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Shaina Zuppke is a resident of Southwest Florida, with an impressive work history. She was born and raised in the small town of Waconia, Minnesota. She graduated from high school in 2000 and later moved to San Diego, California where she attended San Diego State University. There she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Minor in Spanish Language. Throughout her studies, she also worked for the university newspaper, The Daily Aztec where she began as a front desk assistant and advanced to operational manager.  Additionally, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain where she learned Spanish and traveled to throughout Europe.. After graduating, Shaina pursued a career in the financial industry. She worked for several corporate companies including GMC-RFC Homecomings Financial as an account manager and Wells Fargo as a banker. However, it was her time as a financial counselor at Auriton Solutions that led her to the legal field. She recognized the importance of compassion in overcoming adversity, to find a solution to their financial burdens and strengthen their economic success.. In 2009, Shaina moved to Florida to attend Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida where she diligently studied and actively participated in several student organizations. She represented her school as a Co-Law Student Governors for the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Association for all three years of law school. Additionally, she served in leadership roles for the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity and as the student representative for the 2011-2012 Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity Conference.  Shaina also was a student volunteer for the Collier County Bar Association Pro Bono Clinic, Legal Aid Services of Collier County and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.. Shaina interned for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel in the summer of 2010 and completed a Certified Legal Externship through the Guardian Ad Litem Program in Collier County in 2011-2012. She also participated into the Mediation Clinic and became a Certified Small Claims Court Mediator.  Shaina graduated and received her Juris Doctorate from Ave Maria in May of 2012.. After graduation, Shaina was employed as an Assistant Attorney for the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel from 2012-2017. She gained valuable insight as a defense attorney through practicing in multiple counties and in front of numerous 20th Circuit Judges and Magistrates. She successfully managed a high case load, while developing positive relationships in the courtroom and attending to the individual needs of her clients. She practiced in the following areas: Dependency, Guardianship, Marchman, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminal, and Specialty Criminal Courts.. In 2017, Shaina and Maria Berrette started the firm Berrette & Zuppke Attorneys at Law, LLC.  In 2018, Maria Berrette left the firm to pursue work in the Federal Government and Shaina started Shaina Zuppke Attorneys at Law, LLC.. Shaina is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, Lee County Association for Women Lawyers.  Family is the most important aspect to her legal career.  Her husband and young daughter give her the inspiration and support for her dedication to the legal profession.

My parents instilled in me at an early age the importance of community, education and pride in this country. These values are why I am dedicated to becoming YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR committed to YOU and your FAMILY’s future. To provide guidance and advice as you craft a future that allows you to grow and succeed and provide security for your children.. I have been practicing law for 23+ years, beginning my career in private practice, as an associate and then a partner in a small law firm in Lakeland, Harris & Gonzalez, where I concentrated in Family Law.  Beginning December 2008 through September 2017, I transitioned my career to focusing my efforts in the non-profit realm, as Executive Director to both the Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc. and the Lee County Legal Aid Society.  Having loved my work with these agencies and the impact we made in the community, I found that I missed building those meaningful connections and bonds with the individuals and families I served.. Committed to the care and future of my clients and their families, providing personalized service for each client.  I created this business with the needs of my clients and their families in mind. I understand you are BUSY, you are growing, you are planning for a life of prosperity and you value ease, convenience and efficiency. You want to know you’ve made the best decisions for your family and that your plan will work when your loved ones need it most. You want to make sure your children and family would be taken care of in the best way possible.  That is my focus as well.

Luis E. Insignares brings more than 25 years of legal experience to each case and client. He is a BOARD CERTIFIED MARITAL AND FAMILY LAWYER by the Florida Bar and he is a BOARD CERTIFIED FAMILY TRIAL LAWYER by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a Certified Family Mediator and a Certified Appellate Mediator.Luis was a member of the Executive Council of the Family Section of the Florida Bar. He served in the section in various capacities. Currently,was  co-chair of the CLE Committee, past editor of its Commentator (2009-2015), the official publication of the Family Law Section, and is a member of the Amicus Curiae Committee. His latest contribution to the Amicus Curiae Committee was on behalf of the Family Law Section by co-authoring the Section’s brief In Re: Matter of Adoption of: X.X.G and N.R.G., which ultimately led to Adoption Equality throughout the State of Florida. He is also a past member of the Legislation Committee.He is a past member of the 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, serving as chairman in 1996. He served on the board of the Governor's Young Lawyer's Division. Currently he served as a trustee for the S.W. Florida Food and Winefest to benefit the Golisano's Childrens Hospital at Lee Memorial  Hospital and is a Board Member of Hope Hospice. Luis is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and has served on the board of the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and the board of the Lee County Legal Aid Society , Hope Hospice and currently srves on the Board of Advisors for Gulfshore Business Magazine and as a current Board Member of the Heights Foundation.

