Thomas R. Julin - Miami, FL
Thomas R. Julin is a nationally distinguished First Amendment advocate and shareholder at Gunster in Miami, with over four decades of courtroom experience litigating groundbreaking commercial speech, constitutional disputes, and high-stakes business litigation before federal courts and the United States Supreme Court.
Nationally Acclaimed First Amendment and Litigation Counsel in Miami
Constitutional controversies and high-stakes corporate disputes require exceptional intellectual depth and seasoned courtroom leadership. Thomas R. Julin is a prominent shareholder in the Miami office of Gunster, Florida law firm for leaders. With a legal career spanning more than four decades since his admission to The Florida Bar in 1981, Tom Julin is recognized nationwide as one of the foremost authorities on First Amendment law, commercial free speech, media defense, and complex commercial dispute resolution. Operating from Gunster premier office at Brickell World Plaza, he represents Fortune 500 corporations, media syndicates, technology enterprises, and civic organizations facing unprecedented regulatory overreach and business litigation. When national corporate leaders need to find a lawyer capable of reshaping constitutional precedent, Tom Julin delivers world-class advocacy.
Historic Supreme Court Advocacy and Commercial Speech Defense
Tom Julin dedication to advocating the First Amendment rights of businesses has established vital federal jurisprudence. Most notably, he served as lead counsel before the United States Supreme Court in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc., securing a historic ruling that data mining for target marketing constitutes protected speech under heightened judicial scrutiny. This precedent-setting opinion invalidated three state statutes and has been cited in more than one thousand judicial decisions across the country involving commercial advertising, pharmaceutical sales regulations, internet communications, and corporate disclosures. When enterprises hire an attorney to challenge state or federal regulations that unconstitutionally restrict truthful commercial information, Tom Julin brings unmatched appellate and trial depth.
Elite Business Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution
In addition to landmark First Amendment victories, Tom Julin provides powerful representation as one of Florida leading business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers. He advises corporate entities in complex disputes where commercial viability and institutional reputations are at risk. His business litigation practice encompasses:
- Complex commercial litigation, breach of contract actions, and business tort prosecution and defense.
- Defense of media organizations, publishers, and broadcasters against defamation, libel, and invasion of privacy lawsuits.
- Public records litigation and government in the sunshine lawsuits ensuring public access to governmental proceedings.
- Antitrust litigation, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair competition controversies.
- Federal and state appellate advocacy before the Florida Supreme Court and the United States Courts of Appeals.
- Regulatory challenges against administrative agencies violating constitutional due process and statutory limits.
Gunster Institutional Strength and Statewide Reach
As a senior shareholder at Gunster, established in 1925, Tom Julin leverages the immense statewide resources of over three hundred attorneys situated across fifteen Florida offices. Gunster full-service platform enables seamless multidisciplinary collaboration across corporate transactions, banking, environmental regulation, and real estate development. This institutional depth ensures that commercial clients benefit from holistic legal solutions that protect both their short-term litigation objectives and their long-term enterprise value.
Peer Honors and Professional Leadership
Tom Julin extraordinary career has earned continuous recognition from prestigious legal directories, including The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Florida Super Lawyers, repeatedly being named Miami First Amendment Lawyer of the Year. He is a prolific author and lecturer on constitutional law, having drafted influential amicus curiae briefs before the United States Supreme Court and serving as an elected member of The American Law Institute. For enterprises confronting critical constitutional questions or commercial disputes, consultation with Tom Julin at Gunster provides the highest caliber of legal defense.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the bustling financial district of Brickell in Miami, surrounded by towering high-rises and dining venues.
Building Location
This is the prestigious 40-story Class-A Brickell World Plaza skyscraper (also known as 600 Brickell), the first LEED Platinum certified office building in Florida. The property is located near The River Oyster Bar and Luke's Lobster.
Parking Details
An on-site multi-level covered parking garage containing over 800 spaces is available for visitors, with valet parking service also offered.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Brickell Loop (Metromover); nearest stop is at Fifth Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main first-floor lobby of Brickell World Plaza and check in at the guard desk. Take the high-rise passenger elevator to the 35th floor to find the reception for Unit 3500.