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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Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2011 | 12/20/2020 |
GA | Inactive Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 12/21/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top Corporate Counsel Finalist | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2015 |
Leader in the Law | Florida Associate for Women Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Corporate Counsel | Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC | 2014 - 2016 |
HR Attorney | Greystone Healthcare Management, LLC | 2013 - 2014 |
Associate | Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart Formally Lewis Fisher | 2011 - 2013 |
Associate | Hunter Maclean Exley & Dunn, PC | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Sponsorship Chair | 2010 - Present |
Clearwater Marine Aquarium | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2016 |
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (Savannah chapter) | President | 2009 - 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2007 |
Emory University | BA, | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Conversations and Cocktails | Bullying and Workplace Harassment | 2016 |
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Jennifer Codding, Employment and labor Attorney on May 14, 2020
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.
Meredith is the best in her field. She is truly knowledgable, professional and an advocate for her clients.
Charles Gallagher, Employment and labor 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, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2018
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.
Gail Conolly, Employment and labor 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, Business Attorney on Nov 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Meredith is professional and courteous with a strong client focus. I wholeheartedly endorse her.
Lauren Rubenstein, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Gaunce is a shining example of what an attorney should be: professional, knowledgeable, and understanding. I highly endorse Ms. Gaunce.
Kira Doyle, Business 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.
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, Employment and labor 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!