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Welcome to Pavese Law Firm

Established in 1949 as a one-attorney general practice firm, Pavese Law Firm has grown into one of the largest legal practices in Southwest Florida and beyond. Pavese Law has played a significant role in the growth of local businesses, communities and major development projects in Florida.

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What We Do

Helping The Region Thrive

Pavese Law’s team of highly skilled attorneys have experience in significant areas of law, offering a broad range of legal services for individuals, families, small businesses and corporations. From condominium and homeowners’ association law to banking and environmental law, the firm’s far reach enables the legal team to serve as a valued partner to its clients and community.

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A Trusted Legal Partner

Pavese Law has over 20 experienced attorneys working across three offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Neale Montgomery

Neale Montgomery

Partner

Neale Montgomery joined Pavese Law Firm in 1986 and became a partner in 1991. Her practice areas are land use, zoning and local government; environmental and water; and real estate law. She ...

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Frank A. Pavese Jr.

Frank A. Pavese Jr.

Partner

Frank A. Pavese, Jr. joined the Pavese Law Firm in 1986 and became a partner in the firm in 1991. He is a civil litigator and primarily focuses his practice in the areas of construction law,...

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Mary Vlasak Snell

Mary Vlasak Snell

Partner

Mary Vlasak Snell is a partner in the Fort Myers Office of Pavese Law Firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration; and business law. Mary is a long t...

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Irene Kennedy Quincey

Irene Kennedy Quincey

Partner

Irene Kennedy Quincey is the West Palm Beach resident partner of Pavese Law Firm practicing in the areas of Environmental and Water Law, Land Use & Local Government, and Agricultural Law...

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Katherine R. English

Katherine R. English

Partner

Katherine R. English joined Pavese Law Firm in 1994 and became a partner in the firm in 2000. Her practice concentrates on agricultural, environmental and land use law with an emphasis on se...

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Keith H. Hagman

Keith H. Hagman

Partner

Keith H. Hagman joined Pavese Law Firm in 1998 and became a partner in 2004. He primarily practices in commercial and business litigation with an emphasis in the areas of community associati...

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Charles Mann

Charles Mann

Partner

Charles Mann joined Pavese Law Firm in 2000, became a partner in the firm in 2005, and was managing partner from 2012 through 2020. Mr. Mann is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Real Es...

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Eric D. Molina

Eric D. Molina

Partner

Eric D. Molina joined the firm in 2001 and became a partner in 2007. He is an experienced litigator whose practice is focused on complex Civil and Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigati...

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Charles B. Capps

Charles B. Capps

Co-Managing Partner

Charles Bryan Capps joined the Pavese Law Firm in 2008, became a partner in 2013 and co-managing partner in 2021. Mr. Capps is a Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate Law and is also Fl...

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Chené Thompson

Chené Thompson

Co-Managing Partner

Chené Thompson joined Pavese Law Firm in 2013, became a partner in the firm in 2015 and co-managing partner in 2021. Ms. Thompson focuses primarily on litigation related to Land Use, Zoning...

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Michael P. Lehnert

Michael P. Lehnert

Partner

Michael is a partner in the firm and practices in the area of real estate and commercial transactions, including assisting local and multi-state developers, property owners, and lenders with...

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Alton M. Kuhn

Alton M. Kuhn

Partner

Alton M. Kuhn joined the Pavese Law Firm in 2019 and became a partner in the Firm in 2023. He primarily focuses his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactio...

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Vanessa Fernandez

Vanessa Fernandez

Associate

Vanessa Fernandez joined Pavese Law Firm in 2019. She primarily focuses her practice in the areas of Real Estate; and Condominium and Homeowners’ Association Law. Ms. Fernandez graduate...

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Dillon L. McColgan

Dillon L. McColgan

Associate

Dillon L. McColgan joined Pavese Law Firm as an associate in 2021. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Real Estate Development, Community Association and Planned Development Law, Co...

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Raychel A. Thomas

Raychel A. Thomas

Associate

Raychel A. Thomas joined Pavese Law Firm in 2021. Her primary areas of focus include Agricultural and Natural Resources Law, Environmental and Water Law, and Land Use Law, assisting property...

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Erin R. Casey

Erin R. Casey

Associate

Erin Casey joined Pavese Law Firm in 2022 as an associate attorney in Fort Myers. Her practice area focuses on civil litigation. Ms. Casey brings over 20 years of combined criminal and civil...

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Stephen S. Dwyer

Stephen S. Dwyer

Associate

Stephen Dwyer is an associate attorney at Pavese Law Firm in Fort Myers, Florida, focusing his practice on Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation. He joined Pavese in February 2024. Before wor...

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Brooke N. Fisher

Brooke N. Fisher

Of Counsel

Brooke Fisher rejoined Pavese Law Firm in 2024 after being with the firm from 2005 – 2019. Prior to returning to the Pavese Law Firm, Brooke and her husband, Pete, were partners and owners...

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Peter M. Fisher

Of Counsel

Peter (“Pete”) Fisher joins Pavese Law Firm in 2024 after six years as the founder and owner of Fisher Law Office, PLLC. Pete is an experienced litigator whose practice is focused on co...

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What Our Clients Say

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“A wonderfully professional and personable law firm. Attorney Mary Vlasak Snell and her legal assistant Linda J. Antonaccio were a delight to work with, even when circumstances beyond our ...

— Jim Thomas

“Donna is amazing. My closing went without a hitch. They have a beautiful office with plenty of parking. The office staff was very helpful. Very good experience here !!”...

— Brian Bland

“I've worked with a few attorneys at this firm, and they were all quality and top notch. I highly recommend using them for estate planning and land usage law.”...

— Bryan Filson

“Chad & Christina are fantastic! They were so easy to work with, very efficient and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend them and will also definitely use their services again in the future...

— Maria LaPorte

“Nothing but wonderful things to say about the Pavese Law Firm. Five-Stars all around! I will be forever grateful for their help, understanding, diligence, and patience. Thank you!”...

— Casey Gartland, Esq.
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