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Attorney Katherine English to Join 2024 Real Estate Symposium Panel

Presented by the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) in partnership with Lutgert College of Business, Florida Gulf Coast University, the 2024 REIS Real Estate Symposium will address “Recovery and Sustainable Growth” on September 19, 2024, at the Cohen Student Union, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)…

Pavese Law Sponsors 2024 Bench Bar Gala, Lee County Bar Association

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce its Gold level sponsorship of the Lee County Bar Association’s 2024 Bench Bar Gala. Themed “Under the Stars,” the festivities are set for October 26, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. at The Veranda in Fort Myers, Florida. The annual…

Pavese Among the Sponsors of CAI Charity Golf Event For Blessings in a Backpack

Pavese Law Firm is excited to announce its participation and hole sponsorship in the South Gulf Coast Chapter – Community Associations Institute (SGCC CAI) Charity Golf Event, “Oktoberfest!” which is set to take place on October 4th, 2024, at Stoney Brook Golf Club in Estero….

Pavese Joins Lee BIA for ‘Bricks and Sticks’ Golf Tournament, Sept 20

Pavese Law Firm is delighted to share that we are proudly serving as a VIP Team Sponsor of the Lee Building Industry Association’s 2024 Bricks & Sticks Golf Tournament presented by Siesta Pebble. The event will occur on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Spring Run…

Pavese is Bronze Sponsor of FFVA 2024: 80th Annual Convention

Pavese Law Firm is proud to be among the sponsors of the 80th Annual Convention of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA), taking place September 16-18, 2024, at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida! This year’s FFVA convention will…

Pavese Law is Presenting Sponsor of Wedgworth Leadership 2024 Annual Alumni Meeting

Pavese Law is proud to announce our presenting sponsorship of the 2024 Wedgworth Leadership Institute Alumni Annual Meeting, “Rise Up,” taking place on August 2-3 in Orlando, Florida! The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) is renowned for shaping future leaders in…

Pavese Law Firm is Title Sponsor of the LCBAF 2024 Charity Golf Tournament

Pavese Law Firm was proud to be the Title Sponsor of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation’s Charity Golf Tournament benefitting Southwest Florida non-profit organizations. There was a tremendous turnout for the May 17, 2024, event at The Forest Country Club. We at Pavese Law…

Pavese Law Firm Sponsors 2024 Market Trends of Southwest Florida

Pavese Law Firm was pleased to support this year’s Market Trends as a Gold Sponsor. The event, which was held at the Caloosa Sound Center on March 12, 2024, was attended by over 1,200 participants. This year’s event theme was “Ignorance is Bliss Until it…

Empowering Education: Attorneys Leading the Way in Community Financial Matters

The CAI South Gulf Coast Chapter hosted Alex Menendez and Christopher Pope as presenters at their recent continuing education breakfast seminar. The event held on September 29th, 2023, brought together community association members, board members, and businesses eager to gain valuable insights into community financial…

Planning for Tomorrow: Everything you Need to Know About Hosting an Estate and Financial Planning Seminar

Pavese Law Firm partner Mary Vlasak Snell presented at the 61st Annual Conference of the International Catholic Stewardship Counsel (ICSC) held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, on October 2, 2023. The breakout session titled “Planning for Tomorrow: Everything you need to know about…

Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Annual Lee County Bar Association’s Charity Golf Tournament – May 4

Pavese Law Firm will be a sponsor at the Lee County Bar Association’s 2019 Annual Charity Golf Tournament to be held on Saturday, May 4 at The Forest Country Club.  The cost is $150 per player ($550 per foursome) which includes a round of golf,…

2019 Lee County Association for Women Lawyers’ Annual Judicial Reception – May 2

Pavese Law Firm will be a sponsor at the annual Lee County Association for Women Lawyers (LCAWL) Judicial Reception to be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019, with cocktails from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Edison Restaurant, 3583 McGregor Boulevard, Fort…

2019 Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame, Lee County – April 18

Pavese is a proud sponsor at the 2019 Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame, Lee County.  The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs on Thursday, April 18, 2019, with a cocktail reception…

Pavese to Sponsor April 11 Above Board Chamber Lee County Luncheon Meeting

The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April. 11, at the Crown Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Fort Myers. During the luncheon, a panel of experts will discuss “How to Get Employees to Think Like Owners”.  The panelists will…

Habitat for Humanity 2019 Women Build Kick Off Party – March 6, 2019

Pavese is a proud sponsor at the Habitat for Humanity 2019 Women Build Kick Off Party.  This event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, FL. For details, click here: …

Human Resources Seminar for Community Association Managers – February 7, 2019

Please join United Community Association Networking (UNET) and Pavese Law Firm for a Human Resources seminar on “Reducing Exposure to Employment Claims and Avoiding Claims of Retaliation” on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Cross Creek Country Club, 13050 Cross Creek Boulevard, Fort…

Pavese to Sponsor at the 8th Annual Market Trends – October 30, 2018

Pavese is a proud platinum sponsor at the 8th Annual Market Trends hosted by the Lee and Collier Building Industry Associations. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Miromar Design Center located at 10800 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL….

Pavese Selected as a Finalist for the Business Citizenship 2018 Industry Appreciation Award – October 4, 2018

Pavese has been selected as a finalist for the Business Citizenship (Large) 2018 Industry Appreciation Award.  With years of experience serving Southwest Florida, Pavese has become well known for having a hand in helping shape the growth of the region and has participated in the…

Pavese Law Firm, Sponsor at the 17th Annual Tri-County HR Conference – May 4

Pavese will be a sponsor at the 17th Annual Tri-County HR Conference – HR University – Where Learning Never Ends on Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Lee County School Board, 2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The keynote speaker…

2018 LCAWL’s Annual Judicial Reception – May 3

Pavese Law Firm will be a sponsor at the annual Lee County Association for Women Lawyers (LCAWL) to be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018, with cocktails from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and reception from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Edison Restaurant in Fort Myers.  This event honors…

2018 Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame, Lee County – April 25

Pavese is a proud sponsor at the 2018 Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame, Lee County.  The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, with a cocktail reception…

Pavese to Sponsor at Junior Achievement of SWFL 6th Annual Breaking Par at Grandezza – April 21-22

Pavese is a proud sponsor at the 6th Annual Breaking Par for Junior Achievement event.  The two-day Breaking Par at Grandezza event will run from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 22 at The Club at Grandezza, located at 11481 Grande Oak Blvd. in Estero….

Pavese to Sponsor April 12 Above Board Chamber – Lee County Luncheon on “Ethics in Business”

The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April. 12, at Pelican Preserve Town Center, 9800 Veneto Drive in Fort Myers. During the luncheon, a panel of experts will discuss business ethics that govern how businesses operate, how business decisions are…

Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations – March 29, 2018

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations” scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 8:00-12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  Continental breakfast will be served. Featured guest…

Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations – March 21, 2018

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations” scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:00-12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  Continental breakfast will be served. Featured guest…

2018 Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum North America – March 1, 2018

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn will serve as a panelist during the 2018 Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum North America “The Ever-Expanding Landscape of Compliance – And What You Need to Know,” to be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018…

Be Part of…Give Where You Live Collier!

