George W. Gift, III

George W. Gift, III is a Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law attorney based in Fort Myers, Florida. His practice covers construction litigation, business and commercial litigation, contract disputes, and commercial collections. He represents clients in disputes involving construction projects and business interests, with experience in both litigation and transactional matters. His practice addresses claims brought by clients and disputes they defend. His work combines thorough preparation with a persistent approach to pursuing client goals in court and arbitration.

George earned a B.A. from the University of South Florida before receiving his Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. He is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Courts for the Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida. He also assists with real estate matters and serves as an approved title insurance agent with Attorneys’ Title Fund Services.

George’s representative matters include a $1.5 million arbitration award for a general contractor after a five-day hearing before the American Arbitration Association. He also successfully defended a subcontractor in a $3 million arbitration, securing a full defense verdict and recovery of the client’s claims. Other results include a $6 million construction-defect settlement for a Cape Coral owner and a jury verdict exceeding $800,000 for a Sanibel homeowner. His clients have included physicians, homeowners, and businesses.

George W. Gift, III attained board certification in construction law in 2024 and was recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in construction litigation from 2022 through 2024. He serves as General Counsel to the Lee County Building Industry Association and on the Board of Directors of the American Subcontractors Association of Southwest Florida. Through these roles, he regularly presents seminars and speaks at events throughout Lee and Collier Counties, sharing guidance on Florida construction law and industry practices.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Knott Ebelini Hart
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Barrister, four terms, American Inns of Court, Calusa Chapter
• Member, The Florida Bar — Business Law Section
• Member, The Florida Bar — Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
• Member, Lee County Bar Association — Civil and Business Litigation Section
• Member, American Bar Association — Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Division
• Board Member, American Subcontractors Association of Southwest Florida
• General Counsel, Lee County Building Industry Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Ave Maria School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of South Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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