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 200 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 39 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
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
Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV® Preeminent ™
- South Florida Business Journal, “Power Leaders 250,” 2020
- South Florida Business Journal, “Ultimate CEO,” Honoree, 2019
- Florida Trend, “Florida 500 Most Influential Business Leaders,” 2018-2019
- Sun Sentinel, “Leadership,” Top Workplaces Special Award, 2019
- Modern Luxury, “Miami Power Players,” 2019
- INDULGE, “Top Attorneys,” 2019
- U.S. News and World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Real Estate Law, 2006-2020
- 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,” 2009-2020
- 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, “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
Written Articles
- Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Practice Group Monitoring Department of Justice Potential Action Regarding Recreational Cannabis
- Greenspoon Marder Supports The National Cannabis Industry Association’s 9th Annual Lobby Days In Washington, D.C.
- Greenspoon Marder Celebrates the Opening of its New Office in Denver with a Reception and Workshop on IP in the Cannabis Industry
- Greenspoon Marder Hosts the Proctor & Gamble Alumni Roundtable
- Greenspoon Marder Hosts Wharton Club of South Florida: Cannabis Industry Update Featuring Gerald Greenspoon and Scott Greiper
- Greenspoon Marder Expands Cannabis Law Practice in California with the Addition of Partner Heather L. Burke
- Greenspoon Marder Supports the Oregon Cannabis Association National Lobby Days in Washington, D.C.
- Greenspoon Marder To Co-Host “United Stance” To Bring Together Key Voices in Fighting Opioid Epidemic
- Greenspoon Marder Encourages Congress to Act to Protect the Cannabis Industry from Unnecessary Prosecution Under Individual U.S. Attorneys
- Greenspoon Marder Supports The Cannabis Business Awards
- Greenspoon Marder Supports The CLAB’s 4th Annual Cannabis Law & Business Conference & Expo
- Greenspoon Marder Announces Partnership with Green Table
