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William Shenko
Fort Myers Beach, FL Business Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
(239) 463-3100 1661 Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
David M Lampley
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David M Lampley
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(239) 275-2103 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd.
Suite 229
Fort Myers, FL 33609
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Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Mr. Lampley is a Southwest Florida native. Prior to attending law school at Barry University, he attended Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Mr. Lampley worked as an athletic trainer. His training career included being the head trainer for multiple teams who earned births in the NCAA playoffs, as well as an assistant trainer for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. Looking to change careers and move closer to his Lee County roots, he decided to attend law school at Barry University. While in law school he competed on...
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Charles PT Phoenix
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(239) 461-0101 12800 University Dr Ste 530
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Alabama School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
Robson Powers
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Robson Powers
Cape Coral, FL Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(239) 402-5955 615 Cape Coral Parkway W.
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Construction, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Stetson University College of Law
Robson David Charles Powers, Esq. is a founding partner of Powers & Rogers, PLLC., a Cape Coral, Florida based law firm. Mr. Powers is a practitioner in a wide variety of high stakes litigation from commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, real estate disputes, landlord -tenant disputes, and probate and trust litigation. Robson graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with Certificates in Latin American Studies and Portuguese. He then received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2012 where he was the recipient...
Kevin F. Jursinski
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Kevin F. Jursinski
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(239) 337-1147 15701 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Business, Construction, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Ohio Northern University
Kevin F. Jursinski is recognized as one of Southwest Florida's premier attorneys. He has concentrated more than 30 years of practice in the area of real estate, business and construction law in Naples and Fort Myers. As a testament to his dedication to his legal practice, Kevin is Florida Bar Board Certificated in three areas of practice: Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Business Litigation. He is the only attorney (out of more than 96,000 attorneys) in the entire state of Florida who has ever received certification in these three practice areas simultaneously. Certification is The Florida Bar's highest level...
David W Fineman
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David W Fineman
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd.
Suite 229
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Mr. Fineman was born and raised in Southwest Florida and is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University (B.S. Legal Studies and Criminal Justice). In 2007, Mr. Fineman obtained his Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Fineman served as a Certified Legal Intern for the State Attorney’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit which allowed him to prosecute several criminal cases for the State of Florida. Mr. Fineman was a Senior Note and Comment Editor on Barry University’s Law Review and graduated second in his class. Mr. Fineman was invited to be...
Jeffrey Lampley
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Jeffrey Lampley
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(239) 275-2289 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd.
Ste. 217
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with bachelors degrees in Finance and Economics. Following undergrad, I attended law school at Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida where I graduated cum laude.

I began my legal career primary representing consumers in bankruptcy and debt collection matters. However, my business background took hold and I have extended my practice to include business transactions.

I live in the Fort Myers area with my wife and two children.
Benjamin Lusk
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Benjamin Lusk
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(800) 283-7442 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd
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Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Benjamin Lusk is an associate with Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A. and practices in the areas of civil litigation and civil trial.
Jess Levins
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Jess Levins
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(239) 344-9471 6843 Porto Fino Circle
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Florida International University, College of Law
Dr. Levins is a member of the Florida Bar and Lee County Bar Association. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is Certified in Financial Management (CFM). He has taught a variety of courses at Florida universities including Investments, International Finance, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Statistics, and Advanced Economics. Dr. Levins is licensed as a Professional Engineering (PE) in Ohio and Florida. Res Gestae The Official Publication of The Lee County Bar ASSOCIATION. February 2013 Page 29
Sam J Saad III
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Sam J Saad III
Bonita Springs, FL Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(239) 963-1635 9990 Coconut Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34145
Free ConsultationBusiness, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Creighton University School of Law
Sam earned his law degree from Creighton University Law School, graduating cum laude in 2003. He also studied business and political science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating in 1999.

