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.
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.
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.
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Employment separation agreement
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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Posted by Rachel Barrett | July 20, 2016
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Conscientious, Thorough
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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Posted by Zach | July 18, 2016
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the best lawyer!
Over the past 6 years I have opened 2 businesses with Meredith as my attorney, and we are working on a third now. She always has an answer to anything that we encounter during deals. She makes herself available whenever she is needed. Being that Meredith worked in the restaurant business for years makes it very convenient that she already understands the business that I am in.
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Employment and labor Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Meredith Gaunce is a great employment attorney. Her devotion to her clients and cases is a role model to other attorneys. You are in good hands with Meredith as your attorney."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Employment and labor Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Friend
"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."
Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 07
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."
Business Attorney | Aug 31
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."