In a feature for Boca Chamber magazine, Gunster Chairman George LeMieux reflected on the firm’s century-long commitment to Florida’s business community, emphasizing its evolution from a local Palm Beach County practice to a statewide leader with over 320 attorneys. LeMieux highlighted Gunster’s proactive approach to legal counsel, focusing on risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic business guidance to help clients navigate Florida’s rapidly changing economic landscape. The firm’s deep community engagement, particularly through partnerships with organizations like the Boca Chamber, has been instrumental in fostering economic growth and advocating for business-friendly policies.
As Gunster steps into the next century, LeMieux underscored that its mission remains rooted in innovation, leadership, and a steadfast dedication to shaping the state’s economic future.
For more than twenty-five years, George S. LeMieux has been lead trial counsel in federal and state courts, in civil and regulatory matters, before juries, judges and arbitrators. His clients include financial institutions (Wells Fargo, TD Bank), telecommunications companies (AT&T), healthcare providers (Cleveland Clinic, Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare, Elevance Health), real estate developers (Ram Realty Services, Falcone Group), and during his career prominent individuals including President-elect George W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush, and Raymond Perelman. He has argued cases before the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Florida, and Florida’s intermediate appellate courts. His practice includes defending clients in enforcement matters brought by state attorneys general, defending clients in defamation cases, advocating for clients in administrative law proceedings, and counseling governmental bodies on public records and public meeting requirements. He has successfully litigated business disputes and intellectual property cases to verdict; his practice also includes professional liability defense.
