Lee County Lawyers

Throughout his illustrious career, Michael has been instrumental in procuring some of Florida’s most groundbreaking personal injury judgments, with landmark awards reaching staggering figures of $35 million and $40 million. Qualifications: ● Juris Doctorate, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 1997 ● Member, The Florida Bar Association ● Member, Florida American Board of Trial Advocates ● Member, Lee County Bar Association ● Member, Florida Justice Association ● Member, American Association for Justice ● Founding Board Member, Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. Attorney Michael Beckman embodies a fervent dedication to justice that not only drives our firm but also uplifts our community. With over two decades of legal expertise, Michael stands as a beacon of hope and defense...

Stephen W. Buckley has a wide-range of experience in wills & trusts, estate planning, probate, and real estate for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. since 1969. Stephen is from Hartford, Connecticut, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969 after graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1966 and Florida State University with a Juris Doctor degree (Phi Delta Phi) in 1969. He was a member of the Grievance Committee for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (1976-1977). Mr. Buckley is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law...

J. Jeffrey Rice is from Cleveland, Ohio. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1975 after graduating from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) in 1972 and Case Western Reserve University with a Juris Doctor degree in 1975. He is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Florida Bar (Member, Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit, 1985-1988), certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and Pre-Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial & Pre-Trial Advocacy (Trial Practice - Commercial and Corporation), certified in Civil Trial Law, Business Litigation, and Construction Law by...

Mr. May is a native of central Florida with strong ties to the gulf coast. He attended undergraduate studies at the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Business Adminstration, double majoring in finance and risk and insurance management. Thereafter he worked as a real estate appraiser for several years prior to returning to school to obtain his juris doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. After graduation, Mr. May worked his way up to partnership status in a mid-sized law firm in Tallahassee, Florida, and in early 2012 he moved his...

The Law Offices of Juan J. Piles, Esquire assists clients throughout South Florida in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Short Sales, Real Estate Closings, Wage Garnishments and Wills.

My practice is focused in the areas of Community Association Law and real estate transactions. I have assisted clients through a wide variety of legal matters affecting residential and commercial condominiums as well as homeowners’ and cooperative associations. I have also represented clients on diverse real estate matters, including closings, commercial leases, and land acquisitions. This includes the following, in addition to many more services: -Drafting, interpreting, enforcing, preserving, and amending community association governing documents, including Declarations, Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and Architectural Review Guidelines -Representation of clients before the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Arbitration Division -Residential and...

Attorney Peter Fisher practices in the areas of Business, Construction, Employment and Litigation.

Peter’s mission is to provide his clients with thoughtful, creative, and cost-effective legal solutions for their business-related issues.

Peter has helped numerous homeowners, project owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals with the resolution of construction-related disputes, and with the drafting and negotiation of construction and employment-related contracts.

Peter earned his J.D. from The Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Peter is licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts and, prior to relocating to Southwest Florida with his wife and two children, Peter represented clients...

Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., is committed to offering you the kind of personalized, customized legal services you expect and deserve. With 28 years of experience in a multitude of jurisdictions and practice areas, Ms. Pizzolato has mastered the tools and strategies inherent in proper estate planning, allowing her to effectively address the legal issues affecting you, your loved ones and your business. In addition, Ms. Pizzolato is dedicated to forging strong personal relationships with her clients. She will work with you in a collaborative way to guide you through difficult and complicated personal and business matters, and work tirelessly...

Panagiotis “Pete” V. Albanis is a partner in the Fort Myers office of Morgan & Morgan. He has been a member of the firm’s national Complex Litigation Group since 2009. Prior to joining the firm, Pete practiced in Chicago at a large defense firm where he primarily represented corporate defendants in intellectual property, securities, and breach of contract disputes. From 2009 through the present, Pete has been an integral member of the firm’s Chinese Drywall Team, representing hundreds of property owners in MDL No. 2047, In re: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation (Eastern District of Louisiana). Pete is hands-on...

Trent J. Swift has dedicated his legal career to litigation and advocacy. Prior to joining Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, Mr. Swift was associated with a general practice litigation firm, where he concentrated on complex commercial litigation and civil litigation. His expertise has led to numerous favorable verdicts and confidential settlements for his clients. Trent obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science from New York University, followed by his law degree from New York Law School. During his time in law school, Trent served as a research assistant, collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Asia to raise awareness about human...

Originally hailing from New York, William P. Sepulveda relocated to Martin County, and later to Palm Beach County, at a young age, driven by his aspirations to serve and protect his community. Before pursuing his legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, William obtained his undergraduate degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. During his time at Palm Beach Atlantic University, William collaborated with various local nonprofits, actively contributing to the betterment of Palm Beach County. Continuing his dedication to community service, William assumed the role of Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney’s Office in West Palm...

