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“I am honored to roll up my sleeves and fight for those injured, disfigured, or killed because of greed, carelessness, or negligence. It is a privilege to guide people out of the darkness and into the light after tragedy strikes. To me, these aren’t just cases, it’s real people’s lives and loved ones at stake. I take these cases personally, and I won’t stop fighting until justice is done.”. Mr. Gartland was born in Newtown, Connecticut, and moved to the Southwest Florida area when he was a child with his parents and younger brother Colin. Since then, Mr. Gartland has always called and considered southwest Florida his home. After graduating from Port Charlotte High School, Mr. Gartland attended Florida Gulf Coast University (“FGCU”) where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Forensic Studies and Criminal Justice, graduating with academic honors. Mr. Gartland then attended the University of Cincinnati where he received his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with academic distinction. Mr. Gartland then attended the esteemed and prestigious University of Florida, Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida – where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2018.. While in law school, Mr. Gartland was a member of and participated in trial team, served as president of the Law Student Transfer Organization, received the Wildcard Award for oral advocacy, obtained a certificate of concentration in Criminal Justice, and a pro-bono award for his philanthropic work volunteering while in law school. During his time at UF Law Mr. Gartland took numerous courses centered around litigation, negotiation, advocacy, and trial. During his academic career at UF Mr. Gartland also worked as a certified legal intern (“CLI”) with the Law Offices of Kathleen A. Smith, Public Defender, for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Fort Myers to gain trial experience before graduating from law school.. After graduation and passing the Florida Bar Exam. Mr. Gartland began his legal career as an associate attorney at Swope, Rodante P.A., in Tampa, where he represented and assisted individuals and families who had been injured or killed because of greed, carelessness, and negligence. While at Swope, Rodante P.A., he assisted in the litigation and trial of a personal injury case that resulted in a top 25 trial verdict for the State of Florida in 2019, with a jury award of over $3.83 million dollars. Mr. Gartland continued to realize success as a litigation attorney at Gunter Firm in Fort Myers where he litigated, negotiated, and settled numerous employment, breach of contract, and personal injury type matters, claims, and cases. In April of 2021, Mr. Gartland joined The Pendas Law Firm’s Fort Myers office to continue to develop and hone his litigation and trial skills. During his time at The Pendas Law Firm Mr. Gartland succeeded in resolving more than $8, dollars’ worth of cases, claims, and legal matters for his clients. During his time at The Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Gartland organized and spearheaded the Pendas Law Firm Disaster Relief Center in the aftermath following Hurricane Ian wherein food, water, supplies, and information was given out and disseminated to individuals and families in need after the storm to help them start their respective post-storm recoveries.. In the first quarter of 2024, Mr. Gartland joined the litigation team at Garvin Injury Law, bringing with him his wealth of experience and successes in compassionately and zealously representing individuals and families who have been injured or killed because of someone’s greed, carelessness, or negligence. Mr. Gartland takes a client-centered approach to the personal injury process, which begins at the time that a client retains the Firm and continues all the way up and through the trial process. Mr. Gartland works tirelessly and aggressively to be a light for his clients during what can often be the darkest time of their respective lives. As a result of Mr. Gartland’s relentless pursuit of justice for his clients the legal industry in Florida has taken notice. In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Mr. Gartland was named to the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” list by The National Trial Lawyers Association in the State of Florida, for his work in plaintiff side civil litigation. In 2023, Mr. Gartland served on the executive board of the Lee County Bar Association, the Lee County Bar Association Foundation, and was also the President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Lee County Bar Association (a/k/a “Lee YLD”). Mr. Gartland’s drive, dedication, compassion, legal acumen, and no-quit attitude have culminated with him being named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2023 and 2024, an honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of all lawyers in the State of Florida.. In his little free time Mr. Gartland enjoys giving back to the Southwest Florida community by volunteering with various philanthropic organizations, attending and sponsoring events locally in partnership with the Lee County Bar Association, playing sports, traveling, camping, writing music, going to the beautiful beaches of Southwest Florida, and attending church.

