Michael S. Yashko

Gary H. Nunes, is a partner with Lawhon Goggin, LLP. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and litigation partner at two AmLaw 100 law firms in the Washington, D.C. area, Gary has more than 25 years of experience representing companies and individuals in complex business disputes and white collar criminal defense matters. He has tried more than 50 cases to a jury and has resolved commercial disputes in federal and state courts throughout the United States. He h...

Curtis B. Cassner is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as a Specialist in Tax. He focuses his practice on helping his clients meet their estate planning goals. As a partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group, Curtis represents clients in trusts and estate planning matters by crafting tailored plans to address each beneficiary’s needs and maximize available tax benefits. He leverages his background as a Certified Public Ac...

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 ...

Mark J. Woodward is the Managing Partner of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., serving clients in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. He is double Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate Law and in Condominium and Planned Development Law. Mark has practiced law in Florida for more than 40 years. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. Mark’s practice focuses on Community Associati...

Frank J. Aloia, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Frank J., who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

S. Dresden Brunner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. S. Dresden, who practices law in Naples, Florida, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Dresden is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Allison B. Christensen is an experienced litigation attorney, handling disputes in Southwest Florida and around the state, in both state and federal court. She works closely with her clients to deliver outcomes that meet their business, personal and legal objectives. Allison is licensed to practice law in Florida and Michigan. She is also the Partner-in-Charge of our Naples office. Probate and Trust Litigation Allison provides strategic counseling and legal advice to individuals and instituti...

Alison K. Douglas is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Naples office. She focuses her practice on estate planning, family business succession planning, charitable planning and estate and trust administration.

Scott A. Beatty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Scott A., who practices law in Naples, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

C. Richard Mancini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. C. Richard, who practices law in Bonita Springs, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.