NAPLES & MARCO ISLAND, FL (August 20, 2026)—Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (WPL), a full-service law firm serving Southwest Florida, is proud to announce that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. These prestigious recognitions reflect the firm’s continued commitment to legal excellence, professional achievement, and exceptional client service across a broad range of practice areas.
The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Honorees
Five WPL attorneys have been included in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed recognitions.
Naples, FL
Lenore T. Brakefield
- Commercial Litigation
- Community Association Law
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Litigation – Trusts and Estates
J. Christopher Lombardo
- Commercial Litigation
- Family Law
Anthony P. Pires
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Municipal Law
Mark J. Woodward
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Finance Law
- Community Association Law
- Construction Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Marco Island, FL
Anthony J. Dimora
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027 Honorees
Three WPL attorneys have also been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This distinction honors attorneys who are earlier in their careers for demonstrating outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
Naples, FL
Zachary W. Lombardo
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Government Relations Practice
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Kenneth V. Mundy
- Family Law
- Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Cameron G. Woodward
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
“We are honored to see our attorneys recognized once again by Best Lawyers,” said Mark J. Woodward, Managing Partner of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. “These distinctions reflect the trust and respect of our peers, as well as our attorneys’ dedication to delivering exceptional legal representation and serving the communities of Southwest Florida.”
About Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
For more than 55 years, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. has been dedicated to serving individuals, families, businesses, and governmental entities throughout Southwest Florida. Founded in 1971 as the first law firm on Marco Island, WPL provides comprehensive legal services in areas including Real Estate Law, Litigation, Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Family Law, Community Association Law, Local Government Law, Land Use and Zoning, and Personal Injury. The firm proudly serves clients from its offices in Naples and Marco Island, Florida.