MANAGING PARTNER

Gemma Torcivia is the founding member and managing partner of TG Law. She boasts substantial government-focused experience working as an attorney on several major cases for municipal governments and as the former Director of the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency. Her understanding of the important and complicated work that local governments and special districts perform make her an outstanding asset to multiple public-sector clients

A Florida native, Gemma attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida for undergraduate studies.  She went on to receive a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Juris Doctor (JD) from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. 

She served in the Teach For America program teaching high school in inner-city Miami, and went on to provide operational support for charter and private schools.  Gemma also worked in economic development and community redevelopment for the City of Homestead and the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) providing direct support to startup companies and small businesses for almost ten years.  While working in government, Gemma was involved in the development of over $200 million of construction projects, and in a $65 million public private partnership for a transit oriented development. Gemma has negotiated multi-million dollar deals and helped small business access capital, grow and relocate. 

Gemma’s professional background in business, economic development and education have provided her with a wide array of experience that ensures that our clients’ needs are met by someone with real world and business experience.  Gemma is devoted to public service and has served for many years as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem.  She is active in the Florida Bar’s Advertising Committee and the Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy Committee, the Palm Beach County Bar, the Palm Beach County chapter of Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) and the Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court.  

Zackery Good is an experienced government professional and lawyer that understand the ever-changing landscape of local government law.  His journey to becoming a lawyer began while working for local government, earning his juris doctor from Florida International University while simultaneously heading communications and marketing for the City of Homestead.

Mr. Good boasts a significant understanding of the challenging and important work local governments and special districts must undertake every day. His daily work involves complex local government problems like land use and zoning, procurement and contracts, utilities, bond referendums and non-ad valorem assessments. 

This substantial experience informs Mr. Good’s perspective as a lawyer, allowing him to keep in mind the many challenges and opposing forces local government professionals must balance.

Paul J. Nicoletti, Esq. brings a unique combination of public service and private practice experience to TG Law. He is board-certified in City, County, and Local Government Law by the Florida Bar, reflecting his deep knowledge and dedication to this area of practice. Throughout his career, he has served as a trusted advisor on numerous legal matters involving municipal governance, land use, zoning, and code enforcement.

Before joining TG Law, Mr. Nicoletti served as the City Manager of Stuart from 2011 to 2017, a period during which the city was recognized as "America’s Happiest Seaside Town" by Coastal Living magazine in 2016. Prior to that, he was the City Attorney for Stuart from 2005 to 2011, handling a range of legal matters including local government regulation, real estate, and development.

Currently, Mr. Nicoletti also serves as a Code Enforcement Magistrate for jurisdictions such as Martin County, the Village of Indiantown, and the Town of Jupiter, where he assists in code enforcement proceedings.

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Rick Ammirato is TG Law’s Chief Operations Officer, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm, driving sustainable growth and profits, and designing and implementing business strategies, plans, and procedures.

He is a proven municipal government and non-profit leader with extensive experience in government administration, nonprofit management, government relations, grant acquisition, and economic development. He is currently COO at TG Law responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm, driving sustainable growth and profits, and designing and implementing business strategies, plans, and procedures. Rick also manages TG Law’s government relations and lobbying practice. He is a Principal at Civic Consulting Group heading their project management, government relation, and crisis communications efforts. Rick has led nonprofit industry associations such as the DC Business Improvement District Council as well as urban districts, and community redevelopment agencies. As assistant city manager for the City of Homestead, Fl, Rick managed over $100 million in redevelopment projects and initiatives. In that role, he secured over $25 million in People’s Transportation Plan (PTP) funding for Homestead Station and over$1.5 million in cultural grants for the Seminole Theatre.