Commercial Litigation Community Association Law Construction Law Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Real Estate Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Lenore T. Brakefield
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Lenore Brakefield is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., where she focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation, including construction litigation matters. She also represents clients in local government law, code enforcement proceedings, community association law, real estate matters, and contract and transactional work, providing practical and results-oriented legal guidance across a broad range of issues.
A Naples native, Lenore earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is also a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™) through the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, bringing added financial insight to complex legal matters.
Known for her detail-oriented and client-focused approach, Lenore works closely with her clients to navigate disputes efficiently while protecting their interests and long-term goals.
Overview
- University of Florida, Juris Doctor, graduated 2004
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Education, with honors, graduated 1996
- Florida, 2005
- The Florida Bar - Government Law Section; Trial Law Section
- Collier County Bar Association - Trial Law Section
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) - Member
- American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators - Founding Member; Certified Financial Litigator
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2007
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2012
- United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
- Florida, 2005
- The Florida Bar - Government Law Section; Trial Law Section
- Collier County Bar Association - Trial Law Section
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) - Member
- American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators - Founding Member; Certified Financial Litigator
- University of Florida, Juris Doctor, graduated 2004
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Education, with honors, graduated 1996
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2007
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2012
- United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Community Association Law
- Construction Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Government Relations Practice
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
Awards:
Selected to Florida Super Lawyers® for Business Litigation (2023–2026)
- Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
“Women to Watch,” eBella Magazine (2020, 2022, 2024)
- Top Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Business Litigation, Naples Illustrated (2021–2023)
- Selected to Florida Legal Elite® for Commercial Litigation, Florida Trend (2020)
News & Media
Insights
Additional Information
- Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™)
Member, American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (2020–Present)
- Legal Mentor
University of Central Florida, Legal Studies – Professionalism Class (2023)
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