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I am an associate at Knott Ebelini Hart and concentrate my practice in the areas of business, commercial collections, civil and commercial litigation, construction, and contracts. I also assist clients in real estate matters and am an approved title insurance agent for Attorneys’ Title Fund Services.  I am a Fort Myers native and received my undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and myJuris Doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. During law school, I worked as a law clerk for the firm. I have worked on matters ranging from small claims to state and federal court matters at the trial level.

I am originally from Buffalo, New York and while I love my hometown, if I never see another snowflake as long as live I will be completely content. I am the youngest of five children. With that kind of sibling rivalry, rest assured I have fought my entire life!. I am licensed in the state of Florida and New York. I have represented and defended cases involving the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Corrections, the State Attorney’s Office, insurance companies, hospitals, physicians, corporations and lawyers.. My true passion is getting my clients results, especially when it comes to ending the emotional stress that family law issues present. My degree in Psychology assists daily in creating a strategy, determining motives, negotiations, assessment of evidence, preparation of testimony and in the courtroom. Family Law disputes are exceedingly complex and the outcome can have a long standing effect on your finances, your children and your future. It’s important to me that you receive a successful out-come in every aspect of your life.

I am committed to open communication and collaboration. My approach is client first. I  believe in the importance of understanding my clients' goals and concerns thoroughly, ensuring that every legal strategy aligns with their best interests.

I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law. That means I have been recognized by the Florida Bar as an expert in Criminal Trial practice. Before opening my own practice, the Law Office of Spencer Cordell, P.A., I worked for Brown, Suarez, & Rios, the largest criminal defense firm in SW Fla. Before I was a defense attorney, I worked as a prosecutor at the State Attorney's Office for the 20th Judicial Circuit.. I practice not only Criminal Defense, but also Appeals, Personal Injury, and traffic. I handle all types of Criminal cases, and have extensive experience handling DUI cases. Here's a link to an article I wrote on my blog about changes in Florida DUI laws:. Here's the link to a recent media story on a case I handled, including some courtroom footage. The case was overturned on appeal based on my motion to dismiss under Florida's 'Castle Doctrine' portion of the Stand Your Ground Law.  The court ordered a rehearing on the motion, which we won, and my client was exonerated of the charges.  He walked out of jail on a 10 year sentence!. ?S=12808115. Here's a story that I commented on regarding Florida's expanding DNA sampling:

I am a personal injury attorney at The Nunez Law Firm in Fort Myers. My dedicated and fearless advocacy focuses on those seriously injured and their families due to auto, truck, motorcycle, boating accidents, and slip and falls. Together we will navigate through the justice system to obtain fair and reasonable compensation for you and your loved ones.. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, graduating magna cum laude. I then earned my joint Juris Doctorate and Master of Science in Forensic Science degrees from Syracuse University, graduating cum laude.. In law school, I was a Dean’s Scholar and a member of the Travis H.D. Lewin Advocacy Honor Society’s Moot Court and Mock Trial competition teams, Syracuse Law Review, Syracuse Public Interest Network (SPIN), Phi Alpha Delta, Forensic Science Honor Society, and Criminal Law Society. I also served as a student attorney in the Criminal Defense Clinic.. In addition to my legal studies and advocacy skills, I completed 671 Pro Bono hours, the third most in my graduating class.. Further, I completed clerkships at the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of New York, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.. Before The Nunez Law Firm, I served as a law clerk at the Office of the Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit and as an advocate in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic of Florida Rural Legal Services. While clerking for DJ & JA Cirando, PLLC, I drafted numerous criminal appellate briefs before all state and federal appellate courts in New York.. Most recently, I worked at Roberts, Reynolds, Bedard, & Tuzzio, PLLC, where I provided civil litigation support with the firm's caseload in defending claims including: personal injury, premises liability, product defects, wrongful death, construction defect, land use and zoning, fire and gas explosion, governmental and municipal liability, dram shop, and general negligence.

I am a Past President of the North Fort Myers Rotary Club, Co-Founder and past Club Director of USA South Volleyball Club of Naples/Fort Myers, general counsel for USA Volleyball – Florida Region, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Southwest Florida Symphony. I am also an Adjunct Professor at The University of St. Francis in Graduate Studies in Health Services Administration.. I played professional basketball with Club Olympique Beauvais in France, and was later employed as a Claims Adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company for four years. I am in the Personal Injury Department and his practice emphasizes Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Insurance Claims litigation as a Partner in the law firm, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. I am a Board Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Florida Bar, having completed over fifty jury trials. I've served on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers from 1999-2005, now known as the Florida Justice Association. I am a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and helped to organize and served as the first President of the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association. I am designated as an “AV” rated Civil Trial Attorney by the rating service Martindale-Hubbell and have been listed as one of Florida’s “Super Lawyers.”

