s Broad Growth Continues with Addition of Five Associates Across Multiple Practices Statewide
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 […]
Gunster Adds Depth to Government Affairs Practice with Return of Simone Marstiller, Addition of Trey Price
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, today announced two new hires with well-rounded experience that will significantly deepen the firm’s Government Affairs Law & Lobbying capabilities. Simone Marstiller has rejoined the firm as of counsel attorney and Harold L. “Trey” Price has joined as a government affairs consultant. Both will be […]
Gunster Shareholder Michael Traficante Reappointed to JA of SW Fla. 2023 Hall of Fame Advisory Board
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that Naples Office Managing Shareholder Michael Traficante has been reappointed to the Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA) 2023 Hall of Fame Advisory Board. Each year, Advisory Board members select the laureates to be inducted into the JA Business Hall […]
Gunster Shareholder Jeffrey Fridkin Achieves Re-certification as a Board Certified Specialist in Business Litigation
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that Naples shareholder Jeffrey D. Fridkin has achieved board re-certification in Business Litigation from The Florida Bar. The highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys, this certification creates the distinction of having […]