Gunster Expands on West Coast
Gunster has acquired 28 lawyers from Sarasota-based Icard Merrill to expand its presence along Florida's west coast. The strategic move increases the firm's total attorney count to a record 360 as businesses and residents continue migrating to the state.

Gunster expanded its headcount to 360 attorneys by adding 28 lawyers from Sarasota-based Icard Merrill, boosting its presence on Florida's west coast. The integration bridges gaps between the firm's existing offices in Naples and Tampa amid a statewide economic boom. The expansion positions the firm to capture rising legal demand from corporate relocations and affluent residents.










