Matthew D. Gurnick

Competent on employment contract, but communication was inconsistent

I hired Matthew Gurnick at Akerman to review a complex non-compete agreement and advise on potential litigation risks. His analysis of the contract's enforceability under California law was thorough and demonstrated his recognized expertise in labor and employment litigation. He correctly identified several problematic clauses that could have been challenged. However, the experience was mixed. While the final work product was solid, there were significant delays in receiving drafts, and responses to my follow-up emails often took several days. For a matter that felt urgent to me, this created unnecessary stress. Mr. Gurnick is clearly knowledgeable, as his recognition by Best Lawyers suggests, and his four years of focused experience in this niche showed. I just expected more proactive communication and clearer timelines from a firm of Akerman's stature. He resolved the immediate issue adequately, but the process could have been smoother.