Gunster's Derek Bruce recently joined host Corie Murray on WKMG-TV's Black Men Sundays, an independently produced segment that invites real conversations on business, wealth, and mental health in the African American community. The episode, titled "The Contract Mistakes Killing Small Businesses," broke down the common contract mistakes and legal missteps that can quietly cost small businesses their momentum. Derek draws from his extensive litigation experience in his discussion of business negotiations, government procurement, AI-generated agreements, and how entrepreneurs can protect themselves while building generational wealth.
With nearly 25 years of experience in bid protest litigation, Derek Bruce represents clients in all aspects of state and local government procurement, including analyzing potential contracting opportunities, assisting clients in responding to competitive solicitations, contract negotiation, contract implementation, and contractual disputes. Derek also represents clients in civil litigation and administrative law proceedings before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings relating to state and local government procurement and contracting issues. In addition, Derek represents clients in civil litigation matters, including property tax matters and all aspects of land use challenges.
