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 […]

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 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 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, 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, 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, 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 […]

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that attorney Bob Lamm has been appointed to Women Executive Leadership (WEL) Florida’s Board of Directors. Founded in 1999, WEL Florida provides an empowering and friendly network of collaborative women executives committed to supporting and filling well-earned positions of power […]

Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce that William J. Schifino, Jr. has been appointed to the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce board of directors after previously serving from 2015 to 2021. The Tampa Bay Chamber is a not-for-profit business membership organization that helps promote the businesses […]