Woodward, Pires & Lombardo PA

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Family Law Family Law Mediation

Biography

Christopher (“Chris”) Lombardo is a partner at Woodward,Pires & Lombardo, P.A., bringing nearly four decades of experience practicing law in Florida. He represents clients throughout Naples, Collier County, and the surrounding areas, focusing his practice on commercial litigation, family law, and family law mediation. Chris also handles a wide range of related matters, including civil litigation, contracts, appellate law, and personal injury, providing seasoned and practical guidance in complex legal disputes.

Chris earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University and has dedicated his career to assisting individuals and businesses with challenging legal issues. He is a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™) and a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL), with extensive experience in financially complex family law matters involving divorce, support, and asset division. He also holds an AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and peer recognition.

In addition to his legal practice, Chris is deeply involved in the Naples community. He has served on the Board of Fire Commissioners for the North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District since 1999 and currently serves as Vice Chairman. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Shy Wolf Sanctuary and the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.

Woodward, Pires & Lombardo PA

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Florida State University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1983
  • University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, graduated 1980

  • Florida, 1983

  • The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators - Founding Member; Certified Financial Litigator
  • The Florida Bar - Family Law Section, Former Committee on Rules of Procedure; Trial Lawyers Section; Appellate Practice Section; Former Board of Governors
  • Collier County Bar Association - Family Law Section

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • Florida, 1983
  • The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators - Founding Member; Certified Financial Litigator
  • The Florida Bar - Family Law Section, Former Committee on Rules of Procedure; Trial Lawyers Section; Appellate Practice Section; Former Board of Governors
  • Collier County Bar Association - Family Law Section
  • Florida State University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1983
  • University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, graduated 1980
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Appellate Practice
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected to Best Divorce Lawyers in Naples, Expertise.com (2020–Present)
  • Selected to Florida Super Lawyers®, Top Rated in Family Law, Appellate, and General Litigation (2015–2024)
  • Top Lawyer, Family Law, Naples Illustrated (2019–2023)

  • Top Lawyer, Appellate Practice, Naples Illustrated (2021)

  • Alumni of Distinction, University of Central Florida, 2019
  • Avvo Rating 10.0

Additional Information

  • Board of Fire Commissioners

North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District (1999); Vice Chairman (2022)

  • Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™)
American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL)
  • Dean’s Advisory Board
College of Sciences, University of Central Florida
  • Former City Attorney
City of Everglades City (1985–2005; 2017–2023)
  • Founding Member
American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL)

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