As you may be aware, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services developed and implemented the HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act) to establish protections regarding protected health information (PHI).  The HIPAA Rules (which include Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules) have been updated to include the use of cloud computing through cloudRead more

Owning and running a business can be overwhelming, but it can also be very rewarding. So many decisions need to be made by a business owner that sometimes risk management gets overlooked. For some industries, the liability issues are more obvious than others. Good liability management reduces the chances of accidents occurring and legal actionRead more

Naples, Florida, November 30th, 2016—The law firm of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (https://www.wpl-legal.com/) announces that Cathrine Hunter, Esq., an Associate and Director of Operations for the Firm, has been inducted into the Estate Planning Council of Naples. Hunter was inducted into this prestigious organization last month, joining the 128 members of the Council, whichRead more

Naples, Florida, October 31st, 2016—Chris Lombardo, a Partner with local law firm, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) announces that he is running for re-election for Fire Commissioner of the North Naples Fire Department. He has been involved in this organization since 1998. A civil trial attorney for more than 30 years, Lombardo is anRead more

You may not realize it, but estate planning ranks pretty high on the list of lifetime responsibilities. Often times, it’s not the most popular of chores, causing many people to think about their own mortality, but it is most certainly necessary in order to achieve peace of mind that your affairs are in order whenRead more

Naples, Florida, September 28th, 2016—The law firm of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. announces today that Kenneth Mundy has become an Associate with the Firm. Serving the Naples and Marco Island areas and founded by Arthur V. Woodward, along with his sons Craig and Mark Woodward, the Firm has been a staple in the SouthwestRead more

No part of a divorce is pleasant, but when you have children, making decisions about how their lives will be affected is especially difficult. The Parenting Plan is required by the State of Florida. The primary intent of the Parenting Plan is always done in what is the best interest of the children. This documentRead more

By Cathrine A. Hunter, Esq. On August 4, 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the largest fine to date to the tune of $5.55 Million for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).   Did you know that all health care providers, health plans and health care clearinghousesRead more

In the midst of getting a divorce in Florida, there are many things to consider. Parenting plans, asset division, child support and legal counsel normally top the list in a typical divorce. But where does alimony factor into the equation? Alimony is a key component in many Florida divorce cases and for good reason. Let’sRead more

Marco Island, Florida, July 20th, 2016— The law firm of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. is proud to announce that Associate, Jennifer Tenney, has been recently named the newest President of the Marco Island Noontime Rotary located in Marco Island, Florida. Having been an active member of the Marco Island Rotary for a number ofRead more

Have you ever wondered what will happen to your emails, digital photos, computerized business documents and online accounts after you are gone? These days, much of our life is housed in cyber space and we may not realize that these “digital assets” hold valuable information, family memories, insider business secrets, and more. The control ofRead more

Naples, Florida, April 7th, 2016—Christopher Lombardo of the law firm Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. auctioneered at the annual Batfish Bash at Rookery Bay, held on Saturday, March 19th, benefiting the southwest Florida environment and the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (https://rookerybay.org/) is one of the few remainingRead more

Naples, Florida, March 21st, 2016—Today, the law firm of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. announced that several members of their firm participated in the Miracle Limbs Courage in Motion Benefit Bike Ride on Saturday, March 12th, 2016. The event was held at the North Collier Regional Park in Naples, and proceeds benefited the needs ofRead more

Naples, Florida, February 29th, 2016—The law firm of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) welcomes a new member to the team today. Joseph Coleman, who has earned three degrees from Florida State University, specializes in contract litigation, copyright and trademark transactions, family law and more. Coleman holds a Juris Doctorate (cum laude) degree and dualRead more

Artists produce 20 views of Marco in one day   By Lance Shearer | Feb. 18, 2016 | Marco Eagle Marco Island got a paint job Tuesday, applied by a crew of seriously professional painters. Twenty talented area artists fanned out over the island, each choosing a spot to set up an easel and produceRead more