I am a long-term resident of Southwest Florida, and received my undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s College in Maine, and my law degree from Stetson University, College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Since 2008, I have practiced family law. My approach to family law matters is to zealously represent my  clients but still maintain respect and dignity for the parents and children after the case is completed.

I am a local criminal defense attorney.   In 1997, I interned for the local State Attorney's Office and learned the crippling advantages prosecutors have against defendants.  For over 20 years, I have devoted myself to representing the accused.  I truly enjoy people.  Regardless of the charges, simple DUI or the most serious felonies, I will do everything in my power to get the best result for you.. I feel strongly about the attorney/client relationship.  You should feel comfortable the attorney you hire understands your personal situation and listens to your concerns.  The faster you can put these charges behind you, the faster you can get back to a normal life.. I am a local lawyer with local knowledge in our criminal justice system.  Most of my clients are referred to me by word of mouth.  I encourage you to ask around about my reputation and call for a free consultation.

I am a graduate of the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania and Stetson University College of Law. My work background includes being an Assistant Public Defender in Polk County doing both trial and appellate work, and then I spent almost 11 years as an Assistant State Attorney in Lee County prosecuting juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases. These two positions gave me great introspect when I went into private practice. I am better able to assist my clients because I have been on both sides of the legal system.. At some time in our lives, we all have a need to hire an attorney to represent us in some legal matter. I can help you navigate through the legal maze and will represent you with knowledge, dedication, and compassion. Every client is treated with the respect they deserve. Your phone calls will be returned, and you will always be apprised of the status of your case. I can accomodate you on the weekend when you can't get away from work.

I am a fourth generation Floridian and have always known I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney.  I started my legal career as an Assistant Public Defender, where I handled over 1,500 cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.. While at the Lee County Public Defender's Office I learned that no matter the charges, everyone deserves the protections afforded under the constitution and the right to competent representation.. The experience I gained from working as an Assistant Public Defender has ever prepared me for private practice.  I will use that experience and knowledge of the local criminal justice system in aggressively defending your rights.. I am a defender of the constitution and agree with Scott Moorey that "Good People Do Get Arrested"!. Visit our website:

I am a former Air Force officer and prosecutor here in Southwest Florida. I have handled thousands of criminal cases, from simple DUI to some of the most serious felonies. During my extensive trial experience as an Assistant State Attorney, I learned the many advantages prosecutors have against defendants and some ways to get around those advantages to even the odds on your behalf. I will do everything in my power to achieve the best results possible in your case. My experience on both sides of the courtroom allows me to truly provide you with a comprehensive legal defense.. I believe very strongly in the attorney/client relationship.  With me, you will alway feel comfortable knowing that the attorney you hired understands your situation, answers all of your questions and listens to all of your concerns.  I am committed to giving each client the personalized attention they deserve.. I have extensive knowledge of the Florida Criminal Justice system and will begin building a strategy for your defense immediately. I encourage you call for a free consultation. The sooner we can put your charges behind you, the sooner you can get back to a normal life.

I am a family law attorney who has experience and handles cases relating to family law, including but not limited to divorce, selected post-judgment matters, and paternity cases. I am a proud member of The Florida Bar Family Law Section, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Florida Chapter), the Association of Family Law Professionals, the Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida, and the Lee County Bar Association.. After practicing for over six (6) years in the Tampa Bay area, I have been afforded the opportunity to move back to Fort Myers and work with my father, Shelly Finman. As a result of my understanding and appreciation of how much time and energy he has expended in building his solo law practice (and establishing his distinguished reputation among the legal community throughout the country), I am equally invested in our firm and our clients.. I understand how emotions and feelings can take over a client's ability to act rationally, and I am focused on a client-centered, child-focused process, as the family transcends from marriage. My motto is "(f)amilies are forever and thus divorce transforms, rather than ends, family relationships." (quote from article by John Lande and Forrest S. Mosten, FAMILY LAWYERING: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, FAMILY COURT REVIEW, Vol. 51, No. 1, January 2013, 20-27, 2013, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts). My goals are to pay attention to my client's goals and interests, help guide the client in a constructive and cooperative fashion, and help make a constructive difference in the lives of my client and his or her family. My father and I have a common goal, which is to make a difference in the lives of our clients, their children, and their families.

I am a criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of fighting for my clients. Nothing gets in the middle of me and my client. I am not a lawyer who bluffs. This is not a game. Your life is at stake, and I take it seriously. Contact my office today for a free consultation.

Hi I'm Attorney Kim Levy,. I have been practicing law in Southwest Florida for 35 years. I practice bankruptcy and use my knowledge of Florida bankruptcy law to fight for the consumer. I offer free consultations in order to provide potential clients with the most applicable information to their specific circumstance. The best way to see what bankruptcy can do for you and to have all of your questions answered thoroughly is to come see me. Call my office at to set up a free consultation!