Zachary Cantor graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in English Language & Literature. Following graduation Mr. Cantor attended Brooklyn Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate.  While attending law school Mr. Cantor worked at a plaintiff's personal injury law firm in New York City in order to supplement the academic training of law school with the real world training gained by working side by side with experienced personal injury attorneys on a daily basis.  Following graduation from law school Mr. Cantor spent many years practicing law as a litigation attorney in New York and New Jersey before moving to Florida and opening the Law Firm of Cantor & Cantor.. Mr. Cantor has extensive personal injury and criminal defense experience having spent many years successfully litigating personal injury and criminal defense cases. Mr. Cantor practices personal injury law in all areas including general civil liability, vehicle negligence, premises liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death.  In the realm of criminal defense Mr. Cantor defends clients accused of all manner of crimes from second degree misdemeanors to felony charges punishable by life in prison.. During his career, Mr. Cantor has prided himself on his ability to achieve outstanding results for his clients. Mr. Cantor knows that when you have been injured due to the negligence of another party, or arrested for a crime, you are involved in a potentially life changing situation.  By deeply understanding the singular importance of each case that comes across his desk Mr. Cantor is able to lead clients through the process and guide them to the results they seek.. There is no more important decision you will make regarding your Personal Injury Claim or Criminal Charge than the lawyer you choose to hire. Mr. Cantor is available any time, day or night, for a free consultation to discuss your injury or arrest.

William “Max” Ferris is an associate attorney with the Knott Ebelini Hart, primarily concentrating his practice in the areas of business, commercial and construction litigation matters.. Before joining the firm, Max received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law, graduating Cum Laude. During his time in law school, Max was a Federal Judicial Extern for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court under the Honorable Caryl E. Delano. In addition, he worked as a law clerk for the firm.. Max was an Associate Editor for the Journal of International Aging Law and Policy and spent much of his time volunteering with the Florida Brewers Guild and 360 Eats. In his free time, Max enjoys spending time with his family and playing pickleball.. Max is an active member of the Lee County Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division and General, Civil and Business Litigation Section. Max is also a member of the Florida Bar Association and American Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division, Law Practice Division, and Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division. Max is also an approved title insurance agent for Attorneys' Title Fund Services.

We recognize that divorce is one of the most difficult processes our clients will ever go through. It involves the most important aspects of our clients' lives, from their children to their economic security. We opened the Law Firm of Douglas E. Spiegel, PA. to provide our clients with effective and aggressive legal representation while providing a compassionate and reliable personal touch. We give our clients the personal attention they deserve and need during this difficult time. We work closely with our clients to develop strategies to protect assets and ensure our clients can maintain their standard of living after the divorce is final.. Unlike many other firms we limit our practice to only family law and marital law. From divorce, division of property and custody disputes to post-divorce matters, we can develop a sound strategy in line with your goals. We are knowledgeable, aggressive, and compassionate. But we refuse to "tell you what you want to hear" simply to obtain or keep your business. You need honest information and advice to make decisions based on the facts, the law, and the probabilities of the outcome you wish.. For Effective and Compassionate Representation Contact Fort Myers Family Law Attorney Douglas E. Spiegel, P.A.. If you are searching for a confident, decisive Fort Myers divorce lawyer, contact Douglas E. Spiegel P.A. We serve clients in the Fort Myers and surrounding areas, including Estero, Cape Coral, LaBelle, Marco Island, Sanibel, Naples, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda. We are conveniently located in the Downtown Fort Myers area. We will estimate the costs of various options with you before proceeding, as we understand that financial limitations are a reality in many family law situations.

Timothy A. McCan, II (“TJ”) has focused his practice in Divorce, Marital, and Family Law since graduating from law school. TJ handles dissolution of marriage (divorce), prenuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, paternity, custody, child support, and domestic violence injunctions. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.. TJ was recognized by the American Institute of Legal Advocates (2018) as a “Rising Star”, as a “Best Attorney” by the Best Attorneys of America (2017-2018) and also nominated by his peers as one of Lee County’s best dressed attorneys. TJ was also selected to be one of 29 attorneys in the State of Florida to be a Fellow in the Florida Bar’s William Reece Leadership Academy for the 2018-2019 class.. Prior to joining The Bergermann Law Firm  2022, TJ founded the family law section of prominent local law firm, he established a successful solo practice in 2018,  and  also worked in a boutique family law firm where he worked with a Board Certified Family Law attorney on complex and high net worth divorce cases in Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties.. TJ is originally from Noblesville, Indiana, but has called Southwest Florida his home since 2007, when he relocated to attend Florida Gulf Coast University (GO EAGLES!). TJ has his Bachelors of Science in Business Management and obtained his J.D. from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. When not working, TJ enjoys traveling, orangetheory, and spending time with his Husband and their two dogs, Stanley and Olive.