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida invites the community to support its efforts to provide key programs on work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy to local students by donating to the organization during the ‘Give Where You Live Collier’ fundraising initiative, which takes place at noon on…

2018 Southwest Florida Women’s Business Summit – February 16, 2018

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn will speak at the 2018 Southwest Florida Women’s Business Summit, taking place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 16, 2018 at Florida SouthWestern State College, Building U, in Fort Myers. The Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO) is hosting the event. Schwinn,…

Twenty-Seventh Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference – February 2, 2018

Pavese Law Firm is a proud sponsor at the Twenty-Seventh Annual Southwest Florida Water Resources Conference.  The conference will be held at the Pelican Preserve Magnolia Room, Fort Myers, FL on Friday, February 2, 2018.  This year’s theme, “The Changing Climate of Regulation and Funding”,…

Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations – October 24, 2017

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations” scheduled for October 24, 2017 from 8:00-12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  Continental breakfast will be served. Featured guest speakers:…

Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations – October 17, 2017

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations” scheduled for October 17, 2017 from 8:00-12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  Continental breakfast will be served. Featured guest speakers:…

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn to speak at Sept. 7 Benefits University course

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn will speak at Leading Edge Benefit Advisors’ fall Benefits University course on Sept. 7 at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon in Room 214 of the Cohen Center at FGCU, located at…

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn to speak at Above Board Chamber of Florida luncheon Aug. 10

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn will serve as a panelist during the Above Board Chamber of Florida’s “The Art of Persuasion and Negotiation” luncheon, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Pelican Preserve Town Center, located at 10561…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – July 31, 2017

Date:  Monday, July 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Henderson Franklin Law Firm, 2100 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida. Please note:  This may be our final auction. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no…

Alternative Dispute Resolution April 28 at The Ins and Outs of Community Association Law 2017

Attorney Susan McLaughlin will discuss Alternative Dispute Resolution during The Ins and Outs of Community Association Law 2017, presented by the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. The seminar will take place from 8:45 a.m. to…

Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations – April 25, 2017

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations” scheduled for April 25, 2017 from 8:00-12:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Fort Myers,10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Featured guest speakers: Christopher J. Shields, Board Certified…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – April 24, 2017

Date:  Monday, April 24, 2017, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Henderson Franklin Law Firm, 2100 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason….

Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations – April 20, 2017

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations” scheduled for April 20, 2017 from 8:00-12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Featured guest speakers: Christopher J. Shields, Board Certified…

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn to speak at FGCU Intern Workshop March 24

Christina Harris Schwinn will speak at an Intern Workshop panel discussion at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 24. The free event is hosted by FGCU and coordinated by Career Sources in conjunction with Society for Human Resource…

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Presents Over the Edge Rappelling Fundraiser Feb. 25, 2017

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida is partnering with Over the Edge USA to present the 2017 Over the Edge rappelling fundraising event at 8 a.m. on Feb. 25, 2017 at Naples Grand Beach Resort in Naples. The fundraising event allows for participants to raise pledges…

Fair Housing/ADA Law Overview Seminar for CAMs and Board Members – February 9, 2017

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Fair Housing/ADA Law Overview for CAMs and Board Members” scheduled for February 9, 2017 from 9:30-12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive.  Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Featured guest speakers: Susan M. McLaughlin,…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – January 10, 2017

Date:  Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Henderson Franklin Law Firm, 2100 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason….

Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations – November 8, 2016

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Condominium Associations” scheduled for November 8, 2016 from 8:00-1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Featured guest speakers: Christopher J. Shields, Board Certified…

Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations – November 3, 2016

Join Pavese Law Firm for a complimentary seminar “Board Certification Course for Homeowners’ Associations” scheduled for November 3, 2016 from 8:00-1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Featured guest speakers: Christopher J. Shields, Board Certified…

Bankruptcy Auction – Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Date:  Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Henderson Franklin Law Firm, 2100 Second Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction…

Attorney Katherine English to Speak at the Women’s Leadership Initiative of ULI Southwest Florida Dinner on August 18

The Women’s Leadership Initiative of ULI Southwest Florida will hold its annual View from the Top, a dinner featuring informal conversations with four Southwest Florida female business leaders. The dinner consists of four 30-minute courses, with executives rotating to a new table with each course….

Bankruptcy Auction – Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Date:  Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Henderson Franklin Law Firm, 1715 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction…

Pavese Law Firm, Sponsor at the Dress for Success on August 6th

Paves Law Firm is a proud sponsor at the Dress for Success SW Florida Entrepreneurial Spirit Program.  Christina Harris Schwinn will be one of the presenters.  Come join us on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information click here.

Attorney Christina Harris Schwinn and U.S. Department of Labor Investigator, Scott Hill to Speak at Tiger Bay Club of SWFL on July 27

Christina Harris Schwinn and Scott Hill will present on employment law at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 during the Tiger Bay Club of Southwest Florida’s July luncheon. The Tiger Bay Club of Southwest Florida is presenting the issue of “DOL Final Rule Minimum Salary…

2016 Hot Topic Seminar – IMA and AGA on June 24, 2016

Join Christina Harris Schwinn and other prominent speakers on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Embassy Suites in Estero, Florida  for an interactive seminar on hot and emerging topics which will include A&A Updates, Economic Updates, Official Records, Labor Law Updates, Essential Team Building and…

Bankruptcy Auction – Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Date:  Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice…

Bankruptcy Auction – Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Date:  Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Susan McLaughlin to present on “Dispute Resolution, Pre-Suit Tools and Procedures” at Complimentary Seminar for Community Association Managers

Susan McLaughlin will be presenting a continuing education seminar on “Dispute Resolution, Pre-Suit Tools and Procedures” for Community Association Managers.  The complimentary seminar will take place on April 20, 2016 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers, 12600 University Drive in Fort…

Christina Harris Schwinn to present on Human Resources Topics at Complimentary Seminar for Community Association Managers

Christina Harris Schwinn will be presenting a continuing education seminar on human resources topics: “Employee vs. Independent Contractors” and “Managing Workplace Conflict Effectively” for Community Association Managers.  The complimentary seminar will take place on April 20, 2016 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. and will include a continental…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Date:  Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Christina Harris Schwinn Speaks about Women’s Legacy Fund Focused on Initiatives, not Charity

We all need help from another at some point in our lives. Ask yourself how many times someone was there to help you along the way or lift your spirits on a bad day. Read the full article at: newspress.com

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Date:  Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Special Edition: Legislative Update Pending Florida Bills Through 1-12-2016

It is that time of year when the Florida Legislature is in session.  This Special Edition of Legal Updates contains an attachment with information regarding all of the employment law bills that have been filed through January 12, 2016.  You will note that following the…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – November 16, 2015

Date:  Monday, November 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Save The Date: Bankruptcy Auction Notice – November 16, 2015

Date:  Monday, November 16, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason.

