Code inspectors require consent or administrative inspection warrants to enter non-public areas in their capacity as code inspectors. See AGO 2002-27. Constitutional prohibitions on unreasonable searches and seizures require this, subject to various exceptions. Administrative inspection warrants are governed by sections 933.20 through 933.30, Florida Statutes. Owner-occupied family residences are exempt from the provisions of […]
NAPLES-MARCO ISL., Fla., (Sept. 7th, 2023) — Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. is proud to announce a significant achievement for the firm. Nine attorneys from the Marco Island and Naples offices were recognized from five areas of law by Naples Illustrated as Top Lawyers for 2023, according to an annual peer survey conducted by Professional […]
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 […]
NAPLES, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2023) — Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. proudly announces that attorney Zachary W. Lombardo has become Florida Bar Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law. As noted on the website of The Florida Bar, “Board certification is Florida’s official, independent determination of a lawyer’s expertise to practice in a […]
Everglades City, Florida just secured $13 million for a new emergency operations center and fire station. The House and Senate agreed to the seven-figure expense as part of negotiations on the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development budget. That’s one of the biggest line items in the budget that will go to a specific facility serving […]
