Shutts & Bowen LLP is proud to announce that partners Harvey E. Oyer III and Benjamin J. Gibson have been recognized by Florida Trend Magazine’s prestigious Florida 500 - a list of influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state.
Florida Trend’s 2025 edition of the Florida 500 is a comprehensive list of the state’s most influential business leaders spanning across more than 60 business industries. Florida Trend’s editorial staff engages in a year-long research initiative, resulting in a “personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders.” According to the publication, honorees demonstrate impact beyond their companies, extending into community service and philanthropy. These leaders are “individuals to whom others in their communities or industry sectors turn to for leadership or who set a standard for best practices in their sector.”
In his profile, Ben – who is a new addition to the list – describes his passion for mental health initiatives as well as his connection to fostering and adoption. Harvey, who has been included in the list every year since its inception, speaks about his passion for preserving Florida’s history and his work in Palm Beach County.
To view this year’s honorees, please click here.
About Harvey E. Oyer III
Harvey E. Oyer III is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Land Use Practice Group. As a fifth-generation native of Palm Beach County, Harvey brings a unique perspective to his understanding of the issues facing the region, its real estate market and development. He is one of the region’s leading land use & zoning lawyers, having led the approval of many of the county’s largest and most iconic projects and having represented many of the most prominent names in the industry. Clients he represents include commercial and residential developers, cultural institutions, and large farming interests in real estate transactions, finance, land use, zoning, agricultural law, and government affairs.
About Benjamin J. Gibson
Ben Gibson is Managing Partner of the Tallahassee office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Governmental Law practice group. Ben represents clients facing high-stakes legal issues at the intersection of business, politics, and government. His statewide practice focuses on representing corporate, political, and government clients in appellate, litigation, and administrative matters as well as government affairs.