In 2006, Sam and his wife Amy relocated to Naples to start a family. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping small business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate buyers, sellers and property managers. He believes that helping protect the business and real estate interests of local professionals also helps protect the unique quality of life that we all appreciate. One of Sam’s personal goals is to provide commonsense and fiscally sound...
Anthony Melchiorre
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Anthony Melchiorre
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
(239) 268-4669 12585 New Brittany Blvd.
unit 21
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business, Criminal, DUI and Family
University of Miami School of Law
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...
Devyn Hoskisson
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Devyn Hoskisson
Cape Coral, FL Business Law Attorney
(844) 465-4357 3701 Del Prado Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Business, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Philip Steinberg
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Philip Steinberg
Cape Coral, FL Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(239) 542-1888 3332 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Science University of Florida 1977 Juris Doctor Stetson University College of Law 1980 Admitted to Florida Bar 1980 Admitted to Federal Bar 1982 35 years of practice, former state prosecutor, 30 years practicing in Lee County
Peter Fisher
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Peter Fisher
(239) 275-2239 5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Ste. 381
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Construction and Employment
Northeastern University School of Law
Attorney Peter Fisher practices in the areas of Business, Construction, Employment and Litigation.

Peter’s mission is to provide his clients with thoughtful, creative, and cost-effective legal solutions for their business-related issues.

Peter has helped numerous homeowners, project owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals with the resolution of construction-related disputes, and with the drafting and negotiation of construction and employment-related contracts.

Peter earned his J.D. from The Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. Peter is licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts and, prior to relocating to Southwest Florida with his wife and two children, Peter represented clients...
John C. Webb
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John C. Webb
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(239) 313-7362 15050 Elderberry Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business, Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate and Tax
St. Thomas University School of Law and Northwestern University School of Law
David Platt
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David Platt
Sanibel, FL Business Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(239) 472-5400 2427 Periwinkle Way
Ste. B
Sanibel, FL 33957
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David M. Platt has more than 38 years of experience as an estate planning and business attorney. David concentrates his law practice in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate litigation, pre and post nuptial agreements, real estate and business entity formation. He assists clients in the preparation of wills, trusts, family cottage limited partnerships, as well as providing counsel to minimize income and estate taxes.

David frequently speaks and writes on estate planning and business matters for financial planners, accountants and attorneys, as well as the general public. He is an adjunct professor of law at the Michigan...
Barbara M. Pizzolato P.A.
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Barbara M. Pizzolato P.A.
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
(239) 225-7911 12751 New Brittany Blvd.
Suite 402
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Barbara M. Pizzolato, P.A., is committed to offering you the kind of personalized, customized legal services you expect and deserve. With 28 years of experience in a multitude of jurisdictions and practice areas, Ms. Pizzolato has mastered the tools and strategies inherent in proper estate planning, allowing her to effectively address the legal issues affecting you, your loved ones and your business. In addition, Ms. Pizzolato is dedicated to forging strong personal relationships with her clients. She will work with you in a collaborative way to guide you through difficult and complicated personal and business matters, and work tirelessly...
Jennifer Lynn Delaney
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Jennifer Lynn Delaney
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer
(239) 337-1147 15701 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Business, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Darrin Randall Schutt
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Darrin Randall Schutt
Cape Coral, FL Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(239) 540-7007 1105 E Cape Coral Pkwy
Suite C
Cape Coral, FL 33904
Business and Real Estate
University of Florida
Martin Karo
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Martin Karo
Cape Coral, FL Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(239) 267-8625 6021 Silver King Blvd.
Unit 206
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Business, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and IP
University of Michigan Law School
Susan M Larned
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Susan M Larned
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney
(239) 202-2881 13420 Parker Commons Blvd.
Ste. 106
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Kara Michele Jursinski
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Kara Michele Jursinski
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(239) 337-1147 15701 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Business, Foreclosure Defense, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Andrew John Hughes Jr.
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Andrew John Hughes Jr.
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer
7370 College Parkway Suite 301
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business
Gregory Herman-Giddens
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Gregory Herman-Giddens
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(239) 933-2097 1415 Panther Lane
Ste 534
Naples, FL 34108
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and Tulane University School of Law
As an expert estate, trust and tax attorney, Greg Herman-Giddens provides comprehensive wealth planning, protection and management services to residents of Florida, North Carolina Tennessee and New York. He also provides consulting adn co-counseling services to attorneys throughout the country. Through careful selection of strategies tailored to clients' individualized goals and objectives, he helps individuals protect their family, preserve assets and save taxes.
Jane Kim
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Jane Kim
Naples, FL Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(239) 499-7303 5660 Strand Court
Suite A102
Naples, FL 34110
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Construction, International and Real Estate
Loyola University Chicago School of Law, University of Illinois - Chicago and Oxford University- St John's College- England
I concentrate my practice on business and real estate transactions and disputes, with a particular fondness for working with international clients. From 2017 to 2019, I lived and worked as the senior counsel in the Middle East, where I advised C-suite executives on quarter-billion-dollar PPP projects. My clients are typically either small to medium-size businesses or individuals, U.S. residents conducting business overseas or foreign nationals investing in the U.S. I have handled international business transactions across Canada, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additionally, I represent clients in federal court, having been admitted to several federal courts...
Donna J Marshall
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Donna J Marshall
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(239) 213-1311 5150 Tamiami Trail North
Suite 402
Naples, FL 34103
Business, Divorce and Family
Western New England College School of Law
DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY.