Pavese To Sponsor Sept. 10 Above Board Chamber Media Panel on How to Get Discovered by the Media

The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at City Pier, 1300 Hendry St. in Fort Myers. Learn from and meet many of SWFL top media Giants! The Above Board Chamber of Florida is bringing together local media…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – August 17, 2015

Date:  Monday, August 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Dress For Success Hosts Entrepreneur Seminars

Dress for Success SW Florida is hosting the Entrepreneurial Spirit Program seminar series from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday from June 3-24. Local business leaders will provide information and tips for women who would like to start their own business. Presenters will include Joanne Show, Central…

Lee County Board of County Commissioners Proclaims June 2 as Frank A. Pavese, Sr. Day to Honor Founder of Pavese Law Firm

Frank A. Pavese, Sr., founder of Pavese Law Firm, has been honored by Lee County Board of County Commissioners in a proclamation declaring June 2, 2015 as “Frank A. Pavese, Sr. Day.” This designation is a tribute to the honorable life of Frank A. Pavese,…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – DATE CHANGED FROM 5/18/2015 TO 6/01/2015

PLEASE NOTE:  Date Changed from Monday, May 18, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. to Monday, June 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. Auction Notice

Pavese Law Firm, Sponsor at the Tri-County HR Conference May 15

Pavese Law Firm is a proud sponsor at the 14th Annual Tri-County HR Conference. Tri-County HR Conference on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Pelican Preserve,   9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd.,   Fort Myers, FL 33913                  Can you Believe It…..for a small investment…

Lee County Association for Women Lawyers’ Annual Judicial Reception April 30

Thursday, April 30, 2015 – 4:30pm – 7:30pm Pavese Law Firm will be a sponsor at the Lee County’s Association for Women Lawyers’ Annual Judicial Appreciation Reception honoring Judge Tara Patluck being held at The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 West First Street, Fort Myers….

Pavese Law Firm, Hole Sponsor at the 3rd Annual Breaking Par for Junior Achievement Gala & Golf Tournament

Saturday & Sunday, April 25-26, 2015 Pavese Law Firm is a hole sponsor at the 3rd Annual Breaking Par for Junior Achievement event.  Come join the fun!  Register today to be a sponsor or to participate in this great event. Click here to view sponsorship…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – 3/23/2015

Date:  Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. Auction Notice  

Pavese Law Firm Sponsors The News-Press 2015 Market Watch: Focus on Real Estate

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 30, 2014) – As Lee County’s steady recovery from the recession continues, join three local real estate experts who will provide insight into critical questions about the local residential, land and commercial real estate industries at The News-Press Market Watch 2015:…

Pavese Law Firm is sponsoring The Inaugural 2015 CEO Law Forum presented by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Small Business Development Center

Pavese Law Firm is the seminar sponsor for the event to be held on Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Cohen Center Ballroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with business attorneys one-on-one during…

Paralegal Event To Feature Discussion of Workplace Conflict

Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn will be the featured guest speaker at the Jan. 8 meeting of the Gulf Coast Paralegal Association (GCPA) at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. Schwinn will discuss how to effectively address conflict in the workplace between coworkers and management….

What would you do? If you lost your Yahoo email account !!

I’ve had a few people with Yahoo, Bellsouth and AT&T email tends to grumble of lost passwords or hacked accounts as of late. Programmers either speculated the secret word, tricked the casualty into surrendering the watchword by means of a phishing assault, or got entrance…

Partner, Mary Vlasak Snell to address succession planning for women business owners at May 2 NAWBO meeting

Mary Vlasak Snell will speak to women business owners on legal considerations surrounding business succession planning during the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) of Southwest Florida meeting on May 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Club at Grandezza clubhouse, located at…

Montgomery Chosen as 1 of 41 Influential People Who Makes Thing Happen in Southwest Florida

Gulfshore Business, April 2013 Neale Montgomery‘s Mastery of real estate and environmental issues in land development has guided her through the complex regulations of large projects such as Golf Coast Town Center and Miromar Lakes. A partner of Pavese Law Firm for more than two…

Pavese Law Firm is a Proud Sponsor of the HRMA Luncheon Meeting on April 10, 2013

Time:  11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Meeting Discussion:  Social Media on Litigation Location:  The Crowne Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL (Adjacent to the Bell Tower Shops). This program has been submitted to HR Certification Institute and has been pre-approved for 1 general recertification…

Bankruptcy Auction

Date:  Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason.

Montgomery Named To Water Resources Committee

Gulfshore Business Daily – January 22, 2013 Pavese Law Firm partner Neale Montgomery was appointed to the South Florida Water Management District’s Water Resources Advisory Committee. Montgomery and other committee members provide recommendations to the South Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board and the South…

English Named to Farm Bureau Advisory Committee

Gulfshore Business Daily – January 9, 2013Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine R. English was appointed to the Florida Farm Bureau’s Water and Natural Resources Advisory Committee. English and other committee members advise the bureau’s state board of directors, providing insight on issues relating to agriculture. English was…

Gulf Coast Paralegal Meeting Guest Speaker, Neale Montgomery

Thursday, January 10, 2013 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm This month’s guest speaker, Neale Montgomery, a partner at Pavese Law Firm will be speaking on Land Use at the Gulf Coast Paralegal Association meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2013.  The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. with social and networking from…

Pavese Helps Salvation Army

Gulfshore Business Daily – January 2, 2013 Pavese Law Firm attorneys and staff teamed up with the Salvation Army to help provide for the tangible needs of deserving recipient families during the holidays. More than 13,000 families benefit from the Salvation Army’s annual holiday drive….

Charitable Notes

Pavese Law Firm’s managing partner, Charles Mann presented a check to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida for $1,500 to support the nonprofit organization in providing programs at schools throughout Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for students in Collier,…

“Half-Time or Time and One-Half? “

Author:  Christina Harris Schwinn, Esq. Published in: Northeastern University Law Journal, Vol. 6 No. 2, 411-434 Recent Developments Deprive Employees of Their Rightful Overtime Compensation under the FSLA.  Read More…

Junior League of Fort Myers – 30th Annual Taste of the Town

The Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that they will be one of the sponsors of the Junior League of Fort Myers’ 30th Annual Taste of the Town. The event is to be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012. From its beginning 30 years…

“Your Legal Rights as a Business Owner!”

