Florida Lawyers - Fort Myers

Firm: Pavese Law Firm

Po Box 1507 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Litigation

Firm: Law Office of Christina L. Holly

2164 West First Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Morgan & Morgan

12800 University Drive, Suite 600 , Fort Myers , Florida 33907

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Firm: GunterFirm

1514 Broadway, Suite 101 , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Conor is a Labor and Employment law attorney in Fort Myers, Florida. He has been admitted to the Florida Bar since October 2014, and has solely practiced labor and employment law during that time. This has allowed him to gain great experience in representing employees and employers in a broad array of employment law matters. These cases range from wage and hour (overtime and minimum wage), non-compete litigation, discrimination (race, age, gender, pregnancy, religion, etc.), wrongful termination, consultation and advice, contract drafting, and many others.. Gunterfirm is located in downtown Fort Myers. The firm handles employment law and personal injury cases. You can learn more about the firm by visiting our website: .. Conor is originally from Pennsylvania, and moved to the Gulf Coast of Florida in 2014. While he was in law school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he worked in management for a startup chocolate company which taught him how to effectively manage a small business, but also how to handle many adverse situations. Since moving to Southwest Florida, Conor has developed several passions including volunteering for several organizations in Southwest Florida, and paddle boarding.. Feel free to email Conor anytime directly at

Firm: Christopher Shields

14200 Royal Harbour Ct Unit 806 , Fort Myers , Florida 33908

Practice Areas: Condominium , Housing , Real Estate , Real Estate

Firm: Pavese Law Firm

1833 Hendry Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Construction & Development

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.

Firm: Bergermann Law Firm

PO Box 9342 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Law Office of Christopher E. Cosden

Po Box 9368 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902

Practice Areas: Appellate , Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense

Firm: Pavese Law Firm

1833 Hendry Street   PO Drawer 1507  3 , Fort Myers , Florida 33902

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Employment & Labor ,Real Estate

Firm: Che Diaz Law

1950 Courtney Drive , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Office of Cedric B. Hall, P.A.

2069 First St. , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: The Jude Law Firm PLLC

1617 Hendry Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Compassionate and zealous representation throughout the State of Florida.

Firm: Garvin Injury Law, P.A.

4280 Cleveland Avenue , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

“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.

Firm: The Dellutri Law Group, PA

1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd. , Fort Myers , Florida 33919

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Parvey & Cavenago Attorneys, P.A

12711 World Plaza Lane , Fort Myers , Florida 33907

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I was born and raised in Ft. Myers Florida. I enjoy my chosen profession. Outside of work I enjoy fishing, hunting, reading and spending time with my family and friends.. From time to time I am an adjunct instructor at FGCU teaching law related classes. I am active in Rotary International, Florida Justice Association, and the FGCU alumni association.

Firm: Department of Children and Families

2295 Victoria Ave Ste 254 , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Firm: Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured

4020 Evans Ave. , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Sheppard Law Firm

9100 College Pointe Court , Fort Myers , Florida 33919

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Craig is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney, as well as a licensed CPA, although he practices exclusively as an attorney.. Hersch has created The Family Estate & Legacy Program, which is a unique 7 module estate planning process designed to bring his clients comfort and clarity. You may request an initial client intake packet by calling his law firm.. When a client passes away, he has created The Estate Settlement Program, another 7 module process designed to assist loved ones when caring out the important duties of an estate or trust administraton. We begin this process with the Estate Settlement Snapshot. You may request this by calling his law firm at the above mentioned number.. Craig is a prolific writer having authored three books, Common Cents Estate Planning, Legal Matters When a Loved One Dies, and The Florida Residency & Estate Guide, all available on his firm's web stie and on Amazon. He writes expert columns for Trusts & Estates Magazine, a national trade journal for estate planning professionals. His podccasts break down estate planning and administration topics into easy to understand snippets.. He is married to wife Patti and has three daughters.

Firm: Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

1715 Monroe Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33902

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Boundary Disputes, Condominium Development, Conservation Easements, Conveyancing, Easements, Land Acquisitions, Land Sales, Land Trusts, Mixed Use Development, Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Exchanges, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Joint Ventures, Real Estate Leasing, Real Estate Partnerships, Real Estate Secured Lending, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Title, Real Estate Title Examination, Real Estate Title Insurance, Real Estate Workouts, Real Property, Real Property Acquisitions, Real Property Development, Real Property Finance, Residential Real Estate, Residential Real Estate Acquisitions, Residential Real Estate Development, Residential Real Estate Sales, Right of Way Easements, Waterfront Development

Firm: Holtz Mahshie DeCosta

1560 Matthew Drive , Fort Myers , Florida 33907

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Construction, Commercial Litigation, Mortgage Foreclosure, Products Liability, Bankruptcy