Lenore Brakefield is a Naples native and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She focuses her law practice on civil and commercial litigation, including construction litigation. Lenore also handles local government law, code enforcement violations, community association law, real estate law, and contract and transactional matters. Lenore serves as board counsel to the City of Everglades City Code Enforcement Board and represents the firm’s various municipal and special district clients. Additionally, Lenore is a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™) by the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators.

Attorney J. Christopher (“Chris”) Lombardo has four decades of experience practicing law in Florida. He is a top-rated Family Law attorney in Collier County and surrounding areas. Additionally, Chris provides legal services in civil litigation, commercial litigation, contracts, appellate law, and personal injury law. Chris received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University. Chris has handled hundreds of trials and appeals, including complex, high conflict, high net worth dissolution of marriage actions; child custody disputes; contested guardianship and probate disputes; real estate contract disputes; complex commercial foreclosures; banking operational disputes; high rise construction defect matters; contested corporate dissolutions; personal injury; product liability; wrongful death; medical malpractice; legal malpractice; eminent domain (including one of the largest business damage jury verdicts in Southwest Florida); securities; condominium disputes; fire and hurricane claims; and three criminal jury trials. He has guided countless matters through arbitration (including FINRA) and mediation. Chris is a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™) and a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL), an individual whom the AACFL recognizes as a leader in its mission of enhancing the family law community through advanced financial education. Chris holds the AV Preeminent™ Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo, where he has also received a Client’s Choice Award. He was recently profiled as one of the Top 10 Most Inspiring People in Legal Services by CIO Views magazine. Chris’ peers have recognized him as one of the Best Lawyers in America in Family Law and Family Law Mediation in Best Lawyers®; he has been voted a “Top Lawyer in Family Law” by Naples Illustrated magazine, and for the tenth consecutive year, named to Florida Super Lawyers®. In addition to his legal practice, Chris has served on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District since 1999 and is the current Vice Chairman. He is active in the community, having served on the boards of directors of Shy Wolf Sanctuary and Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.

Anthony (“Tony”) P. Pires, Jr. is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. in the Naples office. He provides legal services to clients throughout Collier and Lee Counties in Local Government Law, Municipal Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Land Use Applications, Rezonings, Bond Validation, and Administrative Law. His decades of experience and extensive knowledge of the history and development of Collier County enable him to use his unique insight to solve problems elegantly and efficiently. Tony serves as long-standing general counsel to various Florida community development districts (CDDs) and as special counsel to various county constitutional officers. His exceptional knowledge of Southwest Florida’s growth and development and his legal expertise allow him to guide public and private clients through complicated land use, local government, and real estate matters. Tony’s law practice showcases his tireless dedication to public service and client relationships. Tony has been a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) in City, County and Local Government Law by The Florida Bar for over 25 years since 1998. He is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, a rating given to only attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Previously, Tony was Assistant County Attorney, 1979-1981; Assistant State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, 1975-1979 & 1981 – 1983; and with Westinghouse Communities of Naples, Inc., 1983 – 1986.

Mark J. Woodward is the Managing Partner of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. in Naples and Marco Island, Florida. He is one of Collier County’s only dual Board Certified attorneys in Real Estate Law, as well as in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar. Mark has over 40 years of experience practicing law in the State of Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Stetson College of Law. Mark assists clients with his extensive experience in all aspects of Florida Condominium Development Law and has worked on hundreds of HOA’s and condominium projects (residential, commercial, and mixed) throughout Collier and Lee Counties and in the panhandle of Florida. Mark’s Florida real estate practice includes complex commercial and agricultural transactions as well as business law, including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs).

Arthur Huggins has litigated numerous civil cases against corporations, governments, and individuals alike. He started his career as a solo practitioner and founded the Huggins Law Firm. Later he would become the assistant City Attorney for the City of Daytona Beach. He defended the City of Daytona Beach against personal injury and civil rights claims. Arthur also prosecuted violations of the city’s ordinance and presented cases at code enforcement hearings. In 2017, Arthur returned to the Huggins Law Firm and quickly built a reputation for winning tough civil rights cases. He has successfully litigated police misconduct and other constitutional violations for his clients. Attorney Huggins has won multiple cases in the 11th Circuit Court of appeals where he has presented winning arguments in front of appellate judges. Arthur has secured a 7 figure verdict in a personal injury trial for a slip in fall at a mall. He was recognized for a top 100 verdict in personal injury cases in the state of Florida for 2024. Attorney Huggins possesses an artful acumen to tell his client’s story that makes sense to the jury. His trial experience in personal injury cases helps his clients attain just and proper settlement value for their cases. He has settled numerous cases involving car accidents, premises liability, and negligent supervision against businesses where assaults have occurred. Also, Attorney Huggins has litigated First Amendment and Fourth Amendment claims against governmental entities.

