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Florida-based law and lobbying firm GrayRobinson has appointed Joseph A. Passeretti, B.C.S., as the new Managing Shareholder of its Pensacola office
GrayRobinson has appointed Joseph A. Passeretti as the new Managing Shareholder of its Pensacola office. He succeeds John H. Adams and brings nearly two decades of civic and legal leadership in the Pensacola community.
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Pensacola, Fl. NewsWK — Florida-based law and lobbying firm GrayRobinson appointed Joseph A. Passeretti, B.C.S., as the Managing Shareholder of its Pensacola office. Passeretti steps into the leadership role following John H. Adams, B.C.S., who served as the inaugural Pensacola Managing Shareholder when GrayRobinson established its Panhandle outpost.
Key Details & Summary
1. Who Was Named?
- Joseph A. Passeretti, B.C.S.
- Role: Managing Shareholder, Pensacola Office
- Practice Focus: Complex civil litigation across state and federal courts, specializing in construction law, commercial/contract disputes, and labor and employment law.
- Credentials: Board-certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law. He earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and his B.A. from Huntingdon College.
- Local Leadership: Passeretti has nearly two decades of civic and legal leadership in the Pensacola community. He is a past president of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association (ESRBA) and previously chaired The Florida Bar Construction Certification Committee (2023–2024).
2. Where is the Office & When Did It Open?
- Location: Pensacola, Florida (servicing Northwest Florida / the Emerald Coast).
- History: GrayRobinson opened its Pensacola office in December 2024 with a founding team of board-certified attorneys. It marked the firm’s first new office opening since 2019.
3. How Big is GrayRobinson?
- Firm Size: Approximately 300 attorneys and lobbyists.
- Footprint: 16 offices spanning across Florida (including Pensacola, Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale) and Washington, D.C.
4. Leadership Progression
- Current Lead (New): Joseph A. Passeretti
- Previous Lead: John H. Adams, B.C.S. served as the inaugural Pensacola Managing Shareholder when the firm established its Panhandle outpost.
Executive Commentary
“Joe has been a driving force in establishing GrayRobinson’s presence in the Northwest Florida community. We said from day one that we were planting our flag here, not just adding an office, and Joe exemplifies that notion through nearly two decades of civic leadership in this community.” — Dean Cannon, President and CEO of GrayRobinson
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