Terry B. Cramer, III is an experiened attorney orginally from Tampa, FL. After moving to Fort Myers in 2012, Terry has worked in both the public and private realms. Terry always fights for his clients, ensuring they get the represenation they expect and deserve. He works tirelessly to make sure the outcome of each and every case he takes on is fair and just.. As the former City Attorney for the City of Fort Myers, Terry knows what it takes to represent the people and get results. Terry is there for his clients, no matter what time of day they call on him. Terry understands how important it is to be trusted by clients, and takes pride in the reputation he has attained for himself.

STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY WITH OVER 38 YEARS EXPERIENCE.  WHITE COLLAR CRIMES, SEX CRIMES, VIOLENT CRIMES, DRUG CRIMES, CONSPIRACY CHARGES, ECONOMIC CRIMES, VIOLATION OF PROBATION OR SUPERVISED RELEASE  CONCERNED, CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE.  REASONABLE FEES, EXCELLENT SERVICE

Sean C. O’Halloran has lived in Fort Myers since 1973. He received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1996 and graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in 1999. After being admitted to the state bar, he worked at the State Attorney's Office prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases. Mr. O’Halloran then spent time as a felony prosecutor in Fort Myers at the State Attorney's Office, trying cases including murder trials, firearm-related offenses, drug violations, robberies, and aggravated battery allegations. He and his legal partner Attorney Peter D. Aiken formed their joint practice, Aiken & O'Halloran, in 2003.

Scot D. Goldberg. A founding member of the firm, Scot D. Goldberg is a Fort Myers native and member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Lee County Personal Injury Association, the Florida Bar, the Federal Bar Association, the Federal Court of the Middle and Northern Districts, the Florida Justice Association (formerly known as the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), The American Association for Justice (formerly known as The Association of Trial Lawyers of America); the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America; and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. He currently serves as counsel for the Coalition for Justice on a pro bono basis.  He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Quality of Life Center and the Deaf Service Center of Fort Myers.  Scot is on the Executive Board of Directors for the Southwest Florida Chapter of the NAACP, and also serves as its Legal Redress Attorney.  In 2009, Scot was selected for membership in the Princeton Global Network.  He is a former member of the Zoning and Planning Advisory Committee for the City of Cape Coral.  Scot has volunteered his time for a number of years with the Moot Court Program, working with local high school students to give them opportunities to participate in mock court proceedings. He also is an authorized volunteer for Meals on Wheels.  Scot  previously served his community as a Hearing Officer for the City of Fort Myers and as an Honorary Deputy for the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. The primary focus of Scot’s law practice is in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, and Criminal Law cases.Scot graduated from the University of South Florida in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology. One of his interests while attending USF was Social Science; which led to his invitation for membership in Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Science.He then went on to Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995. He was admitted to the Florida Bar and the U. S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, in 1995. Scot began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney with the 20th Judicial Circuit, 1995 – 1996. In conjunction with his work at the State Attorney’s Office, he received certification in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency from the U.S. Department of Justice. He later became an associate at the law firm of Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. Mr. Goldberg was selected for Who’s Who in American Law, 2000/2001.  In July 2000, Scot became one of the four founding members of the firm.

Richard is an AV Rated attorney who has practiced trial law for over 25 years in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts and Florida.

