Fort Myers Lawyers

For nearly three decades I have navigated the legal system, achieving the results my clients desire. As a former prosecutor with hundreds of trials under my belt, I understand that a successful lawyer is not just an aggressive one in the courtroom but also a compassionate one outside of it. Anyone can be aggressive; it takes experience and dedication to understand when to be each. You need a lawyer to preserve your interests during the worst of times. My job and my privilege is to assist my clients through the legal system and the pitfalls that are contained therein.

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

Ronnie Jane Lamm is a recognized Fort Myers, Florida attorney, admitted to both the Florida State and New York State Bars. She specializes in Estate Planning, including Elder Mediation and Family Mediation. As a former Assistant District Attorney, she successfully evaluated, tried and defended appeals involving criminal law, including domestic violence and child and elder abuse. She is committed to treating each client with respect and appreciation for placing their trust in her and her firm. Ronnie is a wife, mother and grandmother to four teen-aged granddaughters.

Confrontations with police, law enforcement, and the government prosecutorial apparatus is very intimidating and is meant to be. The process can be very tolling on an individual and on his or her family, emotionally, psychologically and financially. Representation by a competent, experienced and aggressive lawyer who knows his stuff and who will fight tooth and nail for you is the only way a person stands a chance in this dangerous and intimidating situation. The jeopardy of governmental action against an individual in any form often involves the loss of one's...

Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Business Planning and Corporate Legal Counsel

Attorney Marisol Perez has experience working in the public sector in areas of Dependency and Criminal Law where she developed her litigation skills.
With an LL.M in Homeland and National Security, she focused her legal career in Immigration, Family, and Criminal law.
Attorney Perez treats her clients like family. She speaks fluent Spanish, and she is a passionate advocate who works with diligence and transparency.

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We have helped thousands of people with their workers' compensation claims due mainly to having been open for 17 years. Despite that, this is a low-volume office, meaning we only represent a very limited number of clients at one time. We do this because we pride ourselves.on an unmatched level of personal service, the kind of service we would like to receive if we needed assistance. Call us today if you have suffered a workplace accident.

Successful representation hinges on an extraordinarily thorough review of evidence and deep expertise and skill in trial litigation as well as pretrial motions and preparation. What makes my representation unique is that, unlike other firms which handle hundreds of cases, I only take on a certain number of cases at a time in order to dedicate full concentration to doing the best possible job for my clients. I use a highly focused approach in preparation, investigation, motion practice and trial presentation.

Mr. Marcus began his legal career with the State Attorney's Office here in Fort Myers. As an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Marcus quickly developed a reputation as an ethical, aggressive, and talented trial lawyer. Shortly after being promoted to the felony division, Mr. Marcus was assigned to a firearms docket, where he prosecuted violent felonies involving the use or possession of a firearm, including first-degree murder. Additionally, Mr. Marcus was also designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, which allowed him to prosecute federal crimes involving the use or possession of a firearm. During his time as a prosecutor,...

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.

Like his father and grandfather before him, Logan Goldberg knew early in life that his passion for advocating for the rights of those who have been wronged would lead him to the practice of personal injury law. Logan is an Associate Attorney with Goldberg Noone and focuses his practice on the litigation of personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Logan earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 2015, followed by earning his Juris Doctorate Degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College of Law, (FAMU), in December 2017. Upon passing the Florida...

Sheba Abraham is an attorney and Partner at Goldberg Noone Abraham. She focuses her practice to complex civil litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, negligent security, and premises liability. Ms. Abraham is a proud Florida Gator, having earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. Ms. Abraham is admitted to practice in all state courts of Florida and New York, as well as before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

John B. Cechman assists clients who have legal problems concerning personal Injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. He is from Northumberland, Pennsylvania and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1972. He attended the United States Military Academy and New Mexico State University. After graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1967, he went on to study at Florida State University and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1972. He is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Florida Bar, the Academy of Florida Trial...

John Edwards is a Partner at Kanner & Pintaluga in their Property Damage Practice and specializes in representing homeowners and businesses in property related claims across Florida. Prior to joining Kanner & Pintaluga, John graduated from Florida State University College of Law. During his time in law school, John was a summer clerk for a large Plaintiffs firm in Tallahassee where he focused on obtaining social security disability benefits for his clients. John also worked pro bono for the Institute for Family Violence Studies at the College of Social Work working to fight to secure people’s civil rights. John...

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...

