Atty. Derek Bruce
Derek Bruce is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, corporate / incorporation, government affairs & public policy and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Derek Bruce is a Shareholder based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Gunster. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998) and Idaho (2024). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1998) and University of Florida (B.S. University, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Bruce is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, corporate / incorporation, government affairs & public policy and 1 other area of law
- Derek received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Derek practices at Gunster in Orlando, FL
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Derek Bruce is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Florida →
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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