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Christopher L. Pope joined the Pavese Law Firm in 2012 and became a partner in the Firm in 2018. Mr. Pope is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Condominium and Planned Development Law; and Construction Law (Board certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for the competency and experience of a lawyer practicing in a specialty area). He primarily focuses his practice in the areas of Condominium and Homeowners’ Association Law; Construction Law; and Real Estate.. He represents and advises clients, including top national homebuilders, contractors, developers, commercial associations, homeowners’ and condominium associations, and individuals on a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to, the following:. Condominium and Homeowners’ Association, and Planned Development Law. General legal counsel regarding the statutes, rules, and regulations for community associations in FloridaDrafting, interpreting, and amending community association governing documents, including Declarations, Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Architectural Review GuidelinesCovenants EnforcementDrafting and negotiating contracts with vendors and contractorsCollection of association assessments and fees, including lien enforcement and foreclosureCondominium and homeowners’ association litigation and alternative dispute resolutionDisputes arising from maintenance and repair of common areasAdministrative representation before the Florida Department of Business and Professional RegulationPreservation and revitalization of covenants under Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA)Common area improvements (clubhouse and golf course renovations, boat docks, and other improvements)Construction Law. Preparing and filing construction liens and statutory notices, including Notices of Commencement, Notices to Owner, and lien waivers and releases for compliance with Chapter 713, Florida StatutesDrafting and reviewing construction contracts, including AIA, EJCDC, and Consensus DocumentsContract and Change Order negotiationAdministrative representation in licensure and permitting mattersConstruction lendingNotices of construction defects under Chapter 558, Florida StatutesConstruction-related litigation and arbitration (lien foreclosure and priority; prompt payment; change order disputes; retainage disputes; surety claims; delay claims; warranty and defect claims)Public and private bond claimsReal Estate. Residential and commercial real estate closingsPreparing and negotiating leases from both landlord and tenant perspectives1031 ExchangesContract negotiation and disputesLandlord and tenant disputesSelf-Directed IRAsPrior to practicing law, Mr. Pope worked as an Area Construction Manager for one of the nation’s largest homebuilders where he managed and directed construction for master planned golf course communities, some with build-outs of 5,000 homes. He has also managed condominium rehabilitations, underground utility installations, and site work. Because of this experience, Mr. Pope has a unique insight into the client’s perspective on community association, construction, and real estate matters.. Mr. Pope obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University, where he majored in Management of Information Systems. He then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor and Diploma in Civil Law from Louisiana State University. Mr. Pope also holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from the Boston University School of Law.. Mr. Pope is a member of the Florida Bar and the Lee County Bar Association, and a past member of the American Inns of Court (Calusa Chapter).. Representative Experience. Represented a Fortune 500 Company during the construction closeout of its global headquartersRepresented a major sub-contractor in successfully negotiating resolution of a payment dispute involving the general contractor and the Florida Department of TransportationHas successfully completed Covenants Revitalization for 15 homeowners’ associations since 2015Represented a homeowners’ association in the acquisition of a golf course, restaurant, and other amenities and improvements.

Bruce Scheiner attended the University of Miami for both his undergraduate degree and law school. Upon graduation from the University of Miami's Law School in 1970, Bruce began his career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida. Soon after, he and his wife Cheryl moved to Southwest Florida. Bruce and Cheryl opened a small office in downtown Fort Myers (now known as the River District). Bruce saw a need for strong representation for people who were injured in various types of vehicle accidents, including automobile, motorcycle, truck, uninsured motorists and injuries to pedestrians.  Any case that involved the negligence or intentional hurtful acts of people or businesses against an individual, Bruce was willing and able to represent the victim against large corporations and insurance companies.

Born and raised in Southwest Florida.  I am committed to helping to serve this community.  I served in the United States Army during Desert Storm and Desert Shield.  I want to be your soldier for your case.