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 – 11:30am – 1:00pm Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn will be a panelist at the Above Board Chamber of Florida meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12600 University Drive, Ft. Myers. If you are interested in finding out your “Legal Rights as…

Insurance Professionals of Lee County Dinner Meeting

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn will be a guest speaker at the Insurance Professionals of Lee County dinner meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. located at the Crowne Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, Florida.  Ms. Schwinn will be…

Pavese Law Firm attorneys to present on agricultural planning, renewable energy, and professional planning careers at the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s annual conference

Katherine R. English; and Kathleen Oppenheimer Berkey, AICP of Pavese Law Firm’s Land Use and Local Government practice area will present at the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (APA) annual conference to be held Sept. 12-15 at the Waldorf Astoria Naples. On Friday,…

Molina Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator

Partner Eric D. Molina has been certified as a circuit mediator by the Supreme Court of Florida, qualifying him to mediate a variety of cases for which he can be retained or court-appointed, facilitating alternative dispute resolution between parties in civil and commercial cases in the twentieth…

Governor’s Declaration of Emergency Triggers New Opportunity for Permit Extensions

Governor Scott signed Executive Order 12-140 this week, declaring a state of emergency due to the severe weather of Tropical Storm Debby.   The declaration is effective statewide and will expire on Friday, August 24, 2012, unless otherwise extended. Permits and other authorizations are extended for…

School’s Out For the Summer…

School is out for the summer and high school students (many of whom are under the age of 18) are “pounding the pavement” and looking for the perfect summer job.  For the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“Act”), the federal law that governs…

Pavese Partners Named to 2012 Super Lawyers’ Lists

Partners, Stephen E. Dalton, Peter J. Gravina, Diane L. Jensen and Christopher J. Shields have been named to the 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list in Florida Super Lawyers magazine. No more than five percent of the attorneys in Florida are selected to the list. In addition, Brooke N. Martinez has been named to the 2012…

Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach 2012 Golf Benefit Tournament

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 – 7:00am – 2:00pm Pavese Law Firm will be a 19th Hole Sponsor at the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach 2012 Golf Benefit Tournament at the Verandah Golf Club, 12211 River Village Way Fort Myers.

Lee County’s Association for Women Lawyers’ Annual Judicial Appreciation Reception

Thursday, May 3, 2012 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm Pavese Law Firm will be a sponsor at the Lee County’s Association for Women Lawyers’ Annual Judicial Appreciation Reception honoring Judge Greider being held at the Art of the Olympians, 1300 Hendry Street, Fort Myers. Sponsorships Available: …

Pavese Law Firm Receives Wall Raiser Award

Pavese Law Firm was honored with the Wall Raiser Award from  Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, a non-profit organization that provides families the opportunity to own their own home. During a recent awards ceremony to recognize local volunteers, Habitat for Humanity of…

Pavese Law Firm Sponsors The News-Press 2012 Market Watch: Focus on Real Estate

Thursday, February 23, 2012 – 4:30pm – 7:30pm Tickets are still available for The News-Press 2012 Market Watch. Prices are $60 per person for general non-reserved seating, $529 for premium placement reserved tables of eight and $649 for premium placement reserved tables of ten. Tickets…

Shields Receives Board Recertification

Christopher J. Shields, a partner at Pavese Law Firm, received his board recertification in real estate law from The Florida Bar. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 24 areas of…

Partner, Eric Molina Selected for Gulf Coast Business Review’s 40 Under Forty

Gulf Coast Business Review October 7 – October 13, 2011 Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that Eric D. Molina was selected as one of the Gulf Coast Business Review’s Top 40 Under Forty, recognizing his dedication to Southwest Florida’s business community.  Molina received…

National Labor Relations Board Approves New Rule Affecting Most Private Sector Employers

Update as of October 4, 2011, The NLRA’s new rule was supposed to take effect on November 14, 2011, but has been postponed until January 31, 2012, and it applies to a wide variety of private sector employees, but not all. August 25, 2011, the…

Brooke Bockemuehl, WINK Radio Interview with Jim McLaughlin on September 9, 2011

WINK RADIO Interview by Jim McLaughlin with Brooke (Bockemuehl) Martinez, Attorney at the Pavese Law Firm and JFLM Public Affairs Committee Member on September 9th. The focus of the interview was about the upcoming SPAC Conference. http://www.winknewsradio.com/Power-Players

Bockemuehl (Martinez) Named To Junior League Committee

Attorney Brooke (Bockemuehl) Martinez of Pavese Law Firm was selected to the state public affairs committee for the Junior League of Fort Myers. Bockemuehl will assist in organizing a statewide conference for Junior League delegates. The conference is planned for Sept. 9–11 at the Sanibel Harbor…

Enjoy free room bookings with Oyo Coupons of 2018

OYO is commonly known as OYO rooms. It is an indigenous hotel brand that is into providing quality room services at most precious rates. Currently, OYO is carrying its operations in Malaysia and in 200 other Indian cities. The CEO of OYO is Ritesh Agarwal…

Water Management District and Basin Board Appointments

Date Published: 2011-04-13 Author: Irene Kennedy Quincey Water Management District and Basin Board Appointments (As of June 9, 2011) The Governing Board members of the state’s five water management districts are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.  There are 9 Governing Board…

Molina Admitted to Supreme Court Bar

Gulfshore Business Daily – June 24, 2011 Eric D. Molina, Pavese Law Firm partner, was admitted to practice as a member and an officer of the U.S. Supreme Court. To be admitted to the Supreme Court Bar attorneys must be admitted to the highest court…

Pavese Law Firm’s Christina Harris Schwinn Introduces Junior Achievement CEO Academy Participants to Real-World Strategies for Starting a Business

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn spoke to entrepreneurial-minded teens on June 21 during Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s annual CEO Academy. Schwinn, whose primary practice areas include employment law, business transactions, community association law and real estate law, provided students with background on the legal…

Pavese Partners Selected for Super Lawyers and Rising Star List

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that five lawyers were selected in the 2011 Florida Super Lawyers and 2011 Rising Stars list appearing in the Florida Super Lawyers magazine.  From the state, only five percent of lawyers are named to the Florida Super Lawyers list; no…

Snell and Shields were Elected to Serve on Bishop Verot School Board

Mary Vlasak Snell, a Partner with Pavese Law Firm was recently elected to serve a three year term on the School Board of Bishop Verot Catholic High School.  Christopher J. Shields, also a Partner with Pavese Law Firm and an existing member of the Bishop Verot…

Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee County Supports Final Phase of Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center Campaign

June 1 event kicks off final phase of Community UP Rising Pavese Law Firm is sponsoring the final phase of Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center campaign. The Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County is helping The Heights Foundation in its mission to…

Christopher J. Shields, Partner quoted in the Naples Daily News

In the May 2nd edition of the Naples Daily News, Christopher J. Shields, Esq. was recently quoted on “How Community Associations were Coping with Mortgage Foreclosures?”   Mr. Shields is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer and heads the Community Association Law section of…

Jensen Reappointed to Enforce Bankruptcy Laws

Gulfshore Business Daily April 6, 2011 Diane L. Jensen, Partner at Pavese Law Firm, was reappointed to the panel of trustees for the Middle District of Florida by the Federal Bankruptcy Court, effective through March 31, 2012. As a member of the panel, Jensen is…

Asset Management Newsletter: Agriculture Grows Florida Economy

Written by: Neale Montgomery Agriculture is important to Lee County and the State of Florida on several levels.  Agriculture is an important economic engine.  In 2007, agriculture represented $58.2 billion of the Gross State Product, and 13.3 % of all the jobs in the state….

