Punta Gorda Lawyers

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Brice Van Elswyk started his professional career as an investment banker in 1998. Over the next 14 years, Brice worked for several international investment banks eventually specializing in structured products with complex tax, accounting and regulatory capital constraints. Working closely with the top international law firms in the world as an investment banker inspired Brice to leave wall street behind and go to law school. Brice spent the next seven years at the State Attorney’s Office for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Brice prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanors such as DUI’s and domestic batteries, all...

With over 18 years of experience in the legal field, Don has become a trusted advisor to community associations of all types and sizes. Don earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami, School of Law with honors where he focused on litigation, property law and dispute resolution. Don has worked for a variety of law firms in Southwest Florida. Most recently, Don has focused exclusively on assisting and handling community association matters. Don’s significant litigation experience provides a unique perspective to assist community associations resolve any type of legal dispute. Don has helped countless associations navigate...

John Cole has over 40 years of experience in bankruptcy ;aw and family law. His office is located in Sarasota Florida. In bankruptcy he has represented both individuals and companies assisting them in both Chapter 111 reorganizations and in liquidation proceedings under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He was a member of the Law Review at the University of Florida where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree with honors. Prior to law school he was an offcier in the United States navy and graduated from Auburn...

Steven J. Bracci is an attorney in Naples, Collier County, Florida, practicing in the areas of real estate law, business and corporate law, and civil litigation including the defense of individual property rights against overreaching homeowners and condominium associations, overzealous code enforcement departments and boards, and administrative agency actions.

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...

Serving individuals and families in Charlotte County, North Port, Florida, and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. Our Law Firm specializes in Estate Planning (Trusts, Wills, and Health Planning documents), Probate (Formal Administration, Summary Administration, Ancillary Administration, Trust Administration), and Real Property Law (Deeds, Assignment of Lease, Contract review).

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...

Jennifer is an Associate Attorney at Dal Lago Law focusing on bankruptcy and business law. She works together with her clients to facilitate the formation of a new business and to maintain that business throughout its lifespan. Should the need ever arise, Jennifer will guide clients through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in an effort to reestablish a business’ successful endeavor. Jennifer is admitted to practice in Florida and is a member of the Collier County, Lee County, and Tampa Bay Bar Associations. Prior to joining Dal Lago, Jennifer was a Judicial Law Clerk in the Delaware...

EDUCATION • Corporate Law Doctorate Studies, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. 2002 • Juris Doctor, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.2003 • International Law Studies. Ortega & Gasett, Toledo, Spain. 2002 • B.A. Justice Systems, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 1995 • High School, Colegió San José, San Juan, Puerto Rico.1994 CERTIFICATIONS / BAR ADMISSIONS Certified Paralegal - International Association for Continuing Legal Education. 2004 Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Active Bar Membership - RUA 16,518 Notary Public.2007 United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Boston, MA. 2007 Notary Public Florida State 2017 Certified Closing Agent Florida State 2017 Stakeholder for the Us Federal Government 2007 EOIR #ZZ970871 Yacht...

I am an attorney and Certified Public Accountant serving small- and medium-sized businesses and their entrepreneurial owners. I have served in operations and finance with the world’s largest accounting firm, airline, and bank. Most recently, I developed business intelligence and reporting on commercial banking clients in the Dallas and Chicago offices at JPMorgan across a variety of industry verticals—with a special emphasis on FIG and CRE clients. In 2019, I chose to pivot from my career in finance to pursue law as my next profession. I am now an attorney and admitted to The Florida Bar and the State Bar of...

Tonya Willis Pitts, Esq. represents consumers in all consumer rights matters including, but not limited to credit reporting, debt collection, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and credit billing matters. She is admitted to the practice of law in the State of Florida and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida. She is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association. In 2000, Mrs. Pitts earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law. Mrs. Pitts joined McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi & Guito P.A. in 2010. She continues to provide litigation and consultation services in the areas of credit reporting,...

With over 20 years of general practice experience, Mr. Alderuccio has the knowledge and intuition to approach your legal matter in a practical and efficient way. An attorney with the experience that counts and the compassion to understand that his client's deserve courteous and competent legal representation at all times.

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Serving Charlotte and Sarasota Counties since 1998.

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,...