Michael V. Mitrione

Michael V. Mitrione is a shareholder, the chair of the firm’s Corporate Department and serves on Gunster Yoakley's board of directors. Mr. Mitrione joined the firm in 1979 after practicing in New York City for four years.

Practice Areas

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity and Venture Capital Transactions
• Corporate Finance and Securities
• Joint Ventures and Partnerships
• Licensing; Sports Representation
• Financial Institutions

Education

Fordham University School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1975
Fordham University, B.A., with honors, 1973

Honors

Included in The Best Lawyers in America, for Corporate Law, 1991-present
Selected as one of the “Florida Legal Elite” by Florida Trend
Named a Top Lawyer by the South Florida Legal Guide in the category of
Corporate Law
Selected as one of the “Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics
AV Rated (highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell)

Publications

Florida Corporate Practice, 4th Ed., 1990-present, Contributing Author

Seminars and Presentations

" Director Duties and Liabilities," Florida Bankers Association Annual
Convention
“ Financing Growth in a Volatile Market,” Florida 100 Conference
" Going Public," Florida 100 Conference
" Growth Financing," Florida 100 Conference
"Duties and Responsibilities of Bank Directors - How to Avoid Liability,"
University of Florida's Third Annual Seminar for Directors of Financial
Institutions
"The Practicalities of Capital Raising," Treasure Coast Entrepreneurs Club
"Legislative Developments Affecting Not-For-Profit Corporations and
Condominium Associations," Broward County Chapter of the Florida
Institute of CPA's
"The New Florida Business Corporation Act," various Chapters of the Florida
Institute of CPAs

Professional Associations and Memberships

The Florida Bar, admitted 1980
Corporations and Securities Committee, Corporate Law
Revision Committee, Business Law Section, Legislative
Subcommittee, Chapter 517 Revision Committee
The New York State Bar Association, admitted 1976
American Bar Association, Business Law Section

Civic and Community Service

University of Florida Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation,
Advisory Board
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County,
Board of Directors (Chair 1989-1990)
North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce,
Board of Directors
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater Palm
Beach County Chapter, Board of Directors (President 2002-04)
The Pine School, Board of Trustees
Fordham University School of Law, Regional President,
Alumni Association
National Association of Corporate Directors, South Florida
Chapter (Vice President and Secretary, 1987-1990)
SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., Board of Directors

Languages

Italian