William H. "Bill" Myers

Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009. Joel was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971 and had been practicing personal injury law as a civil trial lawyer prior to his appointment by former Governor Bob Martinez to the County Court in 1990. Following his appointment, Joel served as Associate Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Traffic Division, and then served as Adminis...

Amanda Morton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate. Amanda, who practices law in Indiana, Florida and Georgia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David J. Ledermann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. David J., who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert L. Lancaster is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Naples office. Rob focuses his practice on the areas of wealth preservation planning, estate planning and business succession planning. Today’s litigious environment compels individuals to proactively engage in strategies to preserve their wealth. Just as physicians are all too familiar with the inherent risks of practicing medicine, so too should entrepreneurs, executives and other...

Jeanette focuses her practice in estate and gift tax planning, and the administration of trusts and estates in Florida. Jeanette has nearly three decades of experience, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor - Attorney of the Year Award from the Collier County Bar Association. Jeanette’s team approach, incorporating clients’ accountants, financial planners and corporate trustees makes her a valued and trusted advisor in the preservation of wealth and legacies. Her experience includ...

Theodore L. Tripp Jr. has more than four decades of experience handling a wide range of complex civil lawsuits in both state and federal courts. This includes acting as lead trial counsel in significant business disputes, probate, trust and other litigation matters. He has represented businesses, business owners, personal representatives, trustees, municipal and county governments, and landowners in multimillion-dollar litigation at both the trial and appellate level in state and federal cour...

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...

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.

Mark R. Klym focuses his practice in estate planning and serves as Chair of Hahn Loeser’s Naples office Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Mark assists clients in developing succession plans, drafting limited liability companies and start-ups, administration of trusts and guardianships as well as the administration of estates. Mark offers clients a wealth of experience in the preparation and implementation of all segments of estate plans, including durable powers of attorney, health car...

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 ...