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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.

Carmen Dellutri is the Founder, and Managing Partner of The Dellutri Law Group, P.A. He is Board Certified in Consumer bankruptcy law. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court and Family Law Mediator and a Qualified Arbitrator.. He is a graduate of Edison Community College and the University of South Florida. In 1993, he graduated from Loyola University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Dellutri clerked for the Honorable Charles Ward, Louisiana Fourth District Court of Appeal. Mr. Dellutri was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1993 and the New York Bar in 1994. He also received his Master of Laws (LL. M.) degree from Tulane University School of Law in 1994. Mr. Dellutri became a member of The Florida Bar in 1995. After entering private practice, Mr. Dellutri received his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in 1999.. Mr. Dellutri is licensed to practice in all state courts in Florida and the United States District Courts; Northern, Southern, and Middle Districts of Florida. Mr. Dellutri is also licensed to practice law in United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit and the United States Tax Court. Although Mr. Dellutri is not actively engaged in the practice of law in New Jersey or New York, he is admitted to practice law in all state and federal courts in New Jersey, and all state courts of New York.. Mr. Dellutri began his legal career in a small plaintiff's personal injury firm. He represented individuals for claims involving products liability, wrongful death cases, premises liability, automobile and tractor trailer negligence. As the firm expanded, Mr. Dellutri was given the added responsibility of handling consumer bankruptcy cases. In early 1998, Mr. Dellutri started the Law Offices of Carmen Dellutri, P.A.. The Law Offices of Carmen Dellutri, P.A. evolved into The Dellutri Law Group, P.A. as the firm grew from a little office in downtown Fort Myers to our four (4) offices today. Mr. Dellutri actively litigates cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death on behalf of the victims. Additionally, the firm represents consumers in all forms of bankruptcy litigation. Mr. Dellutri is one of the founding members of the Bankruptcy Law Network and its affiliated websites.. Mr. Dellutri is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees the Florida Justice Association (FJA), the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the American Bar Association (ABA).. Mr. Dellutri encourages each member of the firm to be active in the community. Last year, the firm supported many charitable and civic causes by donating time and much needed capital to our community. Mr. Dellutri and the other attorneys in the firm routinely speak to students and civic groups of all ages about various issues.. PRACTICE AREASBankruptcyPersonal InjuryConsumer LawTrial Lawyer. EDUCATIONLL.M., Tulane University School of Law, 1994J.D., Loyola University School of Law, 1993M.B.A, Florida Gulf Coast University, 1999B.A., University of South Florida, 1990. JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICEUnited States Court of Appeals - Eleventh Circuit, 1996United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1995United States District Court, Southern DIstrict of Florida, 2000United States District Court, Northern District of Florida, 2000United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 1993United States Tax Court , 1999. PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPSNew Jersey Bar Association Member Since: 1993. New York Bar Association Member Since: 1994. Florida Bar Association Member Since: 1995. American Bankruptcy Institute Member Since: 2000. National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy (NACBA) Member Since: 1998. National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) Member Since: 2002. Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL) Member Since: 1995. Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Member Since: 1995. Florida Justice Association (FJA) Member Since: 1995. American Bar Association (ABA). FEATURED PRO BONO ACTIVITIESFlorida Rural Legal - Assisting Farm Workers with consumer law issues.

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.

Brian Bartley is the Managing Partner of Kelly Kronenberg's Fort Myers office and represents clients throughout Southwest Florida. His practice focuses on Civil Liability and Personal Injury defense. Brian is an “AV” rated attorney, a prestigious honor that specifies lawyers with very high preeminent legal ability and is a reflection of the lawyer's experience, expertise, integrity and overall professional excellence.. Brian is certified by the state of Florida to provide Continuing Education courses for employers and insurance adjusters.  He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Lee County Bar Association and the Sarasota/Bradenton Claims Association. Brian successfully coached and mentored a high school mock trial team and actively participates as a judge at the annual moot court competition at Ave Maria Law School in Naples, Florida.  Prior to joining the firm, Brian practiced Personal Injury law, General Liability and Civil Liability defense, handling cases involving Slip and Fall accidents, Negligence, Automobile cases and Wrongful Death claims.. Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Brian graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Miami with a B.A. in Political Science in 1991.  After graduation, he served as National Chairman of a bi-partisan student political organization and was listed in Who’s Who in American Politics.  Brian then attended the University of Miami School of Law where he was an Editor for the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review and competed nationally as a member of the school’s Mock Trial Team. He graduated cum laude in 1996. Brian is licensed to practice law in Florida.

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.

Board Certified FL Attorney in Criminal Trial Law

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.

