
Gunster
About Gunster
Gunster has built a century-long reputation as Florida’s Law Firm for Business, grounded in legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation. With a foundation dating back 100 years, the firm’s enduring success is driven by deep legal expertise and a commitment to client-focused outcomes. Every legal challenge is approached with precision, integrity, and purpose, resulting in a powerful track record across the corporate, regulatory, and litigation landscape.
Gunster delivers personalized legal solutions through a highly collaborative culture, uniting 330+ attorneys and consultants across more than 30 practice and industry teams. This integrated model enables the firm to anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and align legal strategies with client objectives. Whether guiding complex mergers, advising on state-specific compliance, or resolving high-stakes disputes, the law firm remains unwavering in its attention to detail and results-driven preparation.
Gunster maintains its standing as a trusted partner in industries ranging from healthcare, finance, and real estate to energy, technology, and government affairs. The firm's expansive capabilities are matched by its influence—148 attorneys were recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers, underscoring a consistent standard of excellence recognized by peers and clients alike. The firm also engages actively in civic and community efforts, supporting over 533 organizations statewide.
Gunster respects confidentiality and client priorities above all else, offering high-caliber counsel with the discretion, responsiveness, and insight clients expect from elite representation. Offices in 13 Florida cities ensure proximity to the businesses the firm serves, while fostering regional insights essential to navigating local legal landscapes. The firm’s commitment to service extends beyond legal acumen—it is about building enduring partnerships that propel clients forward.
Practice Areas
- Banking & Financial Services
- Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights
- Class Action Defense
- Corporate Finance Law
- Entity Formation & Organization
- Entrepreneurs
- Executive Compensation
- Florida Counsel Services
- Healthcare Transactions
- International Planning & Transactions
- M&A And Private Equity
- Regulated Industries And Professions
- Securities Law & Corporate Governance
- Family Office
- Hospitality & Clubs
- International
- Private Wealth Services
- Disability Access And Accommodation
- Federal And State Harassment And Discrimination Claims
- Employee Privacy And Defamation, Workplace Violence And Theft
- Employment Compensation And Employee Leave
- FLSA And FMLA Claims
- Private And Public Whistleblower Claims
- Unfair Competition And Trade Secrets
- Administrative Proceedings Before The EEOC, FCHR And NLRB
- Wrongful Discharge
- OSHA, ERISA, Public Works And Prevailing Wage Law
- Affirmative Action And OFCCP Audits
- Labor & Employment Law
- Appellate Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Ediscovery
- Probate, Trust & Guardianship Litigation
- Professional Liability Defense
- Real Estate Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Acquisitions And Dispositions Of All Property Types
- Traditional Residential Community Development
- Multifamily Development
- High-Rise Condominium Development
- Mixed-Use Development
- Hotel, Golf Course, Leisure And Resort Development
- Agricultural Land
- Industrial, Office And Retail Development
- Leasing Of All Property Types On Behalf Of Landlords And Tenants
- Long-Term Ground Leasing
- Entity Formation And Structuring
- Eminent Domain & Property Rights
- Environmental & Land Use Law
- Real Estate Joint Ventures
- Public And Private Joint Ventures
- Environmental And Land Use
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Financing On Behalf Of Lenders And Borrowers
- Debt Restructuring, Loan Modifications And Workouts
- Purchase And Sale Of Distressed Properties And Nonperforming Loans
- Low-Income Housing
- Energy Project Development
- State, Federal And International Real Estate Tax Considerations
- Community Development Districts And Redevelopment Agencies
- Property Rights And Eminent Domain
- Cyber Security & Data Protection
- Energy
- Healthcare Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law