Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, proudly announces the selection of 14 practice areas in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm’s combination of deep Florida roots and national prominence is evidenced by its continued rankings as a leader across a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Chambers USA individually recognized 38 Gunster attorneys. The rankings are distinguished by a rigorous, independent research methodology, conducting interviews and surveys each year to assess firm capabilities and attorney performance. One of the clients interviewed stated, "We have thrown some interesting, novel and complex business ideas at them and they always find a way to make them work. They like to brainstorm to help us achieve our ultimate goals, even if it requires creative ways to get there. They are genuinely partners to our business."
Chambers and Partners is a globally recognized legal ranking and research organization founded in 1990. Widely regarded as the "gold standard" in legal directories, Chambers evaluates law firms and individual attorneys across more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Because Chambers rankings are based on merit rather than self-reported data, they are among the most trusted benchmarks of excellence in the legal profession.
Notably, the firm's Discovery Strategy and Information Governance practice earned rankings at both the nationwide and international level. Individuals that ranked in both the Chambers USA and Chambers Global 2026 Guides include: Sarah Lea Tobocman (Immigration), Lisa Lukaszewski (E-Discovery), Christine P. Payne (E-Discovery), Michelle Six (E-Discovery) and Peter Quinter (International Trade: Customs).
Chambers’ High Net Worth rankings will be released on July 23. Historically, Gunster’s Private Wealth Services practice has been recognized as one of the top rated in the nation and has attained a Band 1 ranking for the last eight years.
Gunster’s 2026 Chambers USA Leading Practices:
- Banking & Finance – Florida
- Corporate/M&A & Private Equity – Florida: South
- E-Discovery & Information Governance – USA: Nationwide, Global
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Florida
- Energy & Natural Resources – Florida
- Environment – Florida
- Healthcare – Florida
- Immigration – Florida
- Litigation: Appellate – Florida
- Litigation: General Commercial (The Elite) – Florida
- Real Estate – Florida: South
- Real Estate Litigation – Florida
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – Florida: South
- Tax – Florida
Gunster’s 2026 Chambers USA Leading Lawyers:
Banking & Finance: Transactional
Michael V. Mitrione – Florida
Corporate/M&A and Private Equity
David G. Bates – Florida: South
Michael V. Mitrione – Florida: South
E-Discovery and Information Governance
Lisa Lukaszewski – USA: Nationwide; Global
Christine P. Payne – USA: Nationwide; Global
Amy Sellars – USA: Nationwide
Michelle Six – USA: Nationwide; Global
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
James B. Davis – Florida
Energy & Natural Resources
Beth Keating – Florida
Environment
Rick J. Burgess – Florida
Terry Cole – Florida
Deborah K. Madden – Florida
Gregory M. Munson – Florida
Eric T. Olsen – Florida
Luna E. Phillips – Florida
Elizabeth Ross – Florida
Healthcare
William P. Dillon – Florida
Bruce D. Lamb – Florida
Samantha Prokop – Florida
Immigration
April Bentley – Florida
Mariana R. Ribeiro – Florida
Sarah Lea Tobocman – Florida; USA: Nationwide; Global
International Trade: Customs
Peter Quinter – USA: Nationwide; Global
Litigation: Appellate
Kenneth Bell – Florida
Lauren Purdy – Florida
Litigation: General Commercial
Nicole K. Atkinson – Florida
Michael Green – Florida
George S. LeMieux – Florida
Megan K. Moon – Florida
William J. Schifino, Jr. – Florida
David M. Wells – Florida
Real Estate
Danielle DeVito-Hurley – Florida: South
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Mario Garcia-Serra – Florida: South
Brian M. Seymour – Florida: South
Tax
Leslie Barnett – Florida
Matthew Comiter – Florida
Alan S. Lederman – Florida
Daniel Glassman – Florida
Martin R. Press – Florida
Adi Rappoport – Florida
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Gunster. Florida's Law Firm for Leaders.
As a full-service law firm, Gunster provides legal counsel to leading organizations and individuals from its 13 offices statewide. Established in 1925, the firm has expanded, diversified and evolved, but always with a singular focus: Florida and its clients’ stake in it. A magnet for business-savvy attorneys who embrace collaboration for the greatest advantage of clients, Gunster’s growth has not been at the expense of personalized service but because of it. The firm serves clients from its offices in Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Naples, Orlando, Palm Beach, Stuart, Tallahassee, Tampa, Vero Beach, and its headquarters in West Palm Beach. With more than 330 attorneys and consultants, and 300 committed support staff, Gunster is ranked among the top 200 largest law firms by the National Law Journal. More information about its practices, industries, offices and news is available at www.gunster.com.