Bernardo Injury Law has served the citizens of Fort Myers, Florida, for over 25 years. We strive to provide aggressive, high-quality representation to injury victims. Our law firm never has and never will represent an insurance company. When you are injured or have lost a loved one due to negligence, Fort Myers injury lawyer Joe Bernardo and our dedicated team will protect your rights and fight for the compensation you are entitled to.. Our personal injury lawyer will collect no fee unless we recover a settlement or jury verdict on your behalf. For a free consultation, call or toll free at , or send us an e-mail at

Benjamin A.A. Russell joined the Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, as a trial attorney in March 2011.  Prior to joining Associates & Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, Benjamin was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County where he prosecuted numerous cases in both jury and bench trials and was a Division Chief in Juvenile Circuit Court where he trained other Assistant State Attorneys for felony jury trials and represented the State of Florida in Juvenile Drug Court.  After fighting for justice in the courts of Miami, Benjamin and his wife Jaime moved to Tupelo, Mississippi where he practiced civil, criminal, and family law with his father Rhett Russell.        Benjamin is admitted to practice law in all the state courts of Florida, Massachusetts, and Mississippi; the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida; and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi.  Benjamin is also a member of the Florida Lee County Bar Association, Mississippi Lee County Bar Association, Florida Justice Association,  and American Association for Justice.

Antoinette, or Toni, Peck is an experienced trial court litigator. A strong legal analyst, Ms. Peck carefully evaluates all cases to find individualized resolutions to each client’s unique case.. She prides herself on keeping her clients well informed, and maintains the integrity to give a prospective client an honest assessment to the strengths and weaknesses of their case, providing them with a low-cost or free alternative to litigation if available.

Anthony J. Cetrangelo, Esq. is an Associate at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., practicing law in the areas of, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business.. Mr. Cetrangelo received his Juris Doctoris from Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science from Troy University, Troy, Alabama in 2011. Mr. Cetrangelo graduated from Troy University with honors, majoring in Literature and minoring in Criminal Justice.. In law school, Mr. Cetrangelo was presented with the Dean’s Honor Roll Award and two CALI Awards for Business Law and Computer Law. He also was a Student-Ambassador for the law school and competed on the Moot Court Team.. While at Troy University, Mr. Cetrangelo played Division-1 College Football for the Troy Trojans as a kicker and was named to the Sun Belt Conference’s Commissioner’s List, which honors Student-Athletes with a 3.5 G.P.A. or better. Mr. Cetrangelo also won three Sun Belt Conference Championships while playing with the Troy Trojans.. Mr. Cetrangelo is licensed to practice law in Florida. Professional Memberships. Practice Areas

Andrew is a graduate of Michigan State University and is a member of the State Bar of Florida and State Bar of Michigan.  While an undergraduate Andrew worked in the Washington, D.C. offices of U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham and later studied Comparative Democracy at the University of London and University of Edinburgh.  During law school Andrew was employed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan overseeing their Lansing branch office.  He was an oralist for MSU Law’s Willem C. Vis Moot Commercial Arbitration team and competed in the world championship competition in Vienna, Austria.  While studying for the Bar Exam Andrew was a law clerk for the AV-rated personal injury firm Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C.  Andrew moved to Lee County in 2007 and began as an Associate with the criminal defense firm  Aiken, O’Halloran & Associates.  In 2012 Andrew was elevated to partner in the newly-styled Aiken, O’Halloran & Banyai.  In 2016 Andrew was elected president of the Lee County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and was reelected to a second consecutive term in 2017.  Andrew was named Executive Director of the Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc. in 2018.

After serving four years in the Navy JAG Corps in Norfolk, VA, I decided to open up Roy W. Foxall, P.A. in Fort Myers, Florida, in 1995. My law practice focuses on complex courtroom-based cases such as divorce and civil litigation. In the past few years, Ft. Myers has seen a dramatic increase in foreclosure suits with homeowners facing potential judgments of hundreds of thousands of dollars. While mortgage foreclosure defense was an occasional area of practice prior to this, it has become one of the main focuses of my firm.. I also help clients resolve the following legal challenges:

A true Southern gentleman, Sawyer’s Fort Myers roots run five generations deep. As an accomplished businessman and attorney, Sawyer is dedicated to protecting and improving Lee County’s quality of life and business climate. Sawyer has earned the respect and praise of many in the legal profession for his level of integrity and commitment to the protection of Constitutional rights. Courtroom to boardroom, he is invariably steps ahead of others, protecting the interests of his clients. His strategy and negotiation tactics are unparalleled and his ability to deliver is unrivaled. Cutting through the clutter and prioritizing what is important gives his clients the unmistakable assurance that they are the most important client; that every client of Wilbur Smith is a client of Sawyer’s.

A legal matter is of major importance to you. At The Law Office of Frank E. DePeña, each case regardless of value, receives the same professional attention and our total commitment