Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is proud to announce that 147 attorneys were ranked in the Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition—the firm's largest recognition to date. More than half of those listed earned recognition in multiple practice areas, underscoring the breadth of talent and versatility of Gunster's counsel.

Best Lawyers in America® listed 126 Gunster attorneys within 57 practices and specialties, among 11 Florida markets. Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch listed 21 attorneys within 12 practices and specialties, among seven statewide markets.

In addition, twelve Gunster attorneys across 10 practices and six Florida markets were selected to the Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” list. Those recognized are among the top five percent of lawyers practicing in the United States, as rated by the highest overall peer feedback. This distinguished list includes Craig E. Behrenfeld (Tax Law), John P. Cole (Litigation - Trusts and Estates), William T. Hennessey (Trusts and Estates), William K. Hill (Litigation - Banking and Finance), Beth Keating (Energy Regulatory Law), George S. LeMieux (Administrative / Regulatory Law), Juan M. Muñiz (Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law), Eric T. Olsen (Water Law), Luna E. Phillips (Environmental Law), Adi Rappoport (Tax Law), Gregory S. Rix (Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law) and William J. Schifino, Jr. (Litigation - Securities).

About Gunster

Gunster, Florida’s law firm for business, provides full-service 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 320 attorneys and consultants, and 300 committed professional staff, Gunster is ranked among the top 200 largest law firms by the National Law Journal and has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Diverse Law Firms by Law360. More information about its practices, industries, offices and news is available at www.gunster.com.