Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special proclamation from the City of Boca Raton, presented by City Council Member Andy Thomson. The event, held at the historic Addison, took on added significance as Boca Raton itself celebrates its own centennial milestone this year.
The Addison, an iconic example of Addison Mizner’s Mediterranean Revival architecture, served as a fitting venue for the celebration. Both Gunster and Boca Raton trace their roots back a century, and both have played pivotal roles in shaping the region’s legacy of innovation and community spirit. Gunster’s CEO and Managing Partner, Bill Perry, captured the moment, stating, “It is truly a privilege to gather here at another historic place, The Addison, a place that, like our firm, the Breakers and the city of Boca Raton itself, dates back to a century ago. Today, we are surrounded by history, legacy, and the enduring spirit of innovation that has shaped South Florida in the 1920s and continues to make Florida a unique and special place.”
The proclamation from the City of Boca Raton recognizes Gunster’s century-long commitment to excellence, service, and partnership within the community. As Boca Raton has grown from a small farming community to Palm Beach County’s second largest city and a center of technological innovation, Gunster has stood alongside, providing trusted counsel and leadership. Perry reflected, “Starting with Addison Mizner and continuing through today, many people have had a hand in shaping Boca Raton into a thriving community. Today, we are honored to be joined by one of those community leaders, who is committed to preserving Boca’s historical legacy while helping his hometown grow into one of the great cities in Florida.”
Gunster’s centennial year is marked by a series of events and initiatives designed to celebrate its rich history and deep ties to the communities it serves. These include community service projects, special gatherings, and partnerships with local organizations, all underscoring the firm’s dedication to service and leadership. The firm’s commitment to Boca Raton is especially meaningful as the city celebrates its own 100-year journey—a journey that has seen it become home to renowned institutions like Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University, and a landmark in technology history as the birthplace of the personal computer at IBM’s former campus, adjacent to Gunster’s office.
As Gunster and Boca Raton both celebrate their centennials, the firm is honored to be recognized by the city and to reflect on a shared legacy of vision, growth, and innovation. Gunster looks forward to continuing its tradition of excellence and service, working hand-in-hand with Boca Raton and the broader South Florida community as they embark on their next century.
For more information about Gunster’s centennial celebrations and upcoming events, please visit the www.gunster.com and follow @GunsterLaw on social media.
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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 support 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.
