William Sunter

Representative Experience Represented manufacturer in trademark and supply chain contractual dispute Representation of construction companies in defense of construction contract disputes Represented personal representative of estate and trustee in litigation to set aside will and trust Represented children of deceased parent that was coerced by undue influence into changing his estate Representation of landlords and tenants in leasing transactions Counsel to landlords and tenants in negotiation and drafting of commercial leases and licenses, including office, retail and industrial properties Representation of both banks and homeowners regarding foreclosure disputes Defense of investor tenants appeal of Judgment of eviction. Obtained dismissal of appeal and Writ of Possession. Representation of incapacitated elderly in financial management and defense of their estate Representation of families petitioning for guardianship over incompetent parent and minor children Forfeiture Counsel, Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Education J. D., cum laude, Stetson University College of Law, 2004 M. B. A, Stetson University, 2004 B. S., cum laude, University of Florida, Finance, 2001 Bar Admissions 04/25/2005 Awards & Recognition AV Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Winner, Robert R. Merhige, Jr. National Environmental Law Negotiation Competition, 2003 Named Best Lawyers in the area of Probate Litigation, 2024 Memberships Member, The Florida Bar Admitted to practice: U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, All Florida State Courts Member, Charlotte County Bar Association Member, American Bar Association Community Involvement Previous Board Member, Charlotte County Chapter of The American Red Cross Previous Board Member, Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Previous Member for the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit Past President of the Charlotte County Bar Association Past President of the Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Board Member, Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Alumnus, Leadership Charlotte Personal Mr. Sunter is a native of Charlotte County and has lived here his entire life. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife Tina, and his two children. He is an avid runner and loves Pickleball.