Throughout his illustrious career, Michael has been instrumental in procuring some of Florida’s most groundbreaking personal injury judgments, with landmark awards reaching staggering figures of $35 million and $40 million. Qualifications: ● Juris Doctorate, Texas Wesleyan School of Law, 1997 ● Member, The Florida Bar Association ● Member, Florida American Board of Trial Advocates ● Member, Lee County Bar Association ● Member, Florida Justice Association ● Member, American Association for Justice ● Founding Board Member, Viles & Beckman Foundation, Inc. Attorney Michael Beckman embodies a fervent dedication to justice that not only drives our firm but also uplifts our community. With over two decades of legal expertise, Michael stands as a beacon of hope and defense...

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...

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...

A founding member at Goldberg Noone Abraham, Michael M. Noone is a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Lee County Bar Association, and the Lee County Personal Injury Association. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Mike has completed a Supreme Court Certified County Mediation Training Program with the Florida Dispute Resolution Center. Mike has been certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi- Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These organizations are recognized as...

Stephen W. Buckley has a wide-range of experience in wills & trusts, estate planning, probate, and real estate for Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. since 1969. Stephen is from Hartford, Connecticut, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969 after graduating from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1966 and Florida State University with a Juris Doctor degree (Phi Delta Phi) in 1969. He was a member of the Grievance Committee for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (1976-1977). Mr. Buckley is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law...

Ms. Bergermann's first law job was as the 1979 summer intern for the State's Attorney's Office, Juvenile Division, Homicide Unit, on the South Side of Chicago. This eye-opening experience led her to the corporate world later that summer when she joined the legal department at ITT and became a staff attorney negotiating and drafting contracts for telecommunications systems. Our leading attorney, Ms. Bergermann, has over 43 years of legal experience. Vera continued her work as a staff attorney in the New York City area for Northern Telecom and, later, UNISYS in Philadelphia. After earning her master's degree in taxation, she moved to...

Panagiotis “Pete” V. Albanis is a partner in the Fort Myers office of Morgan & Morgan. He has been a member of the firm’s national Complex Litigation Group since 2009. Prior to joining the firm, Pete practiced in Chicago at a large defense firm where he primarily represented corporate defendants in intellectual property, securities, and breach of contract disputes. From 2009 through the present, Pete has been an integral member of the firm’s Chinese Drywall Team, representing hundreds of property owners in MDL No. 2047, In re: Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation (Eastern District of Louisiana). Pete is hands-on...

After graduating Highschool from Ft. Myers High School, I attended Tulane University in New Orleans, where I majored in Political Science and where I was inducted into the prestigious Honor Society of Kappa Delta Phi. After graduating with a B.A. I attended Law School at Cumberland School of Law at the Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama, where I obtained a Juris Doctor Degree. I then returned to my hometown of Fort Myers and began working as a Prosecutor in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Lee County Florida. I obtained my license to practice law in 1995, and continued to prosecute...

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...

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...

Brian Vigness is the managing partner of Morgan & Morgan’s Fort Myers office. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a distinction held by approximately 1 percent of all Florida attorneys. Mr. Vigness specializes in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases, and has tried numerous cases to verdict. He has achieved the Preeminent AV Rating by Martindale-Hubble. Mr. Vigness was raised in Broward County, and has resided in Fort Myers since 1996. Mr. Vigness received his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 1992, and his Juris Doctor from Nova University in 1995. Mr. Vigness is...

Trent J. Swift has dedicated his legal career to litigation and advocacy. Prior to joining Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, Mr. Swift was associated with a general practice litigation firm, where he concentrated on complex commercial litigation and civil litigation. His expertise has led to numerous favorable verdicts and confidential settlements for his clients. Trent obtained his undergraduate degree in Political Science from New York University, followed by his law degree from New York Law School. During his time in law school, Trent served as a research assistant, collaborating with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Asia to raise awareness about human...

Lake H. "Trey" Lytal, III is a distinguished civil trial attorney renowned for his expertise in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, encompassing areas such as automobile accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and premises liability. Holding the prestigious title of Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, he exemplifies the pinnacle of attorney proficiency and experience. His track record includes securing numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients across Florida and the United States. Encountering cases where insurance companies offered minimal settlements, even in cases involving fatalities, Mr. Lytal has successfully persuaded juries to award his clients over...

My practice is focused in the areas of Community Association Law and real estate transactions. I have assisted clients through a wide variety of legal matters affecting residential and commercial condominiums as well as homeowners’ and cooperative associations. I have also represented clients on diverse real estate matters, including closings, commercial leases, and land acquisitions. This includes the following, in addition to many more services: -Drafting, interpreting, enforcing, preserving, and amending community association governing documents, including Declarations, Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and Architectural Review Guidelines -Representation of clients before the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Arbitration Division -Residential and...