Donna Marshall is Board Certified, has advanced training and over 25 years of experience, having represented thousands of clients going through divorce. Donna Marshall quickly earns the trust of her clients, as she is determined to protect their lifestyle, assets, and businesses; and committed to creating a parenting plan that works for her clients and for their children.

Donna Marshall has a background in business and finance, and is known for her practical approach and intelligent advise.

Donna Marshall's clients benefit from her natural understanding of family dynamics, and her problem solving...
Eric S Olson
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Eric S Olson
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(239) 610-0845 9045 Strada Stell Ct
Suite 305
Naples, FL 34109
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness, Construction, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Eric is a Naples Personal Injury Attorney and the founder of Cardinal Law, P.A. Having lived in Southwest Florida since 1991, Eric has deep roots in the community, a love for and understanding of the area, and a passion for helping those in need. Before starting his own firm, Eric was a litigator at the world’s largest law firm — Dentons— and spent almost a decade fighting over complex business, construction, commercial, and real estate disputes.
Jason Hamilton Mikes
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Jason Hamilton Mikes
Bonita Springs, FL Business Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(239) 594-7227 3301 Bonita Beach Road
Suite 200
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Business and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
After earning his law degree and a Master of Business Administration from Stetson University, Jason Hamilton Mikes began his career in Southwest Florida in 2003, where he worked at local offices of large international firms. During his tenure at these firms Jason excelled in representing condominiums, homeowners associations, developers, and commercial real estate owners. He has advised hundreds of community associations on day-to-day and complex legal matters and served as counsel of record in more than 1,000 mortgage and lien foreclosure cases in Lee and Collier counties. Jason has guided developers of residential, commercial, golf and marina properties from project...
Brian D. Zinn
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Brian D. Zinn
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(239) 418-1529 10501 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, Ste 114
Fort Myers, FL 33966
Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy and Construction
Boston University School of Law
- over 30 years' experience
- frequent lecturer on various legal topics
- articles published in several legal periodicals
- appeared on Court TV on America Online
- voted "Super Lawyer" by other attorneys
- recipient of "Equal Justice Award"
- Ivy League graduate
Christian Garrett Haman
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Christian Garrett Haman
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer
(239) 325-1850 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34108
Business and Bankruptcy
Emory University School of Law
Mr. Haman is an Associate Attorney at Dal Lago Law. He assists companies at all stages of their corporate development, primarily representing debtors and creditors as they navigate the complexities of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Anthony Korda
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Anthony Korda
Naples, FL Business Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(239) 298-0441 5621 Strand Blvd
Suite 202
Naples, FL 34110
Business and Immigration
Inns of Court School of Law (London) and University of London
Immigration and Business Litigation Attorney with 20 years Litigation experience as a Barrister in the UK, and as an Attorney in California and in Florida.
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Michelle Grasso
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer
(239) 776-8420 2430 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 108-511
Naples, FL 34109
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfBusiness and Real Estate
Michigan State University
I’m a licensed attorney for the states of Florida and Illinois. I have over 13 years of real estate law experience. I am a member of The Fund and provide title insurance, closing and escrow services. Contact me today for all of your real estate needs.
Michael R. Dal Lago
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Michael R. Dal Lago
Naples, FL Business Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
(239) 571-6877 999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Ste 200
Naples, FL 34108
Business and Bankruptcy
New York Law School
Mike Dal Lago, the founder of Dal Lago Law, has more than 20 years of experience providing customized and comprehensive legal business solutions for businesses in Southwest Florida worth $1.5 million and more. He has consistently been recognized in Florida Trend’s prestigious Legal Elite list, and is an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and judiciary. Mike is admitted to practice law in Florida, New York and New Jersey.

