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Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn to serve as mentor at Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Conference on May 1

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn will serve as a conference mentor at the Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Conference on May 1 at Florida Gulf Coast University. During the event, students will meet with prominent women business owners and professionals who will serve as their mentors for the day. Schwinn and other women business professionals will lead students through a series of interactive activities and discussions centered on starting or running a business, as well as challenges and successes of owning a business or working in the business world. “Young girls can

Pavese Law Firm partner Mary Vlasak Snell to address succession planning for women business owners at May 2 NAWBO meeting

Pavese Law Firm partner 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 11481 Grand Oak Blvd. in Estero. Who will keep the ship sailing when the captain is gone? Snell will address questions related to succession planning including the following: · Who will own or control the business when the founder or owner is no longer available? ·

Pavese Law Firm paralegal earns advanced certification in Real Estate Principles

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce that paralegal Kelly B. VanBenschoten has completed the advanced paralegal certification program on Real Estate Principals, earning her second Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP) credential in connection with her paralegal work. She previously earned her ACP designation in Land Use, as well as her Certified Paralegal designation. VanBenschoten is the first paralegal in the U.S. to achieve the advanced certification in the field of Real Estate Principles, and is the only paralegal in the U.S. to achieve the advanced paralegal certification in both Real

Pavese Law Firm paralegal earns professional certification, membership

Pavese Law Firm is pleased to announce and recognize that paralegal Dana M. Saracione, CP, has successfully completed the certified paralegal examination and became a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. (NALA). NALA is a non-profit organization, representing over 18,000 paralegals, who are individual members or members of NALA affiliated associations. Prior to joining Pavese Law Firm, Saracione was a litigation paralegal with the Lee County Attorney’s Office where she worked on personal injury cases, eminent domain and workers’ compensation cases on behalf of Lee

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn to address worker misclassification at Northeastern University School of Law employment symposium

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn will participate in a panel discussion on emerging issues in employee misclassification on March 22 at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston. The symposium will examine employment relationships and explore the legal definitions of employee and independent contractors. One of four attorneys from around the U.S. tapped to participate in the panel, in the panel discussion titled, “Emerging Issues in Worker Misclassification Under Federal and State Regimes,” Schwinn will address the issue of the propriety of paying a half-time overtime

Pavese Law Firm associate Brooke Martinez discusses status of women in legal profession at Ave Maria School of Law

Attorney Brooke Martinez  with Pavese Law Firm participated in a panel discussion on behalf of the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers on Feb. 6 at Ave Maria School of Law. The event is part of the School of Law’s Women’s Law Association speaker series to address topics affecting women in the legal profession including salary, paying off student loan debt, work-life balance, transitioning between law school and the “working world,” interview tips, and challenges and/or stereotypes for women in the workforce. Martinez, an associate in

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn to discuss reducing exposure to discrimination and unemployment claims at Feb. 7 seminar

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn will lead a presentation on strategic planning against employment discrimination and unemployment claims to mitigate a company’s financial exposure. Presented by Lykes Insurance, Schwinn’s seminar will cover good hiring practices, counseling and employee misconduct, and proper employment termination procedures. Business owners, human resource managers and others with an interest in learning about the legal implications of these topics as well as strategies for reducing exposure to liability are invited to attend.  The event is part of the

Julie Drake joins Pavese Law Firm

Attorney Julie Drake has joined the Pavese Law Firm, primarily focusing her practice in the area of real estate law. Before joining Pavese, Drake practiced at another local firm where she represented local and national developers and builders in high-end commercial real estate transactions, including negotiation, financing, acquisition, development and leasing of commercial property.  Prior to practicing law, she worked for a national developer, focusing on the acquisition and entitlement of land for development of residential communities.  Drake received her undergraduate degree

Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine R. English appointed to Florida Farm Bureau Water and Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Pavese Law Firm partner Katherine R. English has been appointed to the Florida Farm Bureau Water and Natural Resources Advisory Committee. English and the other committee members serve in an advisory capacity to the Florida Farm Bureau’s state board of directors, providing insight on issues relating to agriculture. English was selected by John Hoblick, the president of Florida Farm Bureau, based on her knowledge and expertise in this area. English focuses her practice on environmental and agricultural law and has extensive agricultural experience. English is also a class IV alumna of the

Pavese Law Firm and Salvation Army brighten the holidays for local families

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. In addition to making a monetary contribution of $2,500, Pavese Law Firm collected $135 in cash, $200 in checks, and more than 30 gifts including toys, clothing and gift cards valuing $470.     “Supporting families during the holidays is a rewarding way for Pavese Law Firm to help our neighbors and show them we care,” says Charles Mann, co-