Agriculture Grows Florida Economy

Date Published: 2011-04-13 Author: Neale Montgomery Agriculture is important to Lee County and the State of Florida on several levels. Agriculture is an important economic engine. In 2007, agriculture represented $58.2 billion of the Gross State Product, and 13.3 % of all the jobs in…

Asset Management Newsletter: Prescriptive Rights in ERP Cases

Author: Irene Kennedy Quincey A common question arising in the early evaluation of an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) is when must an applicant have an easement in order to legally flow water over adjacent lands? Those rights might not always be clearly laid out in a…

Asset Management Newsletter: Agricultural Concerns Involving Title

Author: Peter J. Gravina Over the years I have run into three areas where agricultural property owners do not always pay sufficient attention to real estate title matters which affect their property. Typically, the shortcomings are: documented legal access from a public road, drainage rights,…

Saks Adds Bockemuehl to Community Advisory Board

Attorney Brooke Bockemuehl of Pavese Law Firm has been appointed to the Saks Fifth Avenue community advisory board. The purpose of the board is to discuss the socioeconomic needs of Southwest Florida and to explore and execute programs that demonstrate goodwill within the community. Bockemuehl, an associate…

Co-Managing Partners Named at Pavese Law Firm

Charles Mann and William T. Haverfield II have been named co-managing partners at Pavese Law Firm (www.paveselaw.com). As co-managing partners, Mann and Haverfield will work together in overseeing all aspects of the firm’s operations. Mann joined Pavese Law Firm in 2000 and became a partner in the…

Asset Management Newsletter: Time For Filing Local Property Exemptions Approaches

Author: Neale Montgomery Once a year the property appraiser’s office classifies land as agricultural or non-agricultural. Helping landowner’s retain their land is important to the community because it helps to stem the downward pressure on property values. Agricultural or conservation exemptions can help keep the…

Asset Management Newsletter: Mortgage Foreclosure Thoughts

Author: Peter J. Gravina Recently, there has been quite a bit of press coverage regarding the halting of foreclosures because of short comings in the documents filed to prove the loan ownership and the amounts due on the foreclosed loan. “Robo-signing” the name adopted for…

Asset Management Newsletter: Leadership Change on House Agriculture Committee Likely to Impact the Next Farm Bill

Author: Katherine R. English As a result of the November elections, the House Agriculture Committee lost 16 of its existing 28 members (including 13 Democrats) when the 112th Congress was sworn in. The Honorable Frank Lewis of Oklahoma will serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture…

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Date Published: 2009-03-01 Author: Christina Harris Schwinn Article Download: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009   This article provides an overview only of the monetary assistance available to individuals who find themselves unemployed due to no fault of their own in connection with maintaining their…

Mortgage Foreclosure Thoughts

Date Published: 2011-02-01 Author: Peter J. Gravina   Recently, there has been quite a bit of press coverage regarding the halting of foreclosures because of short comings in the documents filed to prove the loan ownership and the amounts due on the foreclosed loan.  “Robo-signing”…

Eric Molina Named Partner at Pavese Law Firm

Pavese Law Firm has named attorney Eric D. Molina an equity partner. Molina joined the firm as an associate in 2001 and his primary areas of practice include general, civil and commercial litigation; real estate litigation; family law; creditors’ rights and collections; and immigration law (family based…

Christopher J. Shields, Board Certified Real Estate attorney with Pavese Law Firm

Mr. Shields spoke on November 5, 2010 at the Club Controllers Group Breakfast held at Kensington Country Club in Naples regarding Reserves, Financial Reporting and Collection of Assessment Strategies. This event was sponsored by McGladrey, LLP, Certified Public Accountants.

Pavese Law Firm Partners Receive ‘Preeminent’ Ranking

Six partners at Pavese Law Firm (www.paveselaw.com) have received the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible rating for professional skill and integrity in the legal profession based on the confidential opinions of the practicing attorneys and judges surveyed. The AV Preeminent rating was…

Mary Vlasak Snell Receives the Five-Star Wealth Manager Award

Mary Vlasak Snell, a partner at Pavese Law Firm (www.paveselaw.com), has received the Five-Star Wealth Manager award for overall client satisfaction. Less than seven percent of wealth management professionals in Southwest Florida receive this award, which is based on client survey results and a panel…

Agricultural Concerns Involving Titles

Over the years I have run into three areas where agricultural property owners do not always pay sufficient attention to real estate title matters which affect their property.  Typically, the shortcomings are: documented legal access from a public road, drainage rights, and oil, gas and…

Amendment 4 Will Cripple and Delay Any Economic Recovery in Florida

Amendment 4 was originally proposed in 2003, during the height of Florida’s development boom and strongest economy in decades.  It was designed to slow growth or stop it completely by requiring that every amendment to local comprehensive plans would be put to a vote of…

The 2009 SB 360 Recently Found To Violate Florida Constitution

In order to assist economic recovery in communities, the 2009 Community Renewal Act provided alternatives to transportation concurrency requirements. Recently the Act was ruled unconstitutional after some local governments sued to stop the changes.” The 2009 SB 360 RECENTLY FOUND TO VIOLATE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION In…

Fort Myers Attorney Charles Mann Becomes Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer

The Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that Charles Mann, a partner in the firm, has become board certified in real estate law by The Florida Bar.  Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys…

Chamber of SW Florida Names Leadership Class

The Chamber of Southwest Florida has formed its fall 2010 Leadership Lee Class. Members are:  Catherine Bergerson, Edison State College; Jack Dillon, Kraft Construction; Peg Elmore, SWFL Workforce Development Board; Joanne Hartke, FGCU Institute of Government; Doreen Herring, Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and…

Commercial and Residential Transactions

Members of our Real Estate Team pride themselves on the depth and breadth of experience they bring to a real estate transaction and the firm’s ability to handle every aspect of the deal, whether it is representing a buyer or a seller in a simple…

Brooke Martinez Brooke Bockemuehl Elected President of the Board of Lee County Association of Women Lawyers

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney, Brooke N. Martinez, an associate in the Civil Litigation division, was elected President of the Board of Lee County Association of Women Lawyers (“LCAWL”). The Association actively promotes gender equality and the leadership roles of LCAWL’s members…

Q & A – Community Association

If permission is granted by one Board member, is the Association legally stopped from enforcing its governing documents? In Curci Village Condominium Association, Inc. v. Santa Maria, 14 So. 3d 1175 (Fla. 4th DCA, June 17, 2009), an Owner in a homeowners association verbally asked…

New Identity Theft Prevention Requirements

Published in: Lee Building Industry Association Effective November 1, 2008, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Red Flag Rules (“Rules”) take effect. While the Rules clearly apply to financial institutions and credit card issuers, upon closer examination it becomes clear that the Rules apply to…

Pavese Law Attorneys Make ‘Super Lawyers’ List

Attorneys Stephen Dalton, Peter Gravina, Diane Jensen and Christopher Shields of the Pavese Law Firm (www.paveselaw.com) have been named by Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel magazine as top attorneys in their area of practice in Florida, and the firm’s Charles Mann has been named as a Rising Star. Dalton’s primary areas of practice include real estate,…

Summer 2009 Community Newsletter Part 1 – VOL. 20 NO. 8 – JUNE 2009

Date Published: 2009-06-01 Author: Christopher J. Shields Article Download: Summer 2009 Community Newsletter Part 1 – VOL. 20 NO. 8 – JUNE 2009 Legislative Update

Mortgage Foreclosure Delays

During the 2009 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature proposed several bills, including one that was intended to require lenders to conclude a foreclosure action within one (1) year after the filing of the complaint, or be held responsible for all assessments due to the Association…

How Businesses that Give Affect the Lives of Those in Need

It has “checks and balances” that give businesspeople confidence that their contributions are being spent wisely, says Pavese law Firm Partner Mary Snell, who got involved 20-plus years ago by serving on the allocations committee.  Although everyone is trimming budgets, it’s important to continue giving at…

Law Firms Honored for Pro Bono Work

The Lee County Bar Association recently recognized a number of area firms for their pro bono work during the association’s Quarterly and Year-End Pro Bono Service Competition. For the quarterly awards, which included complimentary services from June 1 through Aug. 31, Osterhout, McKinney & Prather;…

An Employee Handbook Is a Valuable Business Resource

Date Published: 2009-01-01 Author: Christina Harris Schwinn Click here to view article: An Employee Handbook is a Valuable Business Resource (1-09)   When used properly, employee handbooks can be a very useful management and employee relations tool.  An employee handbook should provide the basic underpinnings of…

New Identity Theft Prevention Requirements

Effective November 1, 2008, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Red Flag Rules (“Rules”) take effect.  While the Rules clearly apply to financial institutions and credit card issuers, upon closer examination it becomes clear that the Rules apply to many businesses.  The Rules also apply…

Dress for Success’ Entrepreneurial Spirit Program

Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn will speak to Dress for Success (www.dressforsuccess.org/swflorida) clients at the Entrepreneurial Spirit Conference for Women.  Schwinn, who provides pro-bono legal services to Dress for Success, will join several other panelists to speak to attendees about legal and employment law issues. Schwinn’s primary practice…

Mid-Winter 2014 Community Newsletter

Mortgage Holders In Unincorporated Lee County Must Take Responsibility For Distressed Property Many Association Towing Practices Have Been Immobilized Board Recalls Recent Case Calls Into Question Association’s Ability to Prove Delinquency Bad Debts 55+ Housing For Older Persons Registration and Renewal Requirement Landlord Tenant Law…

Asset Management Newsletter: Water Management District and Basin Board Appointments

Water Management District and Basin Board Appointments (As of June 9, 2011) The Governing Board members of the state’s five water management districts are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. There are 9 Governing Board members of each of the water management…

Bankruptcy Auction Notice – 2/2/2015

Date:  Monday, February 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Summer 2014 Community Association Newsletter

Legislative Update – House Bill 807 Florida Condominium Act (Chapter 718) Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) (Chapter 719) Cooperatives (Chapter 719) Senate Bill 440 – Clarifies That Certain Sections of Chapter 718 Apply to Residential Condominiums Senate Bill 7037 – New Statutory Notice Requirements and More House…

Asset Management Newsletter: 2011 Water Shortage – Pending

Author: Irene Kennedy Quincey At the beginning of the year, the 2011 dry season was projected to be one of the driest on record. Couple that with the new low Lake Okeechobee Regulation schedule and we were expecting the Lake Okeechobee Basin to be in more…

Spring 2014 Community Association Newsletter

Chapter 558, Florida Statutes Resolving Construction Defects For Community Associations Civil Rights – Florida Supreme Court Rules Pregnancy Is A Protected Class Directors Are Well Insulated From Personal Liability But Should Make Sure They Are Also Entitled To A Defense In The Case Of A…

The National Labor Relations Board Proposes New Rule. Will Your Business Be Affected?

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) oversees the enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) and is authorized to promulgate rules enforcing the NLRA.  As a matter of background, the NLRA is the federal law that protects an employee’s right, among other rights, to…

Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn to be a Facilitator at Southwest Florida Community Foundation iLab

Christina Harris Schwinn will serve as a facilitator for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s iLab workshop on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Miromar Design Center in Estero, Florida. A daylong workshop, iLab brings together nonprofit organizations interested in learning more about the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation…

Welcome Christina Harris Schwinn as a New Prima Donor Member!

Women’s Legacy Fund Prima Donors are women interested in being part of collective philanthropy and becoming a lifetime member of the WLF. Founded in 1976, the Southwest Florida Cummunity Foundation supports the communities and also acts as the regional convener around local issues, and leader…

Mid-Winter 2014 Community Association Newsletter

Written by Christopher J. Shields Mortgage Holders In Unincorporated Lee County Must Take Responsibility For Distressed Property Many Association Towing Practices Have Been Immobilized Board Recalls Recent Case Calls Into Question Association’s Ability to Prove Delinquency Bad Debts 55+ Housing For Older Persons Registration and…

McLaughlin Joins Pavese Law Firm

Attorney Susan M. McLaughlin has joined the Pavese Law Firm and will focus her practice on condominium and homeowner association law, which includes assisting clients with rule enforcement, discrimination charges, insurance claims and breach of contract. She was a founding partner with the Condo & HOA Law…

Bankruptcy Auction

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Location: Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason.  

Pavese Law Firm is sponsoring the 14th Annual Entrepreneur’s Law School presented by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Small Business Development Center

Pavese Law Firm is the exclusive title sponsor for the event to be held on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Cohen Center Ballroom. Pavese Law Firm attorneys will donate their time to help answer…

Capps Earns Board Certification from Florida Bar

Gulfshore Business Daily, July 18, 2014 Charles B. Capps, Partner at Pavese Law Firm, has earned his board certification in real estate law from The Florida Bar. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of…

2011 Water Shortage – Pending

At the beginning of the year, the 2011 dry season was projected to be one of the driest on record.  Couple that with the new low Lake Okeechobee Regulation schedule and we were expecting the Lake Okeechobee Basin to be in more severe water shortage…

Susan Galbraith named Assistant Firm Administrator for Pavese Law Firm

Gulfshore Business Daily – October 2, 2013 Susan Galbraith has joined the Pavese Law Firm bringing more than 38 years of experience to the role of assistant firm administrator, responsible for managing firm operations including accounting, human resources, technology and marketing operations. Prior to joining…

Fall 2013 Community Association Newsletter – SEPTEMBER 2013

Written by Christopher J. Shields To view the full newsletter, click here.

