Peter J. Guala
Founder and Managing Shareholder
Attorney and Mediator
Fractional General Counsel & Business Attorney
Peter J. Guala is the Founder and Managing Shareholder of Guala Law Firm, P.A. His law practice focuses on working closely with business clients as fractional general counsel to provide ongoing legal support on contracts and agreements, day-to-day legal advice, and corporate matters. That helps business owners manage legal risk and make informed decisions as their companies grow. Clients have noted Peter’s personalized service, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Mediator
Peter is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and County Mediator. He mediates litigated and pre-suit disputes involving business, contract, condominium, homeowners’ association, and real estate matters, among others. Peter’s work with community associations is currently focused on serving as a mediator.
As a neutral, Peter focuses on clarifying the issues, understanding each party’s interests, and encouraging open communication and creative problem-solving. He respects each party’s right to decide whether and on what terms to resolve a dispute. He aims to create a respectful setting where all participants feel heard and can make informed decisions.
Background & Credentials
Before founding Guala Law Firm, Peter was a partner at a Miami law firm. There he represented community associations, developers, unit owners, and businesses in community association, real estate, and commercial matters, in both litigation and transactional work. Peter earned Florida Bar Board Certification in Condominium and Planned Development Law. That experience and expertise gives him a practical understanding of the issues and dynamics that often arise in business, real estate and community association disputes and legal matters.
Bar Admission
Florida, 2010
Board Certification
Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law, 2021
Mediator Certifications
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, 2022
Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator, 2026
Selected Publications & Organizations
“A Legal Roller Coaster: The Corporate Transparency Act,” The Florida Bar Journal, July 2025
“Get to Know the Solo & Small Firm Section,” Broward County Bar Association Barrister, December 2025
Chair, Solo & Small Firm Section, Broward County Bar Association, 2025–present
Group Leader Associate & Executive Committee Member, Hollywood FL 1, ProVisors, 2025–present
Member, FLN Global, 2025–present
Member, ProVisors, 2024–present
Member, Broward County Bar Association, 2023–present
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in International Business Transactions
Business and Financial Law Certificate
Treasurer – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Society
Litigation Skills Program
Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, Economics, The University of Scranton
Excellence in Economics Award, The University of Scranton
Honors Graduate, The Business Leadership Honors Program
