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Rob Gidel Jr.

Editor · DISC type CS
Partner at Phelps Dunbar LLP
📍 Tampa, Florida, United States

Rob is a partner and commercial real estate attorney at Phelps Dunbar LLP, having closed over $1. 4 billion in transactions since 2020. He represents a diverse client base including REITs, private equity firms, and developers. A graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, people who have worked with him describe him as professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.

Beyond his legal practice, Rob has over two decades of experience as a commercial real estate investor and consultant. He serves as a Director for The Gidel Family Foundation, Inc. , indicating a personal commitment to philanthropy. He also follows publications like The Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review.

Unique fact: He refers to himself as an "#ideasguy", suggesting a creative and innovative approach to his work.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Partner
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Personality Overview

How Rob shows up

Fact-Driven
Slow Buyer
Objective Thinker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Commercial Real Estate
His entire career is focused on commercial real estate law, representing developers, institutional landlords, and REITs in complex transactions.
Real Estate Investment
In addition to his legal practice, he has over 20 years of personal experience as a commercial real estate investor and consultant.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Partner
Phelps Dunbar LLP
12-2001
Director
The Gidel Family Foundation, Inc.
1-2003
Partner / Legal Counsel
Liberty Capital Advisors LLC
6-2015 - 1-2020
Partner
Gardner Brewer Martinez-Monfort, PA
5-2012 - 6-2015
Associate Attorney
Holland & Knight LLP
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Bachelor’s Degree
University of Kentucky
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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