In an interview with Law360, CEO & Managing Shareholder H. William (Bill) Perry discussed Gunster's 100th anniversary, a rare milestone in the legal world. He credited the firm’s enduring success to its focus on core strengths—estate planning, tax, real estate, and litigation—along with a strong commitment to community involvement and talent retention. The firm supports approximately 500 charities each year and, to mark its centennial, is aiming to contribute 1,925 hours of employee volunteer time to charitable causes.
Gunster’s growth strategy is firmly rooted in Florida. Perry explains, "If you look at the top states in the country and the growth curves of those states over the past two or three decades and look forward, it looks like Florida is going to be, if not the number one growth state, [it'll be] in the top three of states [that] continue to grow at a pretty healthy rate." Looking to the future, the firm is embracing technological advancements, notably through its subsidiary Zest, which specializes in data analytics and artificial intelligence for ediscovery, positioning Gunster at the forefront of legal innovation.
H. William (Bill) Perry is CEO and managing shareholder of Gunster. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the firm, Bill continues to practice real estate and business law, specializing in complex commercial and financial transactions.
As a practicing lawyer, Bill has worked on many large residential and commercial real estate projects throughout Florida. Specifically, Bill has worked on a variety of infrastructure projects that have helped shape South Florida, including power plants, airports and large residential communities. Bill has previously represented many of the key players in the construction and development industries and in the trade and logistics sector including real estate developers, contractors, shipping companies, railways, energy companies, aggregate suppliers and road contractors.
