Atty. Suzanne E. Gilbert
Suzanne Gilbert practices in the areas of financial and real estate litigation, business litigation and creditors' rights. Ms.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Orlando, FL
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About Suzanne E. Gilbert at a Glance
Suzanne E. Gilbert is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1996) and Duke University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serves clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Suzanne E. Gilbert
- Suzanne Gilbert practices in the areas of financial and real estate litigation, business litigation and creditors' rights
- Ms. Gilbert has experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes in federal, state and bankruptcy courts
- Ms. Gilbert has substantial experience representing financial institutions and other lenders in a variety of matters, including complex commercial foreclosures, loan workouts, defense of lender liability claims, and in fraudulent transfer and preferential transfer actions
- Additionally, a significant portion of her practice involves real estate litigation, including contract disputes, title issues, environmental issues and mortgage fraud
- She also has significant experience in matters involving Article 3 and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code
- In addition to her focus on financial and real estate litigation, Ms. Gilbert has also defended class actions involving Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
- She has also represented one of the world's largest biotechnology companies in disputes and arbitrations relating to product licensing arrangements
- Since 2007, Ms. Gilbert has served as the practice group leader for the firm's Central Florida Litigation Group
- In addition, she chairs the firm's eDiscovery and Technology Committee
- She previously served as the Orlando office coordinator of Holland & Knight’s Women’s Initiative Group, a firmwide program aimed at enhancing opportunities for female attorneys, as well as promoting marketing and client development programs for Central Florida businesswomen and community leaders
- In addition, in 2003, Ms. Gilbert was selected to participate in the inaugural class of the firm’s Rising Stars program, a year-long economic development program which encourages women attorneys towards community and firm leadership, as well as their advancement in the legal profession
- In college, Ms. Gilbert was a manager for the men's basketball team at Duke University
- During her tenure as head manager, the team won the 1991 and 1992 NCAA National Championships
Practice Areas Explained
Suzanne E. Gilbert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Suzanne E. Gilbert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Orlando.
Business & Corporate Law in Orlando
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Orlando
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Orlando
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Civil Litigation in Orlando
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Orlando
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 venue, 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.
Orlando Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Orlando-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Orlando Choose Suzanne E. Gilbert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Suzanne E. Gilbert's practice in the field of business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and estate litigation, Suzanne E. Gilbert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Orlando
A Orlando-based practice means Suzanne E. Gilbert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Suzanne E. Gilbert Handles in Orlando
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