Lake H. "Trey" Lytal, III is a distinguished civil trial attorney renowned for his expertise in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, encompassing areas such as automobile accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and premises liability. Holding the prestigious title of Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he exemplifies the pinnacle of attorney proficiency and experience. His track record includes securing numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across Florida and the United States. Encountering cases where insurance companies offered minimal settlements, even in cases involving fatalities, Mr. Lytal has successfully persuaded juries to award his clients over...

Erin Houck-Toll concentrates her practice in the areas of federal and state taxation, as well as many aspects of business planning including health care law and mergers and acquisitions. She is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and before the United States Tax Court. In law school, Erin served on the Environmental Law Journal and was granted a certificate in environmental law. She also served as a volunteer for the EarthJustice Defense Fund, doing independent legal research regarding environmental and land use matters. Erin is currently a member of the Lee County Bar Association and the Tax Section of the...

Bachelor of Science University of Florida 1977 Juris Doctor Stetson University College of Law 1980 Admitted to Florida Bar 1980 Admitted to Federal Bar 1982 35 years of practice, former state prosecutor, 30 years practicing in Lee County

I have been an attorney for over 35 years. I am a federal trial lawyer. I have tried cases in state and federal court in Illinois and Florida, I am licensed to argue before the Supreme Court of the United States. I have tried divorce and criminal cases in Illinois and Florida. I have tried cases before administrative judges and arbitrators in Florida and Illinois. I graduated De Paul Law school in Chicago and became a member of the Illinois bar in 1983. I attended the masters of Law in Taxation program from 1983-1985. I was admitted to...

David M. Platt has more than 38 years of experience as an estate planning and business attorney. David concentrates his law practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate litigation, pre and post nuptial agreements, real estate and business entity formation. He assists clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family cottage limited partnerships, as well as providing counsel to minimize income and estate taxes.

David frequently speaks and writes on estate planning and business matters for financial planners, accountants and attorneys, as well as the general public. He is an adjunct professor of law at the Michigan...

Located in Naples, Wollman Gehrke & Associates P.A. is a law firm dedicated to guiding individuals through their estate planning matters. Attorney Edward E. Wollman received his Bachelor of Sciences degree from American University in 1983, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1986. He earned his Master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Florida School of Law in 1986. Mr. Wollman was admitted to the Florida State Bar in 1986. To see how you may be able to retain the representation of a Naples estate planning lawyer, contact Wollman Gehrke &...

The Landau Law Group is a personal injury and business litigation law firm based in Boca Raton, Florida. We have a combined experience of more than 20 years and have cultivated a nearly complete understanding of these legal areas. We provide service to clients throughout the state of Florida to medical care providers and accident victims. Our lawyers want you to achieve justice and get the compensation you deserve. We take cases related to property damage, personal injury, business litigation, and more. For more practice areas or to schedule a free consultation, please visit our website.

Education: Michigan State University, Bachelor in Philosophy with high honor 1978 Syracuse University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1981 Bar Admissions: Florida Bar 1982 District of Columbia Bar 1984 United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida 1983 Supreme Court of the United States 1985 United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin 1992 United States Court of Federal Claims 1995 United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida 2001 Former City Attorney City of Cape Coral Former President of the City of Cape Coral Bar Association William M. Powell, Esq. has approximately 30 years of trial experience...

C. Brandon Arzabe hails from Montgomery County, Maryland, just outside of the nation's capital. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, where he actively participated in the mock trial team and was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Following this, Mr. Arzabe relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to pursue his legal education at The Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. He distinguished himself academically as a Dean's List Student and was affiliated with several honor societies, including the Nova Trial Association and the Moot Court Society. Upon completing his studies, Mr. Arzabe embarked on...

I am attorney Jennifer Neilson and I serve clients nationwide with matters throughout Florida. I meet clients by appointment in Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Sarasota Counties. I assist my clients in matters of probate and estate administration, as well as estate planning, elder law and real estate. A large number of my clients reside outside the State of Florida and rely on me to efficiently administer the estates of their loved ones through probate and trust procedures. I attend to every detail of the estate including petitioning the court for homestead protection and facilitating transfer or...

Attorney Adam J. Stevens is devoted to helping clients come up with solutions for their various disputes regarding civil litigation. With nearly a decade of experience and an extensive understanding of the Florida legal system, no case is too complex for him to take on. Whether you are going through a dispute involving real estate, probate, business or corporate litigation, you can be confident that Mr. Stevens will do everything in his power to help you come up with a favorable outcome. For more information about the services offered by Attorney Stevens, be sure to contact his firm, Jackman, Stevens,...

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