Litigation, argued the way it should be: directly.
Civil litigation, family law, and trial practice across Southwest Florida. No hedging, no runaround. Just a clear assessment of where you stand and a concrete plan to get you where you need to be.
The Docket
One firm. The full case file.
Select a matter type to see what we handle and how we approach it.
Exhibit A
Civil Litigation
Disputes that belong in a courtroom get treated like it from day one. Pleadings built to survive motions, discovery aimed at the facts that decide cases, and a trial theory developed early — not improvised at the courthouse.
- Contract disputes
- Construction & licensure claims
- Collections & judgments
- Real estate litigation
- Fraud & business torts
- Appeals
Exhibit B
Family Law
Divorce, timesharing, and support touch everything you care about. The job is to protect your children, your finances, and your future without burning either down in the process — firm where it matters, measured where it counts.
- Divorce & dissolution
- Parenting plans & timesharing
- Child & spousal support
- Modification & enforcement
- Relocation cases
- Marital settlement agreements
Exhibit C
Eviction & Landlord-Tenant
Florida eviction is unforgiving about procedure. A defective notice resets the clock; a sloppy complaint loses the case. We get the paperwork right the first time and move matters through county court without wasted motion.
- Three-day & statutory notices
- Residential & commercial eviction
- Lease drafting & enforcement
- Security deposit disputes
- Tenant defense
- Unlawful detainer
Exhibit D
Foreclosure
Whether you're enforcing a mortgage or defending your home, foreclosure is a deadline-driven process with real off-ramps — reinstatement, modification, sale cancellation, and negotiated payoffs. Position matters; timing matters more.
- Foreclosure defense
- Lender-side enforcement
- Sale cancellation
- Payoff & satisfaction
- Loss mitigation strategy
- Surplus funds claims
Exhibit E
Business Disputes
Partnership breakups, broken contracts, unpaid invoices, employment claims. Business litigation is about leverage — knowing what your position is worth, what theirs costs, and when to settle versus when to try the case.
- Breach of contract
- Partnership & shareholder disputes
- Business formation
- Employment disputes
- Commercial collections
- Non-compete matters
Exhibit F
Personal Injury
Insurance companies value claims based on how credibly you can take them to trial. We build injury cases for the courtroom from the start — which is exactly what produces serious settlement offers.
- Auto accidents
- Slip and fall
- Negligent security
- Insurance disputes
- Wrongful death
- Premises liability
Exhibit G
Bankruptcy & Asset Protection
Florida law gives honest people powerful tools: homestead protection, exempt assets, and the bankruptcy code's fresh start. The key is using them deliberately — and before trouble arrives, not after.
- Chapter 7 & Chapter 13
- Asset protection planning
- Homestead & exemptions
- Creditor negotiations
- Judgment defense
- Probate & estate matters
Preliminary Assessment
Where do you stand?
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The Process
How a case actually moves.
Most clients have never been through litigation. Here's the honest map.
Consultation
You tell the story; we tell you whether you have a case, what it's worth, and what it costs to pursue.
Pleadings
The complaint or answer frames everything that follows. We draft them to survive attack.
Discovery
Documents, interrogatories, depositions. This is where cases are won — quietly, on paper.
Motions & Mediation
Most Florida cases mediate. Strong motion practice is what makes the other side reasonable.
Trial
If it doesn't resolve, we try it. Preparing for this from day one is why most cases never need it.
Why This Firm
Solo by design.
When you hire this firm, the attorney who takes your call is the attorney who tries your case.
No. 1
Direct answers
You'll know the strengths and weaknesses of your case — including the parts you'd rather not hear. Bad news early is cheaper than bad news late.
No. 2
One attorney, start to finish
No hand-offs to associates you've never met. The lawyer who learns your case is the lawyer who argues it.
No. 3
Built for the courtroom
Admitted from county court to the U.S. Supreme Court. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried — because that's what gets cases settled well.
Common Questions
Asked, and answered.
Consultation terms depend on the type of matter. Call (239) 216-4783 or use the contact form — we'll explain the options for your situation before you commit to anything.
Primarily the 20th Judicial Circuit — Collier, Lee, and Charlotte counties — plus the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, with matters in other Florida circuits as needed.
In most Florida civil cases, 20 days from service. Evictions and some other actions move much faster — sometimes five business days. Missing the deadline can mean a default judgment, so call immediately.
Yes. The firm represents landlords in evictions and lease enforcement, and advises tenants on rights and defenses, depending on the matter and any conflicts.
For most negligence claims arising after March 2023, two years from the date of injury. Some claim types differ — have your specific dates reviewed promptly.
Next Step
Your case has a clock on it. Most people wait too long.
A consultation costs you an hour. Waiting can cost you the case.