Jacksonville, FL (July 31, 2007) — Michael Cavendish, attorney and shareholder with the new Jacksonville office of Gunster Yoakley & Stewart P.A. has been appointed to the board of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority by Govenor Charlie Crist. Michael Cavendish succeeds John Sawyer on the board and will serve a term from July 5, 2007 through May 31, 2011. “It is an honor to be appointed to the board of the JTA. I truly love Jacksonville and am looking forward to serving this community,” stated Mr. Cavendish after his recent appointment.
Mr. Cavendish is a commercial lawyer concentrating his practice in complex commercial litigation. In addition to his appointment to the JTA board, Cavendish was recognized in early July as a leader in the legal profession by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s “Legal Elite,” a prestigious list of the top 1.8% of Florida Bar Members as ranked by their peers.
Michael Cavendish received his law degree and master’s degree from the University of Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Florida State University. Cavendish, 35, lives in Avondale with his wife of 13 years, Michele Cavendish and their 3 year old daughter Caroline. He plays an active role in the community through fundraising and volunteer efforts with the I. M. Sulzbacher Center for the Homeless, Community Connections of Jacksonville, and the Florida Bar Foundation, a statewide association of lawyers who donate and raise money for free legal services to low income families.
About Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart
Gunster Yoakley, established in 1925, offers a broad range of legal services to its client base of businesses, institutions, local governments, and prominent individuals. Gunster Yoakley has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach, Stuart, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach. Gunster Yoakley is home to more than 130 attorneys and over 200 dedicated support staff providing counsel to clients through numerous practice groups including corporate, litigation, real estate, and trusts and estates. For more information, visit www.gunster.com or call 1-800 749-1980.