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Leah Meshelle Snyder’s journey to a career in the legal field began with her initial interest in journalism. At the University of Florida, Meshelle studied journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations at the College of Journalism and Communications. It was there that she learned the importance of truth and accuracy in both written and oral communications The foundation of journalism eventually led to her pursuing a law degree, where she could continue her pursuit for truth and justice with her desire to help others in need.. After obtaining her B.S. in Journalism and Communication from the University of Florida in 1991, Meshelle attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Meshelle obtained real-world experience in the area of family law during her participation with the College of Law Clinic, which provides legal services in a fully-operational legal aid clinic. In 1995, she graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree with Honors.

Kimberly attended Bishop Verot High School and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006, after attending Florida State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Forensic Psychology. Honors included Moot Court Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta, the Family Law Clinic and the Order of the Barristers Award. After graduating from Nova Southeastern University School of Law, she began her practice in insurance defense and criminal law. As a prosecutor, Kimberly gained extensive trial experience and became the court chief of the juvenile division and head of the special victims unit, prosecuting cases involving human trafficking, homicide, animal abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, injunctions and sexual assaults. Some of these were high profile cases that received notice in local newspapers.. Kimberly began focusing on the needs of families and abused children, both as a family law attorney and counsel for the Guardian ad Litem Program. She became a Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator and began conducting investigations as a private, court appointed Guardian ad Litem for children in family law cases.. Her legal career has focused on helping children and families, through collaboration with mediators, attorneys, therapists, forensic accountants, physicians, educators and tutors, addiction specialists, the Department of Children and Families, law enforcement, the Children's Advocacy Center, case managers and other governmental agencies.. Kimberly has been involved in organizations such as Calusa Inns of Court, the Association of Family Law Professionals, the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, the Lee County and Hendry-Glades Bar Association, the Bishop Verot Legal Society and the Florida Prosecuting Attorney Association. When not working with families, Kimberly can be found backpacking overseas, working out or spending time with friends and family.

Kathy KB Dupuy-Bruno attended St. John’s University in New York, New York.  She graduated in 1995 with her Bachelor of Arts degree.  Thereafter, she continued her studies at The Washington College of Law, American University in Washington DC, which is one of the top law schools in the country.. During her tenure at the Washington College of Law, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno was one of 4 finalists in the First Year Moot Court Competition, arguing before justices of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia.  She continued competing in moot court competitions and eventually served on the prestigious Moot Court board and was cited in Who’s Whom Among American Law Students.. In addition to polishing her advocacy skills, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno also gained practical legal experience as a law clerk working for several local law firms in the nation’s capital, learning the ins and outs of personal injury and family law.. Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno graduated from The Washington College of Law in 1998.  Following her admission to the Maryland State Bar in 1999 and the District of Columbia Bar in 2001, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno practiced personal injury, family law, abuse and neglect cases for the District of Columbia, and matters involving IDEA, ADA, and the Civil Rights Act.. In 2002, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno relocated from the District of Columbia to SW Florida where she continued on with her law practice working as an associate with Eraclides, Johns, Hall, Gelman, Johannessen and Goodman.  At Eraclides, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno defended multi-million dollar insurance companies and businesses from worker’s compensation claims.  In addition, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno developed the firm’s personal injury and family law departments.  Due to her past experiences as an insurance defense attorney, the firm has a distinctive edge in handing workers’ compensation cases and personal injury cases.. In October of 2009, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno opened Bruno & Associates, PA, which changed its name to Bruno Law, LLC in July of 2010.  In October of 2010 Bruno Law, LLC expanded and became Bruno & Prado, PLLC.  Currently, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is an equity member of Bruno & Prado, PLLC.. Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is very active in the local and legal community.  She chaired the Family Law Section of the Lee County Bar Association between 2008 to 2010, she sat on the Board of the Lee County Legal Aid Society between 2009 to 2010, was an organizing Board Member of the Collaborative Professionals of SW Florida, is a former member of the 20th Judicial Circuit Family Law Advisory Committee and previously sat on the board of the Association of Family Law Professionals.  She also gives her time to community service projects such as coaching high school mock trial teams and representing pro-se litigants on family law matters.. In 2016 Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno was recognized by the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program and received the 20th Judicial Circuit’s Advocacy Award for her work advocating for special needs children. Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno has also been recognized as a Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and in the top 10 Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.  In 2015, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno received the Women of Distinction in Diversity by the Collier County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  Since 2014, Ms. Dupuy has maintained a 10 Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno has received the Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority community services awards on multiple occasions.  She has also received the Pro Bono Legal Award on multiple occasions by Florida Rural Legal Services.. In addition, Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno has been invited to speak on many occasions at legal forums and legal clinics to address Domestic Violence, Divorce, Custody and other Family law matters as well as Workers’ Compensation matters.. Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno’s current practice focuses on all aspects of family law, dependency law (abuse and neglect), workers’ compensation and personal injury.  Mrs. Dupuy-Bruno is a member the Florida Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association and the National Bar Association.  She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

