Jerry Pitkin is the lead attorney at Pitkin Law. Jerry’s practice is limited to representing people who have sustained injuries resulting from car accidents, commercial truck accidents, slip/trip fall accidents, insurance coverage disputes, and vehicle property damage. Jerry has vast litigation experience in cases representing consumers damaged by banking regulation violations and foreclosure defense, corporate matters, and construction disputes. Jerry’s community involvement has included coaching youth football and basketball, past President of Barron Collier High School Gridiron Club, and past legal counsel to the American Subcontractors Association. Outside of the office Jerry enjoys spending time with his family, motocross, playing music, and water sports.

Marc L. Shapiro, Esq. is the founder of The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. With 27 years of experience, Marc L. Shapiro Esq. has served SWFL with integrity, passion, and a commitment to his clients. Have you been injured in a car accident? Trust The Law Offices of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. to represent you and your family. Marc L. Shapiro is a Personal Injury Attorney that cares about representing his community and clients with integrity. Marc practices primarily in the areas of Plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death cases, complex commercial real estate litigation, title insurance disputes, foreclosure defense, mortgage law, bank workouts, short sales, and commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes. Marc also represents and advises real estate investors and entrepreneurs in their transactional dealings including real estate closings, entity structuring, and planning for both tax purposes and asset protection. Marc has been cited in local media on various legal topics and he has appeared on local news stations. Marc also makes frequent appearances on the legal eagle section of the radio show “Real Estate Best Buys”.

Over the past thirty-five years I have had the opportunity to represent thousands of clients in many different areas of the law. I have extensive experience in litigation cases, elder law, guardianships, family issues and criminal law. Please review some areas of practice listed below. If you would like to speak with me, I would be glad to answer your questions over the phone or in person.

Landon Miller has been practicing as a criminal defense attorney in Naples and Ft Myers for 18 years. His previous cases include but not limited to murder, misdemeanor property crimes, DUI/BUI, white collar crimes, drug charges and assaults. Everyone’s case is an individual matter. With the proper investigative techniques from previous to, during, and after your arrest we will mount a strong defense with the best possible outcome.

Zachary (“Zach”) W. Lombardo is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. He is a Board Certified Specialist in City, County & Local Government Law by The Florida Bar and is the City Attorney for Everglades City. Zach’s primary focus is helping public and private clients in a wide variety of land use and local government matters, including strategizing both advocacy for as well as opposition to: comprehensive plan amendments, re-zoning, and planned unit development (PUD) zoning and amendments, conditional uses and comparable use determinations, variances and non-conforming uses, land development code amendments, official interpretations and zoning verification letters, building code appeals, floodplain determinations, code enforcement, utility conveyance, right-of-way permits and vacations, easement use agreements and vacations, and litigation related to the above. He frequently appears before the Marco Island Planning Board, the Marco Island City Council, the Collier County Planning Commission, the Collier County Hearing Examiner, and the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County. Beyond land use, Zach helps public and private clients navigate various local government and environmental matters such as: public records, property tax appeals, agricultural tax exemptions, bid protests and public contracts, interlocal agreements, environmental resource permits, sovereignty land leases, and litigation related to the above He is an experienced litigator in state and federal court both at a trial court level and on appeal. In his business matters and contract drafting, Zach focuses on practical solutions. Active in the community, Zach is a lifelong environmentalist and an Eagle Scout. He is committed to doing what he can to improve the quality of the environment in the Western Everglades. A Southwest Florida native, he enjoys canoeing the waterways of Collier and Lee Counties with his family and playing the harmonica.

Attorney Anthony J. Dimora is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. managing the firm’s Marco Island location. He provides legal services in both Marco Island and Naples, Florida, focusing his law practice on estate planning, wills and trusts, guardianship, probate and trust administration, litigation, business law, and residential and commercial real estate transactions. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Ohio and is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Anthony was selected a 2024 Florida Super Lawyer® and was named a Top Lawyer in Estate Planning by Naples Illustrated magazine in 2023. When Anthony is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

Craig R. Woodward practices law in Woodward, Pires & Lombardo’s Marco Island location. He joined his father, Arthur V. Woodward, Esq., in 1980. With decades of knowledge of the history and development of the local area, Craig brings a wealth of experience and insight to his clients in solving their legal matters. He handles real estate law, zoning issues, estate planning, probate, business law, and local government law. He represents hotels, restaurants, time-share projects, contractors, marinas, land developers, homeowner associations, real estate companies, banks, and private individuals. Craig held Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar from 1993 – 2023, having been the first Collier County attorney to receive this certification. He is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, the rating standard given only to attorneys who rank at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Active in the community, Craig was the keynote speaker for Marco’s 50th Anniversary in 2015 and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce and “Keys to the City” by the City of Marco Island, Marco City Council. He regularly writes historical articles and delivers lectures on Marco Island’s history, including to Leadership Marco classes each year. Craig is also Vice President of First Title & Abstract, Inc. and President of North Marco Utility Co., Inc. He was previously attorney for the Marco Island Independent Fire District (1991-1995).

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).