The Tampa-based law firm of Gardner Brewer Martinez-Monfort, P.A. is pleased to announce that all of the firm’s partner attorneys have been recognized in both the prestigious Florida Trend Magazine Legal Elite and in Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers for 2016.
The firm’s leaders are especially pleased, as more than half the attorneys at the firm have won such awards for multiple years in a row. The growing firm is involved in some of the Tampa Bay area’s highest-profile development, business and litigation matters. Among them are redevelopment of the Colonnade property, the SkyHouse and Crescent Bayshore projects, Channelside Residences and many new Wawa and other retail user locations throughout Florida.
GBMM is also co-lead plaintiff’s counsel in a ground-breaking lawsuit representing the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County against Volkswagen over its fraudulent use of devices designed to defeat emissions tests.
“While the ultimate vote of confidence comes from our clients, recognitions such as these reflect the depth of this firm’s work on both the transactional and litigation side of our practice,” said Luis Martinez-Monfort, a founding partner of the firm.
Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite are the top lawyers practicing in Florida, according to the results of the magazine’s statewide surveys, in which lawyers are asked to name attorneys whom they hold in the highest regard and would recommend to others. The resulting list represents fewer than 2 percent of Florida Bar members actively practicing in Florida. Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. peer recognition and professional achievement. peer recognition and professional achievement.
Among those receiving recognition this year, listed alphabetically:
- Christopher W. Brewer was recognized again by Florida Trend Legal Elite and Super Lawyers in 2016. He is a founding partner who specializes in real estate and corporate matters, including representation of developers, investors, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate development, financing, and leasing matters, as well as lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing and loan transactions. As well, he has been awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest designation by the leading lawyer rating service.
- Stephen Gardner was recognized by peer recognition and professional achievementFlorida Trend Legal Elite and Super Lawyers in 2016. This is Steve’s 10th year on the Super Lawyers list. He is a founding partner who focuses on a wide range of real estate law, including development, condominium and homeowner association law, project financing, probate and wills and estates law. Through an extensive career in law, he helped found the Bush Ross Gardner Warren & Rudy firm in Tampa in 1981 and has been awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Truett Gardner was recognized by Florida Trend Legal Elite and Super Lawyers in 2016. He is a founding partner who focuses in the areas of land use and zoning, alcoholic beverage licensing and governmental relations, and he has received the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell. Besides practicing law, Truett personally developed a mixed-use project in downtown Tampa and participated in several large-scale projects in Tampa metro area.
- Luis Martinez-Monfort was recognized again by Florida Trend Legal Elite and Super Lawyers in 2016. He is a founding partner who concentrates his practice in real estate, commercial, and bankruptcy litigation matters. He holds an “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest designation by the leading lawyer rating service.
- Keith W. Meehan, an associate at the firm, was recognized by Super Lawyers 2016 in the “Rising Stars” section. He focuses on real estate, commercial and bankruptcy litigation matters.
About Gardner Brewer Martinez-Monfort
The founding partners of Gardner Brewer Martinez-Monfort created a law firm that would encompass and be based upon personalized attention, a client-focused approach, superior work and expertise, practical business advice and a cost-effective final outcome. Simply put: create value for clients. The attorneys and staff bring a unique perspective to their practice areas with shared ideals and an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity. With local, national and international clients, the firm provides quality representation and a personal approach to legal counseling, which guarantees clients the capabilities of a large firm with the flexibility and value of a small firm.