Harvey W. Gurland, Jr., P.A. - Miami, FL

High-Stakes Business Litigation and Corporate Dispute Resolution in Miami

In high-stakes commercial disputes where enterprise survival and substantial financial assets are at risk, corporate leaders turn to trial counsel with proven judgment and decades of courtroom experience. Based in the Southeast Financial Center on South Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, Harvey W. Gurland, Jr., P.A. provides premier commercial litigation counsel through international law firm Duane Morris LLP. With more than forty-five years of experience across Florida and New York courts, attorney Harvey W. Gurland, Jr. has served as managing partner of the firm Miami and Boca Raton offices and sits on its governing Partners Board. When corporations need to hire a business litigation lawyer in Miami with first-rate courtroom instincts and national reach, Mr. Gurland provides decisive legal advocacy.

Complex Commercial Litigation and Shareholder Suits

Navigating multi-party commercial disputes demands thorough legal preparation and exceptional trial advocacy. Mr. Gurland represents publicly traded corporations, private enterprises, directors, and financial institutions in high-value business litigation, including:

• Prosecuting and defending breach of contract actions, business torts, and unfair competition claims.
• Litigating shareholder derivative lawsuits, partnership dissolutions, and corporate governance disputes.
• Defending financial institutions and commercial lenders against lender liability claims and loan enforcement actions.
• Managing contentious real estate litigation, title disputes, and commercial lease enforcement.
• Advocating in trust and estate litigation involving high-net-worth succession controversies.

Class Action Defense and Defamation Law

Class action lawsuits and reputational attacks present severe operational risks. Mr. Gurland defends national and multinational companies in federal and state class actions involving consumer protection claims and deceptive trade practices allegations. Additionally, he provides skilled advocacy in defamation and social media disputes, helping corporate entities and prominent executives protect brand reputation and personal integrity in public forums.

Petroleum Marketing and Franchise Litigation

Mr. Gurland is widely recognized as a foremost national authority on petroleum marketing law and franchise regulation. Having served as chair of the Petroleum Marketing Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, he counsels refiners, distributors, and dealers on compliance with the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, motor fuel supply agreements, franchise terminations, and distribution disputes.

Intellectual Property and Healthcare Law

The practice also encompasses intellectual property disputes, including trademark and copyright litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and licensing conflicts. Furthermore, Mr. Gurland counsels hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare providers in complex healthcare litigation, managed care controversies, and regulatory compliance.

Distinguished Honors and Professional Standing

• Ranked among Florida top commercial litigation lawyers by Chambers USA, praised for outstanding judgment and instincts.
• Consistently named to The Best Lawyers in America and selected to Florida Super Lawyers.
• Honored by the Daily Business Review as a Distinguished Leader in Law.
• Holds the highest AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
• Former federal judicial clerk to the Honorable Jose A. Gonzalez, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

If you need to find an experienced trial attorney in Miami to manage high-stakes commercial litigation, class action defense, or regulatory disputes, contact Harvey W. Gurland, Jr. at Duane Morris LLP to discuss retaining counsel.