With broad experience in an array of industries including...
Thomas Dryden
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Thomas Dryden
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(239) 337-2001 1705 Colonial Blvd. Suite B3
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Business, Collections, Probate and Real Estate
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
I have been practicing law in the Fort Myers area for over 30 years (licensed since 1982). My practice focuses in the areas of real estate, association law, construction, business, probate and civil litigation. I have been Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Real Estate since 1996 and in August 2013 I became Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Business Litigation. In addition, in January 2014 I received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell. I am highly experienced in both bench and jury trials, however, my preference is to settle the case whenever possible....
Eric Albert Parzianello
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Eric Albert Parzianello
Naples, FL Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(239) 325-1802 999 Vanderbilt Road
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34108
Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Employment and Real Estate
University of Detroit Mercy
My practice is concentrated in representing employers and entrepreneurs in all aspects of employment and business law including severance, termination issues, non-compete disputes and in issues involving the protection of proprietary information.

I also represents employers in Fair Labor Standards Act disputes, including those with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. I represent clients in complex commercial litigation regarding these issues at both the trial and appellate levels. A significant portion of my litigation experience has been in business breakups, corporate and partnership dissolutions, securities and shareholder disputes, and related valuation issues. My business litigation experience allows me to...
Megan M. Kelly
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Megan M. Kelly
Naples, FL Business Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
(239) 273-5485 16101 Ravina Way
Naples, FL 34110
Business, Elder and Estate Planning
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Megan M. Kelly, Attorney at Law concentrates on estate planning, business law, and real estate law in Naples, FL and all of Southwest Florida. As a mobile attorney in Naples, Megan provides personalized legal solutions to individuals and families, assisting with wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance medical or health care directives, and any other documents related to legal life planning. Megan M. Kelly also offers subscription-based strategic business consulting to corporate clients of all sizes and stages of growth from startup to ongoing business needs including contract preparation and review, pre-litigation consulting, and risk mitigation. Contact Your Naples Attorney, Megan M....
Eric M. Borgia
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Eric M. Borgia
FORT MYERS, FL Business Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
(239) 398-7216 P.O. Box 62278
FORT MYERS, FL 33906
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Duquesne University
Eric M. Borgia, P.A. specializes in representing clients in the areas of real estate, general business, finance and corporate law. For More than 19 years Eric M. Borgia has built his career serving businesses, real estate developers, financial institutions, investors, and individual clients. Our local reputation for professionalism, personalized and concierge service, our many years of regional experience and our significant network of contacts, as well as our ability to create practical and cost effective solutions, distinguish us from other firms and allow us to produce superior results for our clients.
Gregory Alan May
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Gregory Alan May
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
(239) 334-1800 2121 McGregor Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
Mr. May is a native of central Florida with strong ties to the gulf coast. He attended undergraduate studies at the University of Florida where he earned his Bachelor's of Science in Business Adminstration, double majoring in finance and risk and insurance management. Thereafter he worked as a real estate appraiser for several years prior to returning to school to obtain his juris doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. After graduation, Mr. May worked his way up to partnership status in a mid-sized law firm in Tallahassee, Florida, and in early 2012 he moved his...
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John Everette Evans III
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(239) 848-7050 PO BOX 1653
Fort Myers, FL 33902
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
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Jeffrey Rice
Fort Myers, FL Business Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
1515 Fort Myers
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
J. Jeffrey Rice is from Cleveland, Ohio. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1975 after graduating from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) in 1972 and Case Western Reserve University with a Juris Doctor degree in 1975. He is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Florida Bar (Member, Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit, 1985-1988), certified as a Civil Trial Advocate and Pre-Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial & Pre-Trial Advocacy (Trial Practice - Commercial and Corporation), certified in Civil Trial Law, Business Litigation, and Construction Law by...