Richard D. DeBoest, II is the co-founder and managing partner of Goede, Adamczyk,  DeBoest, & Cross PLLC. His practice is concentrated exclusively in community association law.. Mr. DeBoest regularly speaks and writes on community association law topics. In the past his presentations have covered topics such as assessment collection, conducting board meetings, community association law updates, covenant enforcement and financial aspects of association operation.. Richard is the co-author of the chapter on drafting condominium declarations in the book Florida Condominium and Community Association Law published by The Florida Bar. He also contributes as regular guest columnist on various Condo and HOA legal issues in the Naples Daily News, Stuart News, St. Lucie News Tribune and Indian River Press Journal.. Focusing on preventing problems before they occur and finding common sense solutions to problems after they occur is Mr. DeBoest’s personal philosophy with regard to practicing community association law. Additionally, he prides himself on making prompt personal service a cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship.. Staying in touch professionally is a key element of his success. Mr. DeBoest is a member of The Florida Bar and serves on its Condominium and Planned Development Committee. He is also on the Board of Directors of the South Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Associations Institute and was the Chapter President for 2001, as well as having served as a past member of the Florida Legislative Alliance Committee.. Mr. DeBoest received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in 1986 and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1993. During law school he was Executive Editor of the Nova Law Review which is where he met his wife, Heather, who is also a lawyer.. Serving all of Southwest Florida including: Counties of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Broward, Dade, Glades, Hendry, and Palm Beach.  Cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, and LaBelle.. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. This web site is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Preston J. Scheiner (PJ) joined Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured as a trial attorney in 2007. Today, Preston Scheiner works side-by-side with his father Bruce L. Scheiner, where he aspires to continue the firm's legacy of compassionate and dedicated service. PJ has been recognized for his trial and negotiating skills and has brought numerous cases to resolution through mediation and trial on behalf of the firm and its clients. He is licensed to practice law in all state courts in Florida, as well as the federal court for the Middle District of Florida.. A graduate of Amherst College, Mr. Scheiner attended the University of Miami School of law, where he graduated Cum Laude, and was awarded the John F. Evans Memorial Scholarship for the most outstanding student in litigation skills; the Thomas Ewald Memorial Award Recipient, as the top student in litigation skills who most exemplifies devotion to high standards and ethical conduct; the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Litigation Skills; and the Dean's Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Academic Performance in Litigation Skills.

Our firm has extensive experience in both state and federal courts, and we are admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor, a felony, or a federal crime, we will aggressively defend your case. With a former prosecutor and a board certified criminal trial expert at our firm, it is clear why we have earned a reputation for our strong trial work. Additionally, the firm takes a special interest in assisting minor clients facing juvenile charges. We firmly believe in protecting the futures' of our youth and the integrity of our community by keeping them out of the criminal system as much as possible. If you have been charged with a crime in Fort Myers, it is important that you contact a defense attorney as soon as possible following the arrest. Your rights and your future are on the line. Do not waste this opportunity to acquire skilled legal defense: call us today to schedule a case evaluation.

Originally from New York, I went to St. John's University in Queens, NY for my undergraduate degree.   From there I went on to law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI.  After completing law school I moved back to NY and practiced there until it was time for a change.  Warmer weather was my calling, and in 2011 I made Fort Myers, FL my new home.  I started off as an Assistant Public Defender, and was able to learn invaluable lessons about client management, the law, the legal system, and many of its intricacies.  At the end of 2014 I left the Public Defender's office and joined the law firm of Brown, Suarez, Rios, & Weinberg, PA.  The firm has several offices located in Naples, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Sarasota and Arcadia.  We serve clients in counties all over the State of Florida including Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Desoto, Hendry, Glades, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, and many more.

My philosophy is simple: the cornerstone of my legal approach is achieving creative solutions for you that put family first. Family law cases are complex and emotional – and the consequences of the outcome affect you and your family for the rest of your lives. Every family is unique, and I dedicate myself to providing creative solutions to my clients as they restructure their family.. I have developed my philosophy as I have navigated the family law waters in various roles, among several states, with hundreds of families since beginning my work in family law in 2012. Your rights, emotional health, and future are paramount as I work relentlessly to get you the results you are seeking in your family law matter. Just as your family is your compass that guides everything you do, putting your family first is my guiding star as long as I am your legal advocate.. Here are some things to know about me:. Graduate of Delaware Law School (Juris Doctorate; Magna Cum Laude)Judicial extern to the Honorable Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme CourtJudicial extern to the Honorable Robert B. Coonin and the Honorable Arlene Minus Coopadge of the Family Court of the State of DelawareGraduate of Florida Gulf Coast University (Master of Business Administration)Graduate of Bryant University (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; concentration in Finance)Current Board Member of the Young Lawyers Division Lee County Bar Association 2020

