WPL Local Government Law attorney Zach Lombardo addressed a community meeting over the weekend hosted by the Collier County NAACP at River Park Community Center on legal issues in contracting after storms. At the meeting, he participated in much-needed discussions about verifying contractor licensing, construction contracts, and construction liens. Thank you, Zach, for making a […]
By Lenore T. Brakefield, Naples Construction Law Attorney Hurricane Ian was strong, but Southwest Florida is stronger. Look almost anywhere in Collier and Lee Counties, and you will see the recovery efforts of many as we rebuild and repair homes, buildings, docks, pools, decks, and other structures throughout our community. However, many construction projects run […]
Southwest Florida is in the spotlight as one of the worst disasters in history, with Hurricane Ian making direct, catastrophic landfall on September 28, 2022. We hope that you are fairing well in the storm aftermath, and Woodward, Pires & Lombardo is here for you today and for years to come as we rebuild our […]
By Cameron Grant Woodward, Esq. When it comes to living in Southwest Florida, we have it pretty good: beaches, golf, boating, you name it, Southwest Florida can likely offer it. But one thing we have that nobody wants is flood zones. Living within a flood zone has its own set of rules and regulations that […]
By Lenore T. Brakefield, Esq. It’s that time of the year again. With all the holiday parties, treats and goodies, it’s hard to stay focused on getting or staying lean. Don’t fret, this article is about avoiding construction liens and how to deal with them (aka “Mechanics Lien”). What is a construction lien? Under Florida […]