AACFL Member Spotlight: Lenore T. Brakefield, Esq., CFL™

How many attorneys are at your firm?  12

Where is your firm located?  Naples and Marco Island, Florida

Why did you/your firm decide to join AACFL or earn the CFL credential? Financial analysis is an essential part of most litigation cases, and we want to provide the best services possible.

Why was AACFL uniquely positioned or qualified to help you/your firm? We frequently review financial documents in our civil and family law cases.

In one or two full sentences, what were your expected outcomes from working with AACFL?  I wanted an improved understanding of financial documents.

How has the course benefited you and your firm?  I believe the CFL™ course and credential provide our clients with an added sense of comfort during a stressful time.

How have you used your AACFL credential?  We list the CFL™ credential on our firm attorneys’ bios, signature blocks, and LinkedIn.

What benefits have you seen as a result of joining AACFL? More clients? Higher quality clients? I, personally have been asked about it by other attorneys.

Do you have a testimonial or quote you can share about this project? Understanding complex financial documents have elevated my practice by giving me the ability to spot issues and provide thorough representation to my clients.