Gary I. Resnick Attorney At Law

Impact-oriented lawyer representing public and private sector clients at the local, state, and federal levels. Known for exceptional leadership and advocacy in national communications policy.

Gary Resnick has dedicated his life and legal career to being an advocate and servant leader at the local, state, and national levels. He is deeply connected to many of South Florida’s most dynamic communities and represents local governments and private sector clients in various concerns involving government and regulatory affairs, communications, broadband, new media, utilities, education, real estate, and land use. Gary serves as head of the firm’s communications team and brings a seasoned executive leadership perspective to this unique and heavily regulated area of law. Operating at the intersection of law and politics, he is consistently recognized as one of the leading lawyers in the state and stands as the longest-serving mayor and longest-serving member of the City Commission of the City of Wilton Manors.

A trusted counselor and fully embedded advocate, Gary advises public and private clients on communications contractual and regulatory matters as well as policy issues at the state and federal levels, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Congress, the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Revenue, as well as before the Florida Public Service Commission. He brings a deep understanding of community needs and critical issues in national communications policy that affect businesses and state and local governments. A key thought leader in the telecom space, Gary was appointed and served as chair and member of the Federal Communications Commission's Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. He also served on the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Board of Directors and was a founding member and officer of the association's Florida chapter.

As a complement to his client work, Gary has also made a meaningful impact in numerous leadership roles for the National League of Cities, including serving on its Board of Directors, Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee, Legal Advisory Committee, and several policy committees addressing transportation and urban administration issues.

Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Gary was the director of law and public policy for MediaOne, one of the nation’s largest cable and broadband companies. He frequently collaborates with GrayRobinson colleagues in the government affairs and lobbying, litigation, and utilities practices to provide integrated solutions for clients.

• Recognition
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2020-2025
    • Communications Law
    • Government Relations Practice
      • Lawyer of the Year, 2022, 2024
  • Florida League of Cities, Home Rule Hero Award, 2016-2019, 2021
  • Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, Top Lawyer, 2020-2021
  • National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), Jane E. Lawton Commemorative Award, 2017
  • National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), Ovation Award, 2012
  • South Florida Business Journal, Business of Pride Awards, Honoree, 2018
• Insights
  • "GrayRobinson Real Estate and Land Use Insight: FCC Issues Order Regarding Ringless Voicemails," November 28, 2022
  • “The 411 on 5G/Small Cell (State Law and FCC),” Florida League of Cities 93rd Annual Conference, August 15-17, 2019
  • “The 411 on 5G/Small Cell (State Law and FCC),” Wireless Facilities Regulation: What’s Left for Locals?, eNATOA Webinar, August 12, 2019
  • “5G/Small Cell Update (State Law and FCC),” Florida Municipal Attorneys Association Seminar, July 11-13, 2019
  • “Update on Florida and Federal Communications Law,” The Broward County Bar Association, Government Section, April 2, 2019
  • Next Century 5G Webinar, Panelist, April 12, 2018
  • U.S. Senate Testimony: Testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation at the hearing, “Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Investing in Next Generation Broadband,” March 13, 2018
  • U.S. Senate Testimony: Testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation at the hearing, “Investing in America’s Broadband Infrastructure: Exploring Ways to Reduce Barriers to Deployment,” May 3, 2017
  • U.S. Senate Testimony: Testified at the invitation of Senator John Thune, chair, and request of Senator William Nelson, vice chair, at the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing entitled “Removing Barriers to Wireless Broadband Deployment,” October 7, 2015
• Media
  • "The Law360 2022 Telecommunications Editorial Advisory Board," Law360, April 29, 2022
• Affiliations
  • Broward League of Cities
    • President, 2009-2010
    • Treasurer, 2014-2022
    • Board of Directors, 1998-2022
    • Legislative Advocacy Committee, Chair 
  • City of Wilton Manors, Florida
    • Mayor, 2008-2018
    • City Commissioner, 1998-2008, 2018-2022
  • Federal Communications Commission
    • Intergovernmental Advisory Committee, 2004-2016
      • Chair, 2014-2016
  • Florida Department of Revenue
    • Communications Services Tax Working Group, Member, 2012-2013
  • Florida League of Cities
    • Board of Directors, 2003-2022
    • Executive Committee, 2009-2011
    • Technology Leadership Committee, Chair, 2013
  • Florida League of Mayors
    • Board of Directors, 2009-2016
  • Leadership Florida, Class XXXV
  • Multifamily Broadband Council, fka Independent Multi-Family Communications Council
    • Board of Directors, 2009-2021
  • National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA)
    • Board of Directors, 2005-2006
  • National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA), Florida Chapter
    • Board of Directors, President, 2000-2001
  • National League of Cities
    • Board of Directors, 2018-2022
    • Information Technology and Communications Committee
      • Chair, 2017-2018
      • Vice Chair, 2016-2017
      • Member, 2006-2022
  • Alzheimer’s Family Center, Trustee
    • Board of Directors, Vice President, 2001-2015
  • American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter
    • Board of Directors, 2019
  • Broward Days
    • Board of Directors, 2016
  • Children’s Home Society
    • Board of Directors, 2004-2006
• Credentials
  • J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, 1985, with Honors
    • Rutgers Law Journal, Associate Editor, 1984-1985
  • B.A., Bucknell University, 1982
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • District of Columbia
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit