Gerald Greenspoon

Overview

Known as a visionary, Gerald (Gerry) Greenspoon co-founded Greenspoon Marder in 1981 with a handshake over a kitchen table with partner Michael Marder. Today, the firm has over 240 attorneys across the United States. While the firm offers a wide range of services, Mr. Greenspoon has gained national attention for himself and Greenspoon Marder for his work in the areas of real estate development, resort and timeshare development, condominium conversions, and finance and transactions. He works closely with developers and investors of some of the largest developments in Florida and throughout the United States, offering not only legal advice but also keen insight into the industry and access to invaluable resources. Thanks to Mr. Greenspoon’s vision, foresight, and commitment to client service, Greenspoon Marder continues to experience strong growth and prosperity, as it has for over 40 years.

Mr. Greenspoon has collected countless accolades for his success both as an attorney and as a leader, such as being honored as an “Ultimate CEO” by South Florida Business Journal in 2019; being featured among Florida Trend’s Florida 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in the state of Florida in 2018 and 2019; being recognized as a “Top Workplace” by Sun Sentinel; the “Leadership” award from Sun Sentinel in 2019; being named as one of the “Titans of Industry” by The American Lawyer in 2018 named a “Miami Power Player” by Modern Luxury in 2019; being named one of the “Best Lawyers in America” by U.S. News and World Report in 2006-2020; named as one of the “Power Leaders in Law” by South Florida Business Journal in 2012-2019; named as one of the “Top Lawyers” by South Florida Legal Guide in 2009-2019; and. Mr. Greenspoon was named a “Distinguished Leader” by Daily Business Review in 2018; selected as “CEO of the Year” by South Florida Business & Wealth in 2018; received the “Profiles in Leadership” by Leadership Broward in 2017; awarded “Visionary: Donor Sign Unveiling” by Young At Art Museum in 2017; presented with the Royal Poinciana Community Leadership Award by the Debbie’s Dream Foundation for his support of the community; recognized on the “Florida Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers magazine in 2006-2011; selected as a finalist for Lifestyle Media Group’s “Leaders in Law” Award; recognized on the Business Hall of Fame for the Junior Achievement of South Florida in 2012; recognized on “Top 50 Entrepreneurs” by Business Leader in 2010; received the “Diamond Awards” by South Florida Business Journal in 2006; and received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by South Florida Business Journal in 2006.

Bar Admissions

Florida

Education

J.D., Nova Southeastern University
University of Ottawa, Canada, License of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce, Sir George Williams University

Experience

Professional and Community Involvement

Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO), Founders’ Circle and Major Gifts, Member
Jewish Federation of Broward County, Corporate Partner and Major Gifts, Member
Junior Achievement of South Florida, Investor’s Circle and Major Gifts, Member
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Founding Trustee
American Resort Development Association, Trustee Member
Florida Land Title Association, Member
Broward Workshop, Member
The Florida Bar, Sections of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Member
American Bar Association, Sections of Taxation, Real Property, and Economics, Member
American Bar Association, Legal Advisory Technology Council, Member
Province of Quebec, Section on Taxation, Member

Speaking Engagements

Interviewed, “Greenspoon Marder Talks Challenges of Massive Growth for South Florida Real Estate,” Commercial Observer, June 15, 2023

Awards

Recognitions

Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Real Estate Law, 2024-2025
South Florida Business Journal, “Power Leaders in Corporate Philanthropy,” 2023-2024
South Florida Business Journal, “Power Leaders 250,” 2020-2021, 2024
U.S. News and World Report, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Real Estate Law, 2006-2023
Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, “Top Lawyers” 2021 & 2022
Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV® Preeminent ™
South Florida Business Journal, “Ultimate CEO,” Honoree, 2019
Florida Trend, “Florida 500 Most Influential Business Leaders,” 2018-2021
Sun Sentinel, “Leadership,” Top Workplaces Special Award, 2019
Modern Luxury, “Miami Power Players,” 2019
INDULGE, “Top Attorneys,” 2019
South Florida Business Journal, “Power Leaders in Law,” 2012-2019
Daily Business Review, “Top 12 Florida Attorneys in the Cannabis Field,” 2019
South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyers,” 2009-2021
The American Lawyer, “Titans of the Industry,” 2018
Daily Business Review, “Distinguished Leader,” 2018
South Florida Business & Wealth, “CEO of the Year,” Apogee Awards, 2018
Leadership Broward, “Profiles in Leadership,” 2017
Young At Art Museum, “Visionary: Donor Sign Unveiling,” 2017
Debbie’s Dream Foundation, Royal Poinciana “Community Leadership Award,” 2017
Super Lawyers magazine, “Florida Super Lawyers,” 2006-2011
Lifestyle Media Group’s Leaders In Law Award, Finalist, Corporate Law, 2014
Business Hall of Fame, Junior Achievement of South Florida, 2012
Business Leader, “Top 50 Entrepreneurs,” 2010
Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO), Jacob’s Ladder Award
South Florida Business Journal, “Diamond Awards,” 2006
South Florida Business Journal, “Lifetime Achievement Award,” 2006