BARBARA M. PIZZOLATO was first admitted to practice law in 1987.  In July of 1994, she opened her own practice in Dix Hills, New York after practicing in Manhattan from 1987 to 1993 and then in Melville, New York for a year and a half.  She presently maintains offices in Melville, New York; West Orange, New Jersey; and Fort Myers, Florida.  Although still admitted in the State of Connecticut, she no longer actively practices in that State.. Ms. Pizzolato received her Juris Doctorate from New York Law School, Night Division, in 1987 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1982 where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society.. Licensed to practice law in the states of New Jersey (1987), New York (1988), Connecticut (1988) and Florida (2002), Ms. Pizzolato is admitted to practice before the New Jersey Superior and U.S. District Courts (1987), the New York Supreme Court (1988), the U.S. District Court for the Southern (1990) and Eastern Districts (1992) of New York, the Connecticut Superior Court (1988), the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1992), the Florida Supreme Court (2002) and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2005).  Reported Cases:  TTF, Inc. v. Brozman Archer Realty Services, Inc., 722 N.Y.S.2d 408 (2d Dep’t 2001).. In New York, Ms. Pizzolato was an arbitrator for the Small Claims Part of the New York State Unified Court System from 1998 to 2002; a Matrimonial Fee Dispute Arbitrator for the Suffolk County Unified Court System from 1995 to 2002; an Officer of the Suffolk Academy of Law; Member and Secretary of the Board of Managers of the Pro Bono Foundation of the Suffolk County Bar Association (1993-2002), Chair of the Solo and Small Firm Practitioners’ Committee (1996-1998, 1999-2002); Member of the Suffolk County Bar Association Committees on Fee Disputes, Corporate Law, Tax Committee; Member of the National Association of Female Executives (1993-2001); and First Vice President and Treasurer of Long Island Women’s Network (1996-2001).. Ms. Pizzolato was previously a Member of the Board of Directors of Sarah’s Center, Chairperson of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities of the Town of Huntington; a Member of the Board of Directors of The Long Island Center for Professional and Business Women (1996-1998) as well as Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc.; in addition, she was a former member of the following organizations: Long Island Association (Tax Policy Committee); The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (1988-1994), The Real Estate Board of New York (1990-1993); the Queens County Bar Association (1988-1993); New Jersey State Bar Association; Connecticut State Bar Association; a Major Trustee Investor of the Chamber of Southwest Florida and former Chair of Professional Development for The Business Network of Southwest Florida.. After the events of September 11, 2001, Ms. Pizzolato served on the American Bar Association’s Disaster Relief panel of legal experts offering pro bono assistance to victims of the World Trade Center attacks involving landlord/tenant issues.  In addition, after Hurricane Charley, Ms. Pizzolato provided pro bono services to individuals through the Young Lawyers Division Emergency Panel and has volunteered her services again for each upcoming hurricane season.. Presently, Ms. Pizzolato is a member of the American Bar Association, 1988-Present, New York State Bar Association );  Florida Bar Association, Lee County Bar Association, and Rotary South of Fort Myers.. Ms. Pizzolato is the Author of "The Pizzolato Newsletter", a quarterly newsletter which offered clients, colleagues and others updates on current legal issues; the following are Ms. Pizzolato’s published articles: "Limited Liability Companies", One on One, Newsletter of the General Practice Section, Vol. 15, No. 3, page 22-23 [Fall, 1994], N.Y.S.B.A. and "Public and Private Agencies Spur Economic Growth", Real Property Law Section Newsletter, Vol 21, No. 3, pages 21-25 [Summer, 1993], N.Y.S.B.A.  Ms. Pizzolato regularly contributed articles concerning landlord/tenant matters to The Suffolk Lawyer, a monthly publication of the Suffolk County Bar Association as well as The Rhodes Real Estate Review and Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section.  In addition, in New York, Ms. Pizzolato was a member of the Suffolk Academy of Law’s Practicum Project Faculty and annually taught landlord/tenant law to attorneys in New York.. Ms. Pizzolato, the sole shareholder of Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., concentrates her practice in Trusts and Estates, Probate, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Trusts, Family Wealth Transfer, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Trust Planning, Wills and Living Wills, Business Law, Business Estate Planning, Business Formation, Business Planning, Business Start-Ups, Business Succession Planning, Business Transfers, Buy-Sell Agreements, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Closely Held Business Estate Planning, Family Business Successions, Joint Ventures, Limited Liability Company Law, Professional Practices, Small Business Law, Sole Proprietorships, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Law, Closely Held Corporations, Corporate Contracts, Corporate Formation, Corporate Organization, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Planning, Incorporation, Professional Corporations, S Corporations, Small Business Corporations, Partnership Law, Family Limited Partnerships, Family Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Partnership Dissolution, Partnership Formation, Partnership Organizations.. She resides in Fort Myers, Florida with her husband and two children.  Her interests include golf, reading and entertaining.