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn appointed to advisory board for Florida Gulf Coast University Small Business Development Council

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn has been appointed to the advisory board for Florida Gulf Coast University Small Business Development Council (SBDC). As an advisory council member, Schwinn joins other regional business leaders and professionals in supporting the SBDC in its goal to help businesses grow, to create jobs and generate profits and to assist entrepreneurs in accessing resources and providing consulting to help direct their start up and generate growth. Schwinn is a partner with Pavese Law Firm based in Fort Myers. Her primary practice areas are employment law,

Pavese Law Firm presents donation to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida

Pavese Law Firm managing partner Charles Mann presented a check to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida for $1,500 to support the nonprofit organization in providing Junior Achievement programs at schools throughout Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. “By supporting Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida we play a role in helping young people prepare for the workforce, learn financial literacy skills and become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs,” says Mann. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida provides in-school and after-school programs for

Pavese Law Firm to present at Florida Gulf Coast University Small Business Development Center annual Entrepreneur’s Law School

To provide small business owners with answers to their legal questions, Pavese Law Firm is sponsoring the 14thAnnual 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 questions for small business owners and entrepreneurs on topics such as legal contracts, commercial leases, business entity

Attorney Susan M. McLaughlin joins Pavese Law Firm

Attorney Susan M. McLaughlin has joined the Pavese Law Firm, bringing more than 30 years of experience as a litigator to the firm. Her practice area is focused on condominium and homeowner association law, and includes assisting clients with rule enforcement, discrimination charges, insurance claims, breach of contract, and all manner of dispute resolution. Previously, McLaughlin was a founding partner with the Condo & HOA Law Group, PLLC and has worked at other firms in Fort Myers with a focus on workers’ compensation compliance and civil litigation. Before moving to Florida, McLaughlin

Attorney Christopher L. Pope joins Pavese Law Firm

Attorney Christopher L. Pope has joined the Pavese Law Firm. Based in the Fort Myers office, Pope’s primary practice areas are real estate, condominium and homeowner association, land use law and environmental law.  Pope earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from Auburn University where he majored in Management of Information Systems. He then obtained his Juris Doctor and Diploma in Civil Law from Louisiana State University. Pope also holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from the Boston University School of Law. Prior to practicing law, Pope worked as an area

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn presents Nov. 8 on workers’ compensation insurance coverage requirements under Florida law

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn will speak to the National Association of Women Business Owners of Southwest Florida (NAWBO) on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Club at Grandezza clubhouse, located at 11481 Grand Oak Blvd. in Estero, Florida on what small business owners need to know about workers’ compensation insurance coverage and the requirements under Florida Law. Schwinn will address the legal requirements for obtaining and maintaining workers’ compensation insurance, exemption and stop work orders. Attendees will also hear from Starlene Sandifer

Pavese Law Firm attorneys present at American Planning Association’s annual conference

Pavese Law Firm attorneys Katherine R. English, Esq.; Neysa Borkert, Esq.; and Kathleen Oppenheimer Berkey, Esq., AICP presented at the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (APA) annual conference held Sept. 12-15 at the Waldorf Astoria Naples. The attorneys are members of Pavese Law Firm’s Land Use and Local Government practice area, which includes assisting clients in all aspects of the ccomprehensive planning, zoning, and development order process. Planning professionals, business, government, and industry leaders from across the state heard new and innovative

Pavese Law Firm partner Alison C. Hussey discusses options for creating a business structure at the Women Business Education Series Oct. 3

What are the advantages of incorporating a small business? What are the legal considerations for woman-owned businesses? How is a sole proprietor taxed?  Pavese Law Firm partner Alison C. Hussey and tax partner Joni Norton, CPA with Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, P.A. will provide female business owners and entrepreneurs with answers to these and other questions during the Women Business Education Series on Oct. 3 from 8 to 10 a.m. in the FGCU Margaret S. Sugden Welcome Center at 10501 FGCU Boulevard South in Fort Myers. The presentation will address the steps that female

Pavese Law Firm partner Diane L. Jensen receives Alexander L. Paskay Professionalism Award

Pavese Law Firm partner Diane L. Jensen was presented with the Alexander L. Paskay Professionalism Award at the annual meeting of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professional Association held on Sept. 12 at the Edison Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center in Fort Myers. The award honors Jensen for achieving outstanding effectiveness in the presentation of matters to the Bankruptcