By Joseph Coleman In September of 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in Southwest Florida, devastating thousands of homes and businesses, particularly on Marco Island. After the storm, Florida was flooded with hundreds of contractors, both licensed and unlicensed, who promised to fix and repair people’s roofs and homes. Many did follow through with these promises.Read more
Naples, Florida, October 31st, 2018—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. Lombardo last ran for office in 2016. A civil trial attorney for more than 30 years, Lombardo is an avid supporterRead more
Part 1 of a series on U.S. and Florida Trademark (and Servicemark) Law. What is the difference between a trademark and a servicemark? A trademark is some identifying mark that identifies goods to be sold. A servicemark, on the other hand, is some identifying mark that identifies service to be sold. The frameworks that applyRead more
By Kenneth Mundy, Esq. Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc over Southwest Florida and neighboring counties just a short time ago, and the great devastation it caused left many homeowners wondering, “what do I do now?”. Many of us filed claims with our insurance companies but were left with more questions than answers. Many of us didn’tRead more
Naples, Florida, June 12th, 2018- The law offices of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) announce that Associate, Anthony Dimora has been chosen to take part in Leadership Marco Class of 2018. Anthony works at WPL’s Marco Island office, specializing in Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts & Estates. Leadership Marco is a MarcoRead more
Naples, Florida, June 5th, 2018- The law offices of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) announce that Managing Partner, Mark Woodward has received his second board certification from the Florida Bar. This certification is in Condominium and Planned Development Law. Woodward is now board certified in two different areas with his first certification being RealRead more
Zachary W. Lombardo, Esq. Part 1 of a series on U.S. Copyright Law. What is Copyright? Copyright is an intellectual property right that aims to protect a creator’s rights in his or her original work. This means copyright is a property right that protects intangible property, or property that doesn’t exist in the physicalRead more
Naples, Florida, May 1st, 2018– The law offices of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (www.wpl-legal.com) have announced that its long-time Partner, Chris Lombardo, has been selected to be this year’s University of Central Florida’s (UCF) College of Sciences Outstanding AlumKnight from the Department of Political Science. Founded in 1971, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. isRead more
NAPLES, Florida, April 11th 2018– Local law firm, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. (WPL) kicks off a new art program, Art.Woodward. The firm will feature a new artist every year and will showcase a local artist’s work in their Naples and Marco Island offices. Founded in 1971, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. is one of CollierRead more
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
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
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
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
Naples, Florida, February 28th, 2017—The law firm of Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an elegant gala event held last month at the Clive Daniel Home in Naples. Founded in 1971, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. is Collier County’s oldest law firm, and now has 10 attorneys with offices in MarcoRead more