As local government law attorneys in Florida, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo regularly assist clients and provide guidance and representation concerning Florida’s Sunshine Law regarding open government. As noted by the Office of the Attorney General of Florida, Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law, commonly referred to as the “Sunshine Law,” provides the public a right of access to […]
read moreNAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2023) — Woodward Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (WPL) is proudly once again sponsoring the trailhead signs for CREW Land & Water Trust. WPL will celebrate this initiative by hosting a company trail hike on “National Take a Walk in the Park Day” March 31st to learn more about our community ecosystems, […]
read moreIn the 2023 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 2023-309, Laws of Florida. This amendment added new requirements to the ordinance adoption process for cities and counties, clarified continuances of ordinance hearings, and created processes and attorney fee liability for ordinance challenges. These changes impact Collier’s cities and the county itself and will impact […]
read moreCITY OF EVERGLADES CITY, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. proudly announces that associate attorney Zachary W. Lombardo was appointed as the City Attorney for the City of Everglades City, Florida, at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 2023. Lombardo follows his father’s legacy, partner J. Christopher Lombardo, Esq., […]
read moreIt may be surprising to learn there are over 40 local governments in Collier County. The County itself is a local government, but so are the three Cities (Naples, Marco, and Everglades City), the School Board, and many special districts (including fire districts, community development districts, the mosquito control district, etc.). All these local governments […]
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