Ms. Abraham is a partner and trial attorney at Goldberg Noone Abraham. She focuses her practice to complex civil litigation involving serious injury and wrongful death arising from motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. Ms. Abraham is a proud Florida Gator, having earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, as well as her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida. Ms. Abraham is admitted to practice in all state courts of Florida and New York, as well as before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.. Since joining the firm in 2013, Ms. Abraham has worked diligently to obtain several multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements. Ms. Abraham is passionate about representing victims of crime ranging from shootings and sexual assaults to car accidents involving a drunk driver. Ms. Abraham is known for her tireless pursuit of justice on behalf of those she represents. As a lawyer and a mother, Ms. Abraham is a powerful advocate for children. She is committed to holding wrongdoers accountable while recovering maximum compensation available under Florida law.. In addition to her work at the firm, Ms. Abraham remains active throughout the community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Abuse Counseling & Treatment Center, Inc. (ACT) and as an officer of the Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Abraham enjoys volunteering her time to mentor young adults as they pursue higher level education and begin their careers. In 2019, Ms. Abraham was featured in Gulfshore Business Magazine's 40 Under 40, recognizing Southwest Florida's most accomplished business professionals. In the same year, she was appointed to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Ms. Abraham's passion, integrity, and results continue to be noticed by her peers and the community. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, she was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, a prestigious recognition given to no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in the state each year.

Michael Raheb has successfully handled hundreds of cases in the state and federal courts of Southern Florida, in both the criminal and civil arenas. He believes in aggressively attacking all aspects of the opposing side’s case to obtain the most favorable outcome for his clients. As part of this aggressive representation, Mr. Raheb makes sure each of his clients’ cases is handled personally and that they have access to his skills and counsel anytime of the day or night.. To arrange a free consultation with Mr. Raheb, please click here.. BackgroundMr. Raheb served as lead defense counsel in one of Florida’s most publicized sexual battery cases, State v. Hiatt. The victim’s case received national coverage through personal interviews with Governor Bush and a Lifetime network documentary. Several state laws were passed in the victim’s name. With an offer to the defendant of life in prison without the possibility of parole, Mr. Raheb successfully defended his client, who was acquitted in less than three hours.. Michael Raheb has also:Served as Assistant Public DefenderBeen an integral part of an appellate opinion, Young v. ShoapFiled dozens of writs of habeas corpusHandled jury trials ranging from DUI/BUI to murder and aggravated sex battery.. His educational background includes:JD—Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, 1997. Summer Abroad Program University of Geneva, International Health Law, Comparative Analysis of Women’s rights. Summer Abroad Program At the Sorbonne, University of Paris: Comparative Analysis of European Union Law. Legal Intern at the Aleph Institute in Surfside, Florida, helping prison inmates with their religious rights during their incarcerationLegal Intern, Legal Society of Broward CountySemi-finalist, F. Lee Bailey Moot Court TournamentMBA—Specialization in International Business, St. Thomas University, Miami, 1994; graduated Cum Laude. BBA—Major in Management, University of Miami, 1992; President’s list, Provost’s list. Fluent in Spanish and French. Mr. Raheb is an active participant in his professional community, holding memberships with the Cape Coral Bar Association,Collier County Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, North Dade County Bar Association, Collier County Bar Association and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Lee County and volunteers as counsel/judge for Teen Court in Lee County, Florida.. Helping ClientsMr. Raheb is fully committed to his clients. If you have a legal matter you’d like to discuss—from immigration issues to criminal law matters—contact Michael Raheb today to start planning your course of action.. Awards

Michael Mummert began his legal career working at the Public Defender of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit as an Assistant Public Defender for eight years. Michael left to join Faga Law Group, PA where he was a litigation attorney focusing on criminal law, family law and civil litigation. Upon the passing of Michael's Law Partner, Antonio Faga, Michael opened Mummert & Starling, PLLC. Michael has over 15 years of criminal defense experience from misdemeanor to capital cases. Michael has completed well over 50 jury trials, including a capital jury trial, and over 50 non-jury trials. His years of experience, knowledge of the law and rules of evidence, along with his extensive trial experience makes Michael Mummert the ideal attorney for your case when you need an experience trial attorney. Michael looks forward to being able to provide his clients with a range of expertise, a quality of service unmatched by any other interdisciplinary law firm, and providing this service with compassion, diligence and professionalism.

Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, and a member of the Lee County Bar Association. Other community activities include: Finance Committee for the Diocese of Venice (Southwest Florida Catholic Churches); Chairman of the St. Francis Parish Church Council; and Fort Myers Property Owners Association. I have been with the firm since 1969 assisting clients with Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Real Property Law cases.

Melissa Sherman earned her Juris Doctor from the Barry University School of Law in Orlando, where she graduated magna cum laude, and when she’s not defending clients, she’s volunteering in the Fort Myers community. She opened the Sherman Defense Law Firm in May 2021. Defense attorney Melissa Sherman has successfully represented misdemeanor and felony defendants in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and throughout central and south Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Melissa Sherman has represented defendants charged with crimes that include robbery, arson, aggravated battery, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft, burglary, and driving under the influence (DUI).

Matt was born in Ferguson, Missouri, and was raised primarily in the Midwest. As the son of a single mother, Matt learned the value of a dollar from a young age. Matt attended four separate high schools, in Indiana, Missouri, Florida, and finally Illinois. In 1999, Matt began his Bachelor’s at Southern Illinois University, in Carbondale, Illinois. When he was three classes from graduating with his degree in Psychology, Matt left school in order to work at the family business in South Carolina. Matt spent ten years in South Carolina, learning the family furniture business, and helping it grow. His time in the business taught him how to be an independent self-starter, and how to meet and exceed client’s needs, but most importantly, how to be a creative problem solver.. After ten years in the furniture business, Matt decided he wanted to finish his degree and pursue other careers, but was unsure of what direction he would go. After careful consideration, Matt thought back to all those arguments won, all the times strangers would tell him he would make a good lawyer after coming up with creative solutions to customer issues. It seemed like a long-shot at the time for a man who was already 34 years old, but two and a half years later, with the support of his wife and two young children, Matt would graduate from Florida Coastal School of Law (“FCSL”) number 1 in his class of 241, Summa Cum Laude, with numerous other honors and achievements, including being named a Dean’s Scholar all semesters, receiving 6 book awards (recognizing top performance in individual classes), and an invitation into the Academic Honors Program. Matt was also a member of the FCSL Law Review, an Assistant Director of the Pro Bono Program, for which he received recognition for providing more than 75 hours of pro bono service, and a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society.. While in Law School, Matt devoted extra time to the study of Criminal Law, completing externships at both the Public Defender’s Clinic, and the Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit, as well as additional classes concerning criminal procedure and trial practice. This extra focus in the area of criminal law earned Matt an advanced certificate in criminal law.. After law school, Matt applied to 18 of the 20 Offices of the State Attorney and ultimately decided that Fort Myers was the place he wanted to begin the practice of law and raise his family. Matt spent approximately two and a half years at the Office of the State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit, working cases ranging from DUI to drug trafficking, and working on specialty court dockets such as drug court and domestic violence. His time as a prosecutor taught him how to be efficient and detail-oriented, and gave him a comprehensive understanding of how local offices prosecute criminal cases.. In January 2020, Matt joined the Rios Law Group in order to continue his pursuit of justice. With a keen eye for spotting legal issues, Matt is able to apply his experience as a prosecutor in order to come up with creative solutions to the complex problems associated with criminal prosecutions.

Lisa A. Difilippo, Esq. was born and raised in Queens, New York until she and her family moved to Miami, Florida where she completed high school and college. Lisa supported herself through college working as a paralegal at a boutique Miami law firm that specialized in automobile accidents and criminal defense. It was there that she discovered how much she loved helping people during difficult times in their life and prepared herself to attend law school.. Lisa attended Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida where she was an active member of the Student Bar Association, the Women’s Law Association and Moot Court. While in law school, Lisa competed in numerous oral advocacy competitions throughout the United States and was the recipient of the Best Oral Advocate Award in 2014 and winner of the 2014 St. Thomas More Trial Competition. She graduated in 2014 with her Juris Doctor and was recognized at graduation for her trial accomplishments.. Immediately after law school, she was hired by the State Attorney’s Office for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit where she conducted dozens of criminal trials in Collier County, Hendry County, and Glades County. After serving three years with the State, Lisa was hired by a Naples commodity brokerage firm as their general in-house attorney handling their contracts and civil litigation.. In recent years, Lisa successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and trial verdicts for her clients. In 2024, Lisa was nominated as one of South Florida’s “Top Lawyers” and was recognized for her career achievements.. Lisa currently specializes in personal injury matters including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, wrongful death, trucking accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, and catastrophic injury cases. Lisa is also familiar with, and has had the pleasure of representing Plaintiffs in, complex litigation matters involving contracts and product liability matters. Lisa also handles criminal defense, including misdemeanor, felony and traffic infractions.