Philésha is a founding partner of the firm, where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most important legal matters with confidence and compassion. Her practice focuses on Family Law, Estate Planning, and Employment Law, where she provides thoughtful, strategic counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs. A native of Daytona Beach, Florida, Philésha returned to her hometown to serve the community that shaped her. She is committed to guiding families through divorce, child custody, support matters, and other family law issues while helping clients protect their futures through comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration. Before founding her firm, Philésha gained extensive experience advocating for individuals and underserved communities in matters involving probate, property rights, foreclosure prevention, and employment law. She is also a credentialed mediator who has successfully mediated cases for the Harris County Justice Courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, bringing a practical, solutions-oriented approach to resolving disputes. Philésha earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Psychology, from the University of Central Florida and received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she was actively involved in the Board of Advocates and the Journal on Gender, Race, and Justice. Whether guiding clients through family transitions, planning for the future, or protecting their legal rights, Philésha is dedicated to providing trusted counsel, personalized attention, and strong advocacy every step of the way.

Founded in 2008, Gerben Perrott PLLC is a trademark and copyright law firm. The firm currently serves clients in all 50 states and from over 30 countries around the world. Founder Josh Gerben opened the firm with the goal of providing big-firm quality legal services to businesses and individuals at affordable prices. In furtherance of this goal, the firm has obtained more than 6,500 trademark registrations for its clients since opening, and has been involved in over 500 trademark enforcement and defense matters.

Born and raised in Hialeah, Florida to hardworking Cuban parents, Jonny Davalos knows what it means to fight for what’s right. Since founding Davalos Legal, Jonny has handled hundreds of injury cases — including car accidents, slip/trip and falls, premises liability, liquor liability, negligent supervision, and dog bites — going head-to-head with insurance companies and corporate giants to get real justice for real people. What sets Jonny apart isn’t just his results — it’s his approach. He’s known for digging deeper, fighting harder, and treating every client like family. Every case gets his personal attention. Every client gets his direct line. You won't be passed off to a case manager or kept in the dark. Jonny will be the first — and main — person you talk to, from day one to the finish line. With a proven track record of powerful settlements, built on sharp strategy, relentless advocacy, and real care for his clients, Jonny Davalos isn’t just another lawyer. He’s the one you want in your corner when it matters most. Real lawyer. Real fight. Real results.

Amber is an attorney at Nishad Khan P.L. who focuses on civil litigation and probate administration. Amber attended the University of Central Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Economics. She then attended law school at Stetson University College of Law receiving a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. She also received an M.B.A. from Stetson University in 2011. Since becoming an attorney, Amber has worked in the Orlando area focusing on estate planning, probate and trust administration and litigation, civil litigation, and family law. Since 2016, she has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyer for her practice in Estate and Trust Litigation. Amber is licensed to practice law in Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the District of Columbia. In addition to her law practice, Amber has been providing pro bono services to the community through the Orange County Bar Association, while serving as a Committee Member and Chair of numerous Orange County Bar Association committees since 2014. In her role as Committee Chair of the Community Service Committee, she was a founding member of the Wills for Heroes Estate Planning Clinic in Orlando. In 2019, that program received the Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice’s Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award. She was selected to receive the award on behalf of the OCBA Young Lawyers Section. When Amber is not working, you will find her spending time with her family and her two little boys. On Saturdays in the Fall, she will be sporting her black and gold while tailgating and attending UCF Football Games in Orlando. Go Knights!

Kristen King Jaiven, Esq. is an attorney that focuses her practice on the representation of small businesses, including real estate brokerages and other related business ventures. Kristen has experience with DBPR investigations, Board of Realtor complaints, commission disputes, and brokerage compliance matters. She also assists with commercial leasing, corporate operations, and implementing robust marketing plans for various types of business ventures. Kristen currently represents the 4th Appellate District on the Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee and serves as Co-Chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section’s (RPPTL) Residential Real Estate and Industry Liaison Committee. Kristen also serves on the Florida Bar Consumer Protection Law Committee and on the Board of Directors of Signatures Gives Back, Inc. Previously, Kristen served as the General Counsel and Vice President of The Signature Real Estate Companies – one of the largest privately-owned real estate brokerages in the state of Florida – and as in-house counsel for American Tower Corporation focusing on commercial real estate. During law school, Kristen clerked for the South Florida Water Management District focusing on environmental enforcement matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, Kristen had a rewarding career as a paralegal and regulatory compliance specialist with Hilton Grand Vacations. When not working, Kristen enjoys beach days or hiking with her son and husband and spending time with her dogs.