Practice Expertise
Areas of Practice
- Cannabis
- Real Estate
- Timeshare & Resort
WSG Practice Industries
Profile
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.
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
Areas of Practice
- Cannabis
- Real Estate
- Timeshare & Resort
Professional Career
Articles
- Day Two Recap: Greenspoon Marder Innovation Summit
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