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Jeff E. Wright is Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County & Local Government Law and chairs Henderson Franklin’s Land Use & Environmental Law Department. He represents private property owners, developers, investors and telecommunications companies in land use entitlements, zoning, permitting and matters involving local government entities. He also advises clients on Florida’s Sunshine Law and Public Records Law. Jeff has worked with Florida land use and comprehensive p...

William N. Horowitz is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Bonita Springs office. Bill focuses his practice in the area of trusts and estates and related tax matters. He represents and advises individuals, beneficiaries, fiduciaries and charitable organizations. Bill began his legal career in 1976 as an Associate at the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt in Fort Myers, Florida, where he became a partner in 1980 and continued his ...

Frank J. Aloia, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Frank J. practices law in Fort Myers, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Frank J. Aloia, Jr. since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Frank J...

Carlos A. Kelly is a business and real estate litigator with decades of experience representing businesses and property owners in complex disputes. His practice includes partner and shareholder disputes, contract claims, fraud and business torts, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, Bert J. Harris, Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act claims, real estate disputes and commercial landlord-tenant matters. Carlos is a frequent speaker on eminent domain and condemnation law and has prese...

Danielle M. Balczon is a partner in the firm’s Ft. Myers office. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. She subsequently obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. While in law school, Balczon studied abroad at Cambridge University and served as an intern in Alabama State University’s Athletic Department. Prior to joining Cole, ...

J. Matthew Belcastro is Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law and chairs Henderson Franklin’s Tort and Insurance Litigation Department. He represents clients in construction disputes, contract and business litigation, real estate matters and appeals, drawing on extensive experience handling complex disputes in Florida state and federal courts. Matthew is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Eleven...

Anthony (Tony) P. Pires, Jr. is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., based in the firm’s Naples, Florida office. His practice focuses on Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and related areas of local government and administrative law. He represents public and private clients throughout Collier County, Lee County, and surrounding Southwest Florida communities. Tony has been Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County & Local Gov...

Jeanne Seewald serves as a member of Hahn Loeser’s Board of Directors and focuses her practice on intellectual property, general business, and mergers and acquisitions. Jeanne works with clients ranging from startups to established companies. She represents companies and entrepreneurs in all aspects of general business including mergers and acquisitions, business contracts, business transactions, joint ventures, corporate governance and franchise matters. She enjoys assisting clients in...

John D. Gast has decades of experience working with families as they plan their estates. John has lived in Southwest Florida for over 30 years and concentrates his practice on estate planning, charitable gift planning, life insurance, domicile planning, probate litigation, trust and estate settlement and taxation. John knows each family is different and works with them to craft a custom plan that fits their individual needs.

Phoebe S. Wise is a trial attorney with a track record of successfully litigating cases for individuals, private companies, and public entities. She represents clients in civil matters including breach of contract, insurance coverage disputes, commercial and construction litigation, and probate and trust litigation. She has significant courtroom experience in state court and Federal court. Insurance Recovery Over the past 9 years, Phoebe has recovered millions of dollars in insurance proceeds...