When you’re a business owner, you have many responsibilities. While many business owners are too busy running their business on a daily basis to think about succession planning, the importance increases with each passing day. What will happen to your business and employees when you’re no longer here? Having a well-drafted business succession plan isRead more

Family law……an unwelcoming area of law that many hope they may never have to approach.  When the initial thought of a family law attorney comes to mind, many may conjure up images of aggressive attorneys attempting to dismantle the lives of innocent spouses.  They see unwarranted attempts to have hard earned assets taken from oneRead more

Attorney Cathrine Hunter was recently featured in The Florida Bar Health Law Section Newsletter. Read on to learn how the opioid crisis affects information sharing. President Donald Trump issued a declaration on October 26, 2017, stating that the opioid crisis is now a national public health emergency. The HHS Office for Civil Rights subsequently releasedRead more

Marco Island, Florida, December 6th, 2017—The law offices of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) announces that its President and long-term Partner, Craig Woodward has been named to the Naples Daily News 2017 Class of 25 Over 50. Woodward’s father, Arthur founded the Firm in 1971, making it one of the oldest law firms inRead more

Elder law attorneys handle a wide variety of legal issues that relate to older or disabled adults. They act as advocates for the elderly and their loved ones, handling issues related to health care, long-term care planning, retirement, guardianship and many other important matters. Contrary to popular belief, elder law attorneys not only handle financialRead more

Naples, Florida, November 14th, 2017– Local law firm, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. announces that Sara Hanley of Hanley Law Group has joined the Firm in an of counsel relationship this month.  Sara has practiced in the areas of securities and commodities arbitration and litigation for the last 10 years.  Woodward, Pires & Lombardo (www.wpl-legal.com)Read more

Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. has an opening for a full-time legal assistant.  The ideal candidate must have experience in family law, excellent writing skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment.  Full benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and a generous paid time off package.  Email resumes to CHunter@wpl-legal.com.

Naples, Florida, November 8th, 2017- Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) announce that Attorney Cathrine Hunter has been elected into the Labor and Employment Law, Wage & Hour Committee of the Florida Bar for 2017-2018. The law firm has offices in Naples and Marco Island and assists residents of Southwest Florida in various areas ofRead more

Disasters, such as the recent storms that ravaged Southwest Florida and other parts of our country, can cause a chain of legal issues that will arise days, weeks and even months afterwards. As victims of natural disasters start working on rebuilding their lives, they may have to deal with different legal issues either at homeRead more

Orlando, Florida, October 27th, 2017– Attorney Cathrine Hunter presented at the Florida Special Districts Association Board Meeting in Orlando, Florida last week, at the request of its executive director, Fred Crawford.  Hunter’s  presentation was on how Fire and EMS districts maintain their compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). For more information onRead more

Collier County teachers were recently surprised by Champions For Learning board members, volunteers and supporters as they received funds for their classroom grants. During the course of the day, Champions For Learning awarded 104 grant checks that totaled $49,314 to 39 schools. The checks will provide teachers with the funds needed to implement creative and innovative learningRead more

(October 3, 2017- Naples, FL) Today, Collier County teachers were surprised by Champions For Learning board members, volunteers and supporters as they received funds for their classroom grants. During the course of the day, Champions For Learning awarded 104 grant checks that totaled $49,314 to 39 schools. The checks will provide teachers with the fundsRead more

Naples, Florida, September 27th, 2017—Local law firm, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) announce that Cathrine Hunter, an attorney with the Firm, has just been elected into the Workplace Health and Safety Committee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Florida Bar. The Firm has offices in Naples and Marco Island and hasRead more

As a real estate broker, your first priority is marketing yourself and your skills to both the seller and the buyer; however, each and every transaction presents potential pitfalls. Buyers and sellers alike may bring suits against you based on common law and statutory law for a number of reasons. You should be mindful of legal issuesRead more

We are pleased to announce that Craig Woodward has been named to the Naples Daily News 2017 Class of 25 over 50, and is being recognized for making a significant contribution to our community. Please look for the official release, following the special reception in October. We are so proud to be in the presence ofRead more

Disgruntled employees offer the ultimate challenge to management as some of their actions can harm the company and lawsuits can ensue. Employees are likened to the beating heart of any organization. They have the power to build or break any brand, and employees who are unsatisfied with their jobs can quickly become disgruntled, leading toRead more