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Meredith Leigh Gaunce

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  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Licensed for 11 years
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About Meredith

Meredith has been practicing law for nearly a decade. She grew up in Savannah, GA but now proudly calls Florida home. She graduated from Emory University in 2004 with her B.A. in Political Science and Spanish and University of Georgia School of Law in 2007 where she was the Founder and President of the Animal Legal Protection Organization ("ALPO"). After relocating to St. Petersburg in 2010 with her husband Andy and (at the time) 4 dogs, Meredith began working for the leading international Labor and Employment firm Ogletree Deakins. In 2013, Meredith left the firm to become an in-house attorney for a corporation handling their employment matters and corporate contract needs. Having worked for large and small firms and for a company as their corporate attorney, Meredith decided it was time to hang her own shingle in 2016.

Practice areas

DiscriminationBusinessSexual harassmentEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 50%

    8 years

  2. Sexual harassment: 20%

    8 years

  3. Business: 20%

    10 years

  4. Discrimination: 10%

    8 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Contact

2719 1st Ave. N.
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Gaunce Law

2719 1st Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL, 33713

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing201109/12/2019
GAInactive Member in Good Standing 200811/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Top Corporate Counsel FinalistTampa Bay Business Journal2015
Leader in the LawFlorida Associate for Women Lawyers2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Corporate CounselDiversified Maintenance Systems, LLC2014 - 2016
HR AttorneyGreystone Healthcare Management, LLC2013 - 2014
AssociateOgletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart Formally Lewis Fisher2011 - 2013
AssociateHunter Maclean Exley & Dunn, PC2008 - 2010
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florida Association for Women LawyersSponsorship Chair2010 - Present
Clearwater Marine AquariumBoard of Directors2013 - 2016
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (Savannah chapter)President2009 - 2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Georgia School of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor2007
Emory UniversityBA,2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Conversations and CocktailsBullying and Workplace Harassment2016

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Employment separation agreement

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I met with Meredith to review an employee separation agreement from my former employer after leaving for a new role. During this time it became apparent that not only did I need to review an agreement, I also needed to respond to my former employer for withholding funds earned. Meredith took the time to understand the problem, discussed strategy with me and was prompt with action. She did a great job of balancing out the many possible outcomes that could occur, pursued them and kept me informed the entire time. The outcome was ideal as I was able to be legally represented and was able to recoup the money that was previously withheld.
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Meredith worked with me on reviewing, understanding and negotiating two personal employment contracts, both new hire and in transition to another company. She clearly and patiently explained any unfamiliar legal language and ensured that the documents were revised to be more in my interest. I will absolutely work with her again in the future as needs arise.
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Charles Gallagher, Foreclosure Attorney on Jul 27, 2018
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Gaunce Law has been serving the St. Petersburg legal community since 2016. The attorneys of Gaunce Law have considerable subject matter expertise in both employment and business law matters. Meredith can assist with contract law matters, starting a business, business protection, partnerships, employee issues and employment law compliance. Both Meredith has extensive experience as in-house counsel for businesses and, as a result, have a unique perspective to assist their clients. Meredith is a leader in the St. Petersburg community and serves on professional and charitable boards. Meredith is a gifted attorney that serves her clients well. Without hesitation I recommend and endorse Meredith.

Ashlea Goines, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 20, 2018
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Meredith is truly one of a kind. She is intelligent, kind, compassionate, honest, ethical, and incredibly hard working. Knowing her for the past eight years has been an absolute pleasure.

Gail Conolly, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Meredith Gaunce is a highly respected Employment/Labor and Business attorney in our legal community. Meredith draws from a wealth of experience in her practice areas and treats each client with the utmost care. She is able to drill down quickly to the issues at hand and her down to earth, but no nonsense demeanor, is a great asset for her clients as Meredith's goal is to provide the best possible outcome for each individual client. Her clients love her! I sincerely recommend Meredith to any client in need of assistance with matters related to her practice areas.

Elizabeth Barnes, Family Attorney on Nov 1, 2016
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Meredith is professional and courteous with a strong client focus. I wholeheartedly endorse her.

Lauren Rubenstein

Ms. Gaunce is a shining example of what an attorney should be: professional, knowledgeable, and understanding. I highly endorse Ms. Gaunce.

Kira Doyle, Trusts Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer for her strong work ethic, integrity, creativity and insight. Ms. Gaunce is well respected by her peers, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone requiring a business, employment or litigation attorney.

Megan Hurchalla, Patent application Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
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Meredith is a great attorney. She is very friendly and will put you at ease with your matter. I would recommend her to friends, family, and clients.

Erica Pless, Tax Attorney on Jul 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Meredith is an extremely knowledgeable and qualified attorney who truly cares about her clients and community. I highly recommend her!

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