Leadership Change on House Agriculture Committee Likely to Impact the Next Farm Bill

As a result of the November elections, the House Agriculture Committee lost 16 of its existing 28 members (including 13 Democrats) when the 112th Congress was sworn in.  The Honorable Frank Lewis of Oklahoma will serve as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the…

Pavese Paralegal Earns Third Advanced Credential

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that paralegal, Kelly B. VanBenschoten completed the advanced paralegal certification program on contracts administration/contracts management, earning her third Advanced Certified Paralegal credential. She previously earned designation in land use and real estate principles, as well as a certified…

Pavese Law Firm Sponsors The News-Press Market Watch Workforce Now

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 – 7:30am – 12:00pm The News-Press is holding its Market Watch Workforce Now “Aligning Business and Education” on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Harborside Event Center. The Market Watch Workforce Now program will include: Welcome remarks from Florida Governor Rick Scott New research and…

Save The Date: Bankruptcy Auction Notice

Date:  Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason. Auction Notice

Bankruptcy Auction

Date:  Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason.

Pavese Law Firm Adds Livesay to Team

Attorney Matt Livesay has joined the Pavese Law Firm, primarily focusing his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, taxation, real estate and business law. Prior to joining Pavese Law Firm, Livesay worked in a state and local tax specialty group…

Summer 2013 Community Association Newsletter – JUNE 2013

Written by Christopher J. Shields Summer 2013 Legislative Updates… To read about these legislative updates, click here.

Spring 2013 Community Law Newsletter

Unintended Consequences of Association Action in the Context of Violation Hearing The law of unintended consequences is an adage that actions of people and governments always have effects that are unanticipated and often undesirable. The law of unintended consequences is always at work and everywhere,…

Pavese Paralegal Earns Third Advanced Credential

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that paralegal, Kelly B. VanBenschoten completed the advanced paralegal certification program on contracts administration/contracts management, earning her third Advanced Certified Paralegal credential. She previously earned designation in land use and real estate principles, as well as a certified…

Winter 2013 Community Law Newsletter – FEBRUARY 2013

Date Published: 2013-02-01 Author: Christopher J. Shields Does Adventura Change Anything? Click to view: Winter 2013 Community Law Newsletter – March 2013

4 Pavese Law Firm Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America for 2013

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that the four (4) attorneys, in their respective practice areas, have been selected as Best Lawyers in America for 2013: Stephen E. Dalton (real estate) Diane L. Jensen (bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization) Neale Montgomery (law use and zoning) Christopher…

Winter 2013 Community Law Newsletter – JANUARY 2013

Date Published: 2013-01-14 Author: Christopher J. Shields Click to View: Winter 2013 Community Law Newsletter – January 2013 Pavese Law Firm Welcomes Susan McLaughlin Court Rules In Favor of Association In Quiet Title Action Who is Responsible for the Maintenance and Expenses of Improvements to the…

Bankruptcy Auction

Date:  Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason.

Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn speaks with reporter Nanci Theoret

TWO OF THE MORE THAN 2,000 BILLS expected to be considered by the 2014 Florida Legislature could impact the way businesses hire employees. Designed to give potential employees with not-so-stellar criminal and credit backgrounds a better chance of scoring a first interview or getting the…

IRS Issues Revenue Ruling Regarding Same Sex Marriage Recognition for Federal Tax Purposes – Pretax Benefits

In compliance with the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this summer, the IRS has issued Revenue Ruling 2013.17 (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rr-13-17.pdf) which provides that legally married same sex couples are entitled to the same tax benefits as married heterosexual couples.    Even though Florida does not recognize same sex…

Fall 2012 Community Law Newsletter – NOVEMBER 2012

Date Published: 2012-11-09 Author: Christopher J. Shields Click to View: Fall 2012 Community Law Newsletter – November 2012 Pre-Arbitration Notices Under F.S. 718.1255

Condominium and Homeowner Association Elections

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION ELECTIONSStrict compliance with the rules and procedures set forth in Section 718.112(d) of the Florida Statutes and Section 61B-23.0021 of the Florida Administrative Code, as summarized below, is crucial in condominium elections.   Failure to comply with these procedural requirements could result in the…

Partner Schwinn to Discuss HR Legislation in Tallahassee

Christina Harris Schwinn has been selected by HRMA of Southwest Florida to represent it at HR Florida’s annual “Day on the Hill” on April 2 and 3 in Tallahassee. “Day on the Hill” provides representatives from HR Florida and affiliated members of the Society for…

Pavese Law Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2014

Gulfshore Business Daily – August 22, 2013 Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that several partners were selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2014, a peer-selected publication of Woodward/White in Aiken, S.C. Diane L. Jensen (bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law), Neale Montgomery (land use…

Summer 2012 Community Law Newsletter – JULY 2012

Date Published:2012-07-11 Author: Christopher J. Shields Click to view: Summer 2012 Community Law Newsletter – July 2012 Special Training? Not Required.

Does Your HOA Have a Kid-Related Rule Like This One? Rethink It.

In May, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a settlement with a Denver-area apartment complex over its rules governing kids’ behavior in the complex. The settlement requires the owners to, among other things, build a $10,000 playground. Though the enforcement action involved…

Minimum Wage

Florida’s minimum wage increases to $7.93 per hour effective January 1, 2014.

Spring 2012 Community Law Newsletter – APRIL 2012

Date Published: 2012-04-02 Author: Christopher J. Shields Article Download: Spring 2012 Community Newsletter – April 2012 Prohibiting New Owners From Leasing Units

Should You Consider “Factoring” Your HOA’s Delinquencies?

Is your HOA board getting contacted by companies offering to purchase your association’s accounts receivable? It’s called “factoring,” and there’s a ready market if you’re interested. When might that be worth considering instead of hiring a collection agency to collect your HOA’s debt? Rarely, say…

Supervisor Misconduct by Itself is Insufficient to Impose Employer Liability Under OSHA

On July 24, 2013, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court and issued an important decision affecting employer liability under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSH Act”) in a case involving supervisor misconduct, Comtran Group, Inc. v. U.S. Department…

Pavese Law Firm Partners Recognized as Florida Legal Elite

Partners, William T. Haverfield II, Diane L. Jensen, Neale E. Montgomery, Irene Kennedy Quincey, Christopher J. Shields, Katherine R. English, and Eric D. Molina are recognized in the 2013 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™.  The list of 1,228 honorees, published in the July issue of Florida Trend magazine, includes attorneys in…

Winter 2012 Community Law Newsletter – JANUARY 2012

Date Published: 2012-01-18 Author: Christopher J. Shields Article Download: Winter 2012 Community Law Newsletter Case Law and Rule Update

Individual HOA Board Members: Your Authority is Limited

At a recent California community association forum, a friendly professional disagreement arose over a manager’s contention that individual board members can’t act on anything because individually they have no standing to act. He insists individual board members can act only when they comprise a board,…

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners Repeals Lee County’s Equal Opportunity Ordinance

At its September 25, 2012 meeting, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners (“BOCC”) repealed Lee County’s ordinance that provided for equal opportunity in employment (“Ordinance”) to employees who worked for employers with 6 or more employees, but with 14 or fewer employees.  The Ordinance…

Update: Has Florida Law Changed for When Nobody Runs for Office?

