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Our Attorneys
Guernsey Law’s attorneys bring deep experience, sound judgment, and a disciplined approach to every matter they handle.
With backgrounds in complex trial and appellate litigation, they work closely with clients to understand their objectives and provide clear, strategic guidance throughout the legal process. The firm’s attorneys and every team member are committed to delivering thoughtful advocacy grounded in preparation, integrity, and results.
Daniel Guernsey, Jr.
Founding Partner, Guernsey Law, PLLC
Daniel Guernsey, Jr.
After graduating top five in his class from the University of Miami School of Law, Daniel spent the better half of a decade at the international law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where he litigated multi-billion-dollar corporate, environmental, real estate, international, and restructuring disputes. His clients included Fortune 50 companies, international energy companies, retailers, biotech companies, and international insurance companies.
During law school, he was an intern for the Hon. Robert N. Scola, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and an intern in the divisions of enforcement and compliance at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. He also was a member of the University of Miami Law Review. Daniel received C.A.L.I. Excellence for the Future Awards (awarded for the highest grade) in both Legal Research and Communication and Habeas Corpus, taught by the Hon. Adalberto Jordan, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Daniel was appointed to the Order of the Barristers upon graduation.
Admissions:
State of Florida
Supreme Court of Florida
US District Court for the Southern District Florida
US District Court for the Northern District Florida
US District Court for the Middle District Florida
US Court of Appeals 8th Cir.
US Court of Appeals 11th Cir.
US Court of Appeals 2nd Cir.
Education:
University of Miami School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude)
Florida Gulf Coast University (B.S., magna cum laude)
Languages:
Spanish (vantage)
Guernsey Law is led by a former Weil, Gotshal & Manges litigator who trained under and worked closely with some of the most credentialed and experienced litigators in the world. While there he developed not only deep legal expertise but also the strategic judgment required for matters with existential business consequences. That experience includes navigating exceptionally complex disputes involving layered corporate structures, parallel proceedings, cross-border considerations, and high-stakes decision-making—where effective legal strategy must be grounded in a clear understanding of business realities.
Guernsey Law is designed for clients who value senior-level litigation judgment combined with practical business insight, all without the big law price tag. Having litigated at the highest levels alongside world-class practitioners, the firm’s founder understands that effective advocacy requires more than mastery of the law—it requires an appreciation of how litigation strategy impacts operations, reputation, and long-term business objectives.
For certain matters, clients prefer a more focused structure that provides direct access to experienced counsel who can align legal strategy with commercial priorities, coordinate efficiently with in-house teams, and deliver clear, business-informed guidance throughout the life of a dispute.
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