Publications

Author, “Legislature Suppresses Majority’s Will On Medical Marijuana,” Sun Sentinel, April 19, 2017

In the News

Quoted, “Fla. Law Firm Leaders Envision Continued Growth In 2024,” Law 360 Pulse, January 2, 2024
Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Sets First Revenue Record Since Pandemic Tumble,” Daily Business Review, February 22, 2023
Featured, “Is a Recession Coming? 2 Florida Mainstays Proceed With Caution,” Daily Business Review, December 16, 2022
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Leaders On Adding LA Bankruptcy Firm” Law360, September 16, 2022
Quoted, “4 Questions For Greenspoon Marder Founder On Fla. Growth” Law360, August 15, 2022
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Leaders On Adding LA Bankruptcy Firm” Law360, July 20, 2022
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Adds Partner To Work In NY, Miami” Law360, April 27, 2021
Featured, “Big Law in the Sunshine State Is Committing to These Busy Practices in 2021” Daily Business Review, March 24, 2021
Quoted, “Four-Partner Litigation Group From Barton Jumps to Greenspoon Marder” New York Law Journal and Daily Business Review, March 11, 2021
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder promotes two Fort Lauderdale attorneys to partner” South Florida Business & Wealth, March 9, 2021
Featured, “Power Leaders 250,” South Florida Business Journal, February 2, 2021
Quoted, “Law Leaders On Managing Through A Crisis — Again,” Law360, June 26, 2020
Mentioned, “Cannabis Social Equity Efforts In Illinois Are ‘About Restorative Justice,’ Says Lieutenant Governor,” Benzinga, February 25, 2020
Quoted, “Denver’s Newest Tower Finishes Office Leasing; Two More Law Firms Sign,” BusinessDen, October 28, 2019
Featured, “Inside the 2019 Ultimate CEO Awards: Gerry Greenspoon,” South Florida Business Journal, September 27, 2019
Featured, “Top 12 Florida Attorneys in the Cannabis Field,” Daily Business Review, August 26, 2019
Featured, “Ultimate CEO Gerry Greenspoon On What Drives Him Professionally,” South Florida Business Journal, July 26, 2019
Featured, “Law Firm Leaders Speak,” Law360, July 24, 2019
Featured, “Get to Know #Bosses Gerald Greenspoon and Michael Marder, and Their Law Firm Greenspoon Marder,” Miami Herald, June 10, 2019
Featured, “After Hours: DBR’s Annual Professional Excellence Awards,” Miami Herald, June 10, 2019
Featured, “Miami Power Players,” Miami Magazine, May 2019
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder- Business Law Firm Launches Blockchain Practice Division,” Chepicap, April 23, 2019
Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Posts Its Third Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Revenue Growth,”Daily Business Review, April 11, 2019
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Snags Vedder Price’s LA Litigation Head,” The Recorder, April 3, 2019
Mentioned, “Greenspoon Marder Appoints a Chief Diversity Officer,” Daily Business Review, March 20, 2019
Quoted, “In Volatile Market Big Florida Law Firms Grew or Just Held On,” Daily Business Review, June 28, 2018
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Snaps Up Pro-Pot Lobbying Group in DC,” The American Lawyer, May 23, 2018
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Acquires Cannabis Advocacy Firm,” South Florida Business Journal, May 23, 2018
Featured, “Distinguished Leaders,” Daily Business Review, May 21, 2018
Featured, “Greenspoon Revenues Rise on Deals, Disputes, Pot Policy Moves,” Daily Business Review, February 8, 2018
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Adds 3 Immigration Attys in NJ,” Law 360, January 10, 2018
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Continues to Expand, Opens Office in Phoenix,” Law.com, November 29, 2017