Hagen Law Firm's mission since 2003 is providing PROVEN Real Estate Law and Estate Planning Strategies in SW FL. Our  attorneys and skilled support staff work utilize a team approach. Each team member has a particular practice focus. Real estate closings and title insurance, buyer and seller representation, estate planning, probate and real estate issues are Hagen Law's emphasis.. Michael Hagen served as the Lee County Property Appraiser's attorney 1994-2003 and continues to practice property tax consulting and appeals. He owns TaxCuts1, Inc., SW FL's leader in appealing $2M+ valued property tax assessments of commercial and upscale residential properties.. Hagen and his staff endeavor to always provide creative, reliable, cost-effective legal services for each of their many valued clients.

Growing up in Fort Myers, Ryan has intimate knowledge of the area and community. He knows how to navigate a courtroom as well as he knows how to navigate the local waters. Ryan will move anything standing in the way of his clients – as he well should. His family spans three generations of Fort Myers natives, boasting the largest structural moving company in Florida. Discreet and tactful, his clients trust him with anything and his loyalty is absolute. Ryan knows how you feel once you are released from jail and harnesses this feeling as he leads his clients through the alligator pit that is our criminal justice system.

Graduating with High Honors, Britton received her Juris Doctorate in December 2002 from the University of Florida Levin School of Law and was admitted to practice in Florida in 2003.. Accredited by the Veterans Administration, Britton’s practice concentrates in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship, and Medicaid and VA benefits. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, and the Florida Bar Association. Britton was the 2020 President of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and is its 2022 Member of the Year. She currently co-chairs the Florida Joint Public Policy Task Force for Florida’s elderly and disabled. This task force is comprised of leaders of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and meets weekly to champion issues affecting some of Florida’s most vulnerable citizens.. Passionate about her commitment to the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, she has been on the Board of Directors since 2004 and is a past president of the organization. Named as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2010-2013, Britton was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2015-2023.

Gordon R. Duncan, born in Jacksonville, Florida, January 19, 1953. Admitted to the Florida Bar 1978; to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.  Education: University of Florida (B.A., 1975); Stetson University (Juris Doctor, 1978).  Member: Lee County Bar Association; Florida Bar Association.  Rated –“AV” (highest possible ranking) by Martindale-Hubble Law Directory.

Forty-five years ago, my family started the very first Home Health Agency in SWFL because there was no one to turn to when my father became critically ill. My experience with my dad and with assisting seniors at mom’s agency has made advocating for my elder clientele very personal to me. It is the reason I have specialized in medicaid planning and addressing the specific concerns and needs of seniors enabling them to plan for their family and their future and live secure in the knowledge that their legal and financial needs are being taken care of.. Accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Former President, Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professional Association

For more than 27 years I have been representing clients in bankruptcy court in Fort Myers.  I help clients file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  When you hire me you will receive personalized attention.  I understand that financial problems arise for many different reasons.  I'm not here to judge you - I'm here to help you.

Evening and Weekend Appointments24 hour emergency client hotline. I've been practicing Family Law for over 10 years, but I approach things a little differently than many other attorneys.  I am caring and compassionate.  I'll guide you through every step of the process and help you get on with your life. BUT... I don't run away from a fight when the other side decides to play rough.

Douglas Dodson is an elder law attorney based in Fort Myers. He serves the elderly, the aging, and their loved ones in Southwest Florida by assisting them in addressing the challenges of aging. Mr. Dodson’s practice areas include life care planning, estate planning, guardianship, and probate and trust administration. His goal is to help the elderly maintain their independence and security and to assist clients and their loved ones in addressing the stresses that often arise in the aging process.

Diana Dawn graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies Magna Cum Laude in 2009. Throughout her four years at FGCU, she was listed on the Dean’s and President’s List for seven semesters. Diana Dawn was an active member of Phi Eta Sigma, which recognizes high scholastic achievement, from 2005-2009, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity from 2007-2009, and Golden Key International Honor Society, which recognizes leadership, service, and academics. Additionally, she was the president and captain of the competitive and performing FGCU dance team. In 2012, Diana Dawn graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. She was an active member from 2009- 2012 in the Women’s Law Association and held an officer’s position within the Association from 2011-2012. She was also involved in the Southern Lawyer’s Association and found a vast interest in human trafficking awareness.Diana Dawn joined Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured while attending FGCU in 2007 and continued working through law school. After passing the Florida Bar, she is the newest attorney at the firm. In addition to engaging in trial advocacy during law school, Diana Dawn has prepared for and attended multiple trials under the supervision of Bruce L. Scheiner and Preston Scheiner.

Destiney R. Smith, Esq is by nature drawn to helping other people. As a Family attorney, she has extensive experience fighting for spouses who want to protect their assets, parents who want the best for their children, and those who want to protect their constitutional rights.. Sunny Southwest Florida became home to Destiney in 2011 when she joined an Immigration Law Firm and developed the Family and Criminal law practices. She began practicing as a sole practitioner in 2014. Destiney continues to serve the Southwest community with her zealous representation.