In practicing family law in southwest Florida, I concentrate on helping my clients get through one of the most difficult times in their lives.  I handle divorce (or dissolution of marriage) cases, both contested and uncontested, as well as child custody, child support, alimony, timesharing, post-judgment and dependency/Florida DCF cases.  I have handled all of these types of cases and will advocate on your behalf should you hire me to represent you.. I am one of the few private attorneys in southwest Florida who handles DCF/dependency cases so if you are being investigated by DCF, or have had your children sheltered (or taken away from you), please call my office for a consultation.  I will see to it that you are strongly represented through the whole process.

I have dedicated my practice to assisting families going through a divorce or separation or resolving custody issues.  I am Board Certified in Marital and Family law .   I handle every aspect of a divorce, whether it be developing a parenting plan, assisting in valuing and dividing a closely held business, distributing a pension or retirement benefit, or dividing a home.  In addition,  I strive to resolve all issues involving alimony and child support. In addition, I handle paternity cases to assist in the development of an appropriate parenting plan.

I am a retired military officer - almost 27 years total service (active and reserves) - and a disabled veteran.  I am, however, fortunate to have run three marathons - and hope to run more - in my life: Oklahoma City; Honolulu; and Cayman Islands.  I like to help my clients achieve a relaxed attitude.  Most are upset about the circumstances in which they currently find themselves, or they would not be seeing me.  I take them to golf - SWFL has some simply magnificant courses - and encourage them to do things they find relaxing so that our communication about the pending issues can be more precise.  While Church - and being a Christian - is very, very important to me, I do not "force" my belief on others.  However, those who know me know that my beliefs and values and see that as an asset.

Attorney Belmont graduated magna cum laude from Boston University in 1991. She earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1994 and began her general practice in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in 1995. Ms. Belmont is licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts.. I was rasied in New Jersey, and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts for College and Law School.  I lived  and practived in Cape Cod, Massachusetts prior to moving to Cape Coral Florida.. I enjoy working as a sole practitioner, as I get to know my clients and their needs.  You are a person, not a file number, and you deserve to be treated that way.  As a general practioner I can offer a variety of services to my clients,  which means you don't need to go to different law firms for different matters in your life, and there is consistency among your legal issues.

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.

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:

After 19 years of practicing, I have learned how to listen to my clients' needs and desires and have been able to give them a reasonable expectation of what can happen with their legal matters.  We are always fair and reasonable in our dealings with opposing parties, however, we are fully equipped and ready to go to battle in Court for you if that becomes necessary.  Too often people are ill-advised and unprepared in regards to their legal matters.  Come see me before you try to go forward on your own, you will never get pushed off on a paralegal and we will always give you our honest assessment of your case.. Originally from NY, I have been in Florida since 2006 and have been helping the residents of Southwest Florida ever since.  I love the area and will be here for your legal needs for years to come.  Please contact me for your free consultation.