Featured, “Florida Law Firm Leaders Bullish on 2018,” Daily Business Review, November 21, 2017
Featured, “Medical Marijuana Update,” HIGHLIFE Magazine, October 22, 2017
Quoted, “Can Native Americans Gain a Competitive Edge in the Marijuana Business?,” South Florida Business Journal, June 9, 2017
Featured, “How Profitable Will Medical-Marijuana Shops Be? Very, Says Confidential Pitch For Investors,” Miami Herald, May 16, 2017
Quoted, “Medical Marijuana Industry Stakeholders On What Lies Ahead,” South Florida Business Journal, May 9, 2017
Featured, “Executive Profile: ‘There’s No Real Substitute For Effort’,” South Florida Business Journal, May 9, 2017
Quoted, “Medical Cannabis Laws A Rude Awakening For Entrepreneurs,” South Florida Business Journal, May 5, 2017
Quoted, “Medical Marijuana Far from a Boon,” South Florida Business Journal, May 5, 2017
Featured, “The Business of Cannabis,” South Florida Business Journal, April 25, 2017
Featured, “Legislature Putting Marijuana Industry in Hands of a Few,” Daily Business Review, April 23, 2017
Featured, “Cannabis Shenanigans in Tallahassee,” South Florida Business & Wealth, April 20, 2017
Mentioned, “Joint Ventures: Money Fuels Medical Marijuana Debate,” Florida Watchdog, March 21, 2017
Quoted, “Work Expands for Florida Law Firms on Medical Marijuana Bandwagon,” Daily Business Review, February 8, 2017
Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Co-Founder Launches Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group,” South Florida Business Journal, February 3, 2017
Highlighted, “One Liners Miami-Dade,” SFBW January Edition, January 10, 2017
Quoted, “If You’re Eligible for Medical Pot, How Easy Will it be to Get it? Depends on Where You Live,” Miami Herald, November 26, 2016
Featured, “The Timeline to Implementing Medical Marijuana in Florida,” WMFE, November 16, 2016
Featured,“Medical Marijuana Supporters Claim Florida Health Department Clouding Rules,” NBC6 News, November 16, 2016
Quoted, “4 Employer Takeaways From The Spread Of Legal Marijuana,” Law360, November 10, 2016
Featured, “Florida Medical Marijuana Passage Opens Doors for Firms, Raises Employment Law Questions,” Daily Business Review, November 10, 2016
Featured, “What’s Next After Florida Passes Medical Marijuana,” NBC6 News, November 9, 2016
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Starts IP Group, Opens Nashville Office,” Law360, October 21, 2016
Quoted, “Marijuana Law Conferences Sprout Up,” Bloomberg Law Big Law Business, October 21, 2016
Quoted, “Getting in on the Green,” High Times and Daily Joint, September 7, 2016
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Picks Up Fla. Health Boutique,” Law360, August 1, 2016
Quoted, “Firm Snags Former Greenberg Traurig Shareholder to Expand Tampa Office,” Tampa Bay Business Journal, July 18, 2016
Quoted, “Florida Law Firm On Front Line of Medical Marijuana Litigation,” Florida Politics, June 13, 2016
Feature, “Clients Got This Big Law Firm Hooked on Marijuana,” Bloomberg Law Big Law Business, June 6, 2016
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Sets Up New Alcohol Division,” Sun Sentinel, January 20, 2016
Quoted, “Greenspoon Marder Law Continues on Expansion Trajectory,” Attorney at Law Magazine, June 5, 2015
Quoted, “Slain Jewish Journalist Immortalized in Painting,” Sun Sentinel, May 26, 2015
Quoted, “Spirit of Steven Sotloff, Beheaded by ISIS, Lives on in South Florida Art,” Miami Herald, May 23, 2015
Quoted, “Memorial Artwork Commemorates Life of Slain Pinecrest Journalist,” CBS Miami, May 12, 2015
Quoted, “Net Income Increases 32% at Growing Greenspoon Marder,” Daily Business Review, February 5, 2015
Featured, “Executives Help to Shape Region’s Business Landscape,” South Florida Business Journal, February 3, 2015