Like his father and grandfather before him, Logan Goldberg knew early in life that his passion for advocating for the rights of those who have been wronged would lead him to the practice of personal injury law. Logan is an Associate Attorney with Goldberg Noone and focuses his practice on the litigation of personal injury and wrongful death cases.. Logan earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 2015, followed by earning his Juris Doctorate Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College of Law, (FAMU), in December 2017. Upon passing the Florida Bar exam, Logan became a prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Charlotte County, Florida, where he tried cases in both County and Circuit Court for almost two years.. Logan’s tenacity, compassion for his clients and unwavering dedication to the rule of law mean you will always have a fighter in your corner, tirelessly standing up for what you deserve. He believes people who have suffered a serious injury, or family members who have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, deserve to be represented by an attorney who won’t quit until justice has been served.. In addition to his service to our community as a personal injury attorney, Logan also enjoys volunteering through Lee County’s Community Cooperative and their Meals on Wheels program, along with giving his time to Habitat for Humanity.. In his leisure time, Logan enjoys boating and fishing the beautiful waters of Southwest Florida, and spending time with his family. A goal he has always looked forward to, he is excited to join his father and the other partners at Goldberg Noone, continuing his legal career fighting for his clients.

Leland Eric Garvin, a Florida native and second generation trial attorney, began his legal career working as a Prosecutor. While at the State Attorney’s office, he gained invaluable trial experience representing the State of Florida in countless jury trials at both the misdemeanor and felony levels.. Prior to taking the job with the State, and throughout law school; Mr. Garvin worked for one of the larger personal injury law firms in South Florida. When he wasn’t handling injury and auto accident cases; he made time for the Moot Court Honor Society. It was during his time with Moot Court that he developed a love for the courtroom and passionate advocacy.. After leaving his job as a prosecutor, Mr. Garvin started his own firm handling both criminal defense and injury cases. More recently he and his father Jeff decided to combine their two practices to better serve the needs of their clients.. In 2009, Leland was selected as “one of the best up and coming attorneys” in the state of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine and listed in the 2009 edition of Strathmore’s Who’s Who.. In 2010, Mr. Garvin was named by Florida Super Lawyers magazine as one of the Top Young Lawyers in Florida. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers for this list.. Leland was also selected as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers Association in 2012.. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Justice Association in addition to being a member of the PULSE Committee for the American Heart Association.. Leland is a member of American Association for Justice, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Broward County Justice Association, Broward, and Lee County Bar Association. He concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and criminal defense litigation.. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida.

Lee Viacava has successfully resolved thousands of cases for his clients during his 17+ years practicing law. Mr. Viacava has skillfully advocated for his clients in Southwest Florida for over 17 years. Lee uniquely tailors his representation for each individual client to best suit their needs and exclusively practices criminal defense. He takes the time to properly approach each and every case because he handles all of his own cases personally. Lee Viacava is able to consistently achieve outstanding results on behalf of his clients. Having resided in Southwest Florida since childhood, Mr. Viacava has developed extensive community ties. Lee draws upon his entire well of resources for every case in order to ensure the best possible results for his clients.. Lee Viacava graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. Following graduation Mr. Viacava received his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. While in law school he received the honor of being elected to both the Moot Court Board and the Mock Trial Board. Lee Viacava was further awarded the prestigious Litigation Certificate of Achievement during his tenure at Thomas Cooley Law School. Upon graduation from law school he returned to Southwest Florida area where he was raised and began a law career focused on litigation.. The most important decision you make regarding your case will be the lawyer you choose to hire. You need an attorney on your case who is going to explore all avenues and leave no stone unturned in order to get you the best possible result. The last thing you need is a lawyer who does not want to go to trial. Lee Viacava is ready to fight on your behalf towards getting you the best possible result.