Gunster, one of Florida's oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized in Florida Trend's 2026 Edition of Florida 500. Bill Perry, George LeMieux, Bill Schifino, and Mike Tanner were listed among Florida 500, while Peter A. Quinter earned the publication's Florida 500 Legend designation, recognizing leaders whose influence and contributions have shaped Florida's business community over the course of their careers.
Now in its ninth year, the Florida 500 highlights executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals whose leadership and contributions help shape Florida's economy, communities, and future. Honorees are selected through extensive research, interviews, and consultation with business leaders across the state.
H. William (Bill) Perry serves as Gunster's CEO and managing shareholder while maintaining an active practice focused on complex real estate, business, and commercial finance transactions. Throughout his career, he has advised clients on many of Florida's most significant development and infrastructure projects, representing developers, contractors, energy companies, transportation providers, and other businesses that help drive the state's growth. He has also played an active role in economic and strategic planning initiatives throughout Florida, including leadership positions with the Economic Council of Palm Beach County and the South Florida Regional Partnership. His combination of legal, business, and industry experience has made him a trusted advisor on transformative projects across Florida.
George LeMieux is chairman of the board at Gunster and a nationally recognized trial lawyer whose practice focuses on complex litigation, regulatory matters, and corporate investigations. A former U.S. Senator, chief deputy attorney general, and chief of staff to Florida's governor, he brings more than three decades of legal, business, and public policy experience to advising clients on high-stakes matters. He currently chairs the Florida Council of 100, a group of business leaders focused on the state's biggest policy challenges.
Peter A. Quinter is shareholder and chair of Gunster's U.S. Customs and International Trade Law Group. A nationally and globally recognized customs and international trade attorney, Peter advises importers, exporters, logistics providers, customs brokers, and other businesses navigating complex international trade, regulatory, and supply chain matters. Before entering private practice, he served as legal counsel to the U.S. Customs Service in Miami and has since become a leading voice in the international trade community through decades of legal practice, industry leadership, and service to professional organizations like the American Bar Association.
Bill Schifino is a member of Gunster's board of directors, a former president of The Florida Bar, and Florida Bar board-certified in business litigation. His practice focuses on complex business disputes, securities litigation and arbitration, professional liability matters, fiduciary and probate litigation, employment disputes, restrictive covenant claims, and intellectual property litigation. A seasoned trial lawyer and arbitrator, Bill advises clients on high-stakes matters where business, financial, and reputational interests are on the line. He also serves as president of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society.
Mike Tanner is a veteran trial and appellate lawyer whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and election law matters. Florida Bar board-certified in business litigation and a former president of The Florida Bar, Tanner has more than four decades of experience representing clients in high-stakes disputes and has earned a reputation as one of Florida's leading legal strategists. His extensive courtroom experience and leadership within the legal profession have made him a trusted advisor to businesses and executives across the state.
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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 throughout the state and beyond state lines. Established in 1925, the firm has expanded and evolved alongside Florida itself. 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 15 offices across Florida, headquartered in West Palm Beach, with national reach. With more than 370 attorneys and 360 committed professionals, 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.