In a September 2012 HOAleader.com article, we discussed state laws and offered tips for proceeding when nobody runs for the board. One of our Florida experts noted that under Florida laws governing HOAs, the problem solves itself because board members serve until their replacement is selected. Florida laws…

Summer 2011 Community Law Newsletter – JUNE 2011

Date Published: 2011-06-08 Author: Christopher J. Shields Article Download: Summer 2011 Community Law Newsletter News Alert: Florida House Bill 1195 is Enacted and Becomes Law on July 1, 2011.

Four Tips for Peacefully Co-Existing with Your HOA’s Mixed-Use Neighbors

The growth of mixed-use condo facilities that include condos, retail, and entertainment venues has triggered nasty disputes, and condo owners and associations have been accused of making false complaints and harassment in their attempts to get businesses shut down. Here our experts reveal whether they’ve seen an…

Attorney’s Title Fund Services Honors Pavese Law Firm

Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC named Pavese Law Firm member of The Fund President’s Circle. The Fund President’s Circle is comprised leaders within the legal profession.  These firms have received this statewide recognition because of the commitment they have shown to their clients and to…

Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn discusses Bills in Pipeline Could Impact Workplace

Now is not the time for business complacency. The 2014 Legislative Session is approaching, and there’s a slew of state and federal bills that could impact Southwest Florida employers. With debates ranging from workplace bullying to social media privacy and minimum wage, experts said it’s…

Florida Supreme Court rules that Implied Warranty of Habitability applies to “essential services” improvements in common areas in residential subdivisions.

Maronda Homes, Inc. v. Lakeview Reserve Home Owners Assn. 2013 WL 3466814 (Fla. July 11, 2013) The Lakeview Reserve HOA sued Maronda Homes, Inc., developer of the Lakeview Reserve residential subdivision in Orange County, due to drainage systems that failed to operate properly causing flooding, erosion,…

Pavese Law Firm Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn, to Participate in Employee Retention Panel at Oct. 9 Above Board Chamber Meeting

Christina Harris Schwinn will join other local professionals on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Above Board Chamber of Florida. The Above Board Chamber of Florida is bringing together some of Lee County’s top employment professionals from Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A., Smart Companies…

Schwinn to Address Above Board Chamber Panel on HR

Partner Christina Harris Schwinn will join other local human resource (HR) professionals at 11:30 a.m. on July 10 at the Above Board Chamber of Florida. The Above Board Chamber is bringing together Lee County’s top HR professionals from Hertz Corporation, Lee Memorial Health System, the School District…

LCBA Inaugural Law Shadow Day – February 14, 2014

When Christina Schwinn met Cecilia St. Arnold upon moving to Lee County in 2004, it represented a homecoming of sorts. The Pavese Law Firm partner is an alumna of Junior Achievement (JA), and St. Arnold is Lee County program director for the Southwest Florida chapter…

Community Association News

Summary of Changes Chapter 719, Florida Statutes, Governing Cooperatives

National Labor Relations Board’s Right to Know Rule is Now on Hold

On April 18, 2012, the United States District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted an emergency motion for injunction suspending the April 30, 2012 required posting date for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) Right to Know Rule and Poster. Questions regarding the…

Bankruptcy Auction

Date:  Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Location:  Pavese Law Firm, 1833 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, Florida. All sales final at close of bidding – no guarantees are given on any property, personal or otherwise and no refunds given for any reason.

Area Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Published in: Gulfshore Business Daily – June 14, 2013 Pavese Law Firm partners Diane L. Jensen and Christopher J. Shields and of counsel Peter J. Gravina have been named to the Florida Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in Florida for 2013. No more than five percent of…

Schwinn Named Legislative Chair of HR Group

Partner, Christina Harris Schwinn has been elected to the board of directors and named legislative chair for 2014 for HRMA Southwest Florida Inc., the local chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). HRMA is a group of human resource professionals who come together to…

Pavese Law Firm Attorneys Recognized by the 2013 Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that four (4) lawyers were selected in the 2013 Florida Super Lawyers and 2013 Rising Stars list appearing in the Florida Super Lawyers magazine.  From the state, only five percent of lawyers are named to the Florida Super Lawyers list;…

OSHA Launches Workplace Violence Website

Written by: Christina Harris Schwinn The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) [the agency charged with enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“OSH Act”)[1]] recently launched a new website targeted towards providing information to employers about…

Summer 2009 Community Newsletter Part 3 – JULY 31, 2009

Date Published: 2009-07-31 Author: Christopher J. Shields Article Download: Summer 2009 Community Newsletter Part 3 – July 2009 Real Estate Taxes Presumption of Correctness

School’s Out For the Summer…

School is out for the summer and high school students (many of whom are under the age of 18) are “pounding the pavement” and looking for the perfect summer job. For the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“Act”), the federal law that governs…

Pavese Law Firm, FGCU Major Sponsor

Pavese Law Firm was a major Lucky Patcher Apk latest version sponsor of the Florida Gulf Coast University Small Business Development Center’s Entrepreneur’s Law School event on Saturday, January 28, 2012.  The attorneys donated their time to help answer questions for small business owners and…

Making Good Hiring Decisions in Good Times and Bad Times (Part 2 of 2)

Date Published: 2011-05-01 Author: Christina Harris Schwinn Last month’s article featured Part I of II – Making Good Hiring Decisions in Good Times and Bad Times.  This month, Part II of II will discuss effective interviewing skills. Effective interviewing skills can be developed if proper attention…

Making Good Hiring Decisions in Good Times and Bad Times (Part 1 of 2)

Date Published: 2011-04-01 Author: Christina Harris Schwinn There is no question about the fact that hiring the right employee for your company can be a daunting and time consuming process.  Unfortunately, many employers fail to recognize the overall benefit of having good hiring procedures in…

Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee County Supports Final Phase of Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center Campaign

June 1 event kicks off final phase of Community UP Rising Pavese Law Firm is sponsoring the final phase of Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center campaign. The Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County is helping The Heights Foundation in its mission to…

Important News from OSHA and the Social Security Administration

Date Published: 2011-04-26 Author: Christina Harris Schwinn OSHA’S Fall Protection Directive Affects Residential Construction Contractors To the chagrin of the National Roofing Contractors Association, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rejected its challenge to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) December…

Conflict in the Office – Oh My! (Part 2 of 2)

Date Published: 2010-04-01 Author: Christina Harris Schwinn Picking up where we left off last month, this second installment of this article on workplace conflict will focus on practical tips and things to consider when endeavoring to correct or discipline an employee’s inappropriate behavior, conduct or…