2021-Award

Sarasota, Florida – February 24, 2021 – Gurley & Fant  is pleased to announce the firm has received a Tier 1 Ranking in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers list of ‘Best Law Firms’ for its accomplishments and reputation in the field of construction law and litigation. “We are honored to be recognized for our expertise by our clients and peers,” said David E. Gurley, founder and managing shareholder of the firm. “The award reflects our commitment to providing outstanding service and obtaining exemplary results for our clients.” As one of a small percentage of lawyers to be board certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in construction law, Gurley’s practice for the last 35 years has concentrated on the resolution of construction and design challenges arising from private and public development projects. The firm counsels clients nationwide and in the Caribbean basin in the avoidance and resolution of construction and bond claims.

“For the 2021 ‘Best Law Firms’ publication, the evaluation process has remained just as rigorous and discerning as it did when we first started 11 years ago," said Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. “This year we reviewed 15,587 law firms throughout the United States – across 75 national practice areas – and a total of 2,179 firms received a national law firm ranking. We are proud that the ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings continue to act as an indicator of excellence throughout the legal industry.”