Founding Attorney
Frank A. Pavese

Pavese Law Firm’s founder, Frank A. Pavese, Sr. (1924 – 2021), was a Fort Myers High School alum and attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate and law degrees. In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with distinction as a Corporal in World War II in Italy earning three combat stars. After the war, he returned to Fort Myers and founded his one-attorney general practice firm in 1949. Mr. Pavese was also a Lee County prosecutor and attorney for the county commission. In 2014, he was honored with a “People of Influence” recognition by The News-Press and was often referred to as a “lion of the legal community.”

Mr. Pavese held multiple Bar Office(s) throughout his law career, including President of Lee County Bar Association. Frank was also awarded many honors throughout his years, one of his most memorable days was when Lee County Commissioners proclaimed June 2nd, 2015, as Frank A. Pavese Sr. Day to honor his contributions to this region.