Attorney Pablo Hurtado is a skilled immigration attorney with over a decade of experience representing individuals, families, and businesses in their pursuit of the American dream. Mr. Hurtado earned his J.D. from Regent University School of Law and served as an Assistant State Attorney for two years before founding his firm, Hurtado Immigration Law Firm. An immigrant himself, Mr. Hurtado became a U.S. citizenship in 1996 and has firsthand experience navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Hurtado Immigration Law Firm is a full-service firm where Mr. Hurtado handles visas, offers representation in immigration court, and assists with a wide range of other immigration matters. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Attorney Murphy first started his career in the exciting world of Professional Hockey.  He spent many years as head referee in various hockey leagues in Canada and the United States.. It was when he was referring a game in Florida when he met his future wife, Attorney Kara Jursinski Murphy.  While they were dating, Attorney Murphy became more interested in the law than hockey.  He was determined to get his law degree and applied to Ave Maria School of Law.  He was accepted and moved to Florida from his hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.. He excelled at law school, even earning a full academic scholarship and appeared on the Dean’s List each semester. He also was a winner of the Moot Court Trial Competition and a Seven-Time CALI Award winner and graduated Magna Cum Laude.. Now, in his professional legal career, Attorney Murphy focuses on Real Estate and Construction Litigation.  His clients include many who are starting or working on construction projects or those who are suffering from construction project defects.. Attorney Murphy was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2018 and is a member of the Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association.

Attorney Keith A. Fousek is Honorably Discharged and Retired from the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he was a Marine Law Enfircement officer for U.S. Customs, where he was a certified criminal investigator, in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area. After leaving U.S. Customs he spent twelve years as a Private Investigator and a licenced Process Server in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County.. Graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida, in December 2002.. Honors: Dean's List. Graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida in 2000.. Honors: Dean’s list, Member Phi Alpha Delta, Member of the Nova Southeastern University’s award winning Mock Trial Team, which competed nationally.. He Received a sholarship to St. Thomas University School of Law.. Graduated from Broward Community College in Pembroke Pines, Florida in 1998.. Graduated with high honors, Member of Phi Theta Kappa the two year honors fraternity. Received a full Honors scholarship to Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. Made the National Dean’s List 1998 and 1999.

at Mr. Isaac is the Former Executive Director of Florida Rura Legal has practiced for over 35 years as a experienced attorney in State and Federal Courts as well as Administrative is an experienced attorney in Elder Law areas including Wills, Trusts, Probate Power of Attorneys and Health Care Surrogates. He has Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare ,and Social Security Law and adoptions. Simmary Administrations and full Probates handled.  He has also handled  gaurdianships , adoptions, property matters, housing law and other types of law.. Mr Isaac served as  First President of Isaac Andersson Bar Association in Fort Myers. He is also past President Project Director Legal Association.. Mr. Isaac was  named was as one of the Trail Blazing African Amercan Lawyers in Florida who began practice in the 1980's by The State National Bar Association in June 2018.

As a SW Florida resident for 21 years, I have learned first hand about the needs and challenges of my fellow residents and their businesses. I founded Page Law, P.A. in an effort to provide my potential clients another more personal option for legal representation. I practice primarily in the areas of civil litigation, employment law, estate planning, and some family law matters. When you find yourself in need of legal advice, I hope that you will contact my office by phone), through my website (), or through any of my various social media avenues. You can also schedule a phone consult or office consult through . I look forward to meeting you, learning more about your legal matter, and advocating for your best interests.

Anthony is the owner of Absolute Law. He grew up in Southwest Florida and graduated from Fort Myers High School which led to staying in the local area and attending Florida Gulf Coast University. Anthony graduated from FGCU a year early with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. He is a proud graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. After graduating Law School, Anthony began his career as a prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. During his time at the State Attorney’s office, he had many Jury Trials and Bench Trials from a wide range of criminal cases. While a prosecutor, Anthony was in the courtroom almost every day in front of many different judges. After being an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Anthony moved back to Fort Myers to join Absolute Law and take over the Firm. Although he started his career in public service as a prosecutor, he always intended to be in the private sector as he wanted to build relationships with his clients and aggressively fight for their rights in whatever legal situation they need assistance in. Anthony takes on cases in the range of criminal defense, general civil litigation, contract disputes, and other business law issues. He is happy to be back home and eager to be of legal assistance to his local community and looks forward to giving back and make his community an even better one.

Andrew is a trial lawyer focusing on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death.

Allan T. Griffith offers lawyer services to both residential and commercial businesses to Fort Myers, FL. With 35 years of experience in attorney services, we believe that experience matters in times of distress. Our services range from saving your business, to handling family law and bankruptcy. Please browse our website for more information on:. Bankruptcy -- understanding Chapter 7 & 13, as well as aiding in help you and your family receive the relief you deserve. Family Law -- understanding the legal, as well as the emotional and financial, implications of a family law proceeding. Wills/Trusts -- competent legal representation is necessary to protect your interests. Free initial consultation to determine the facts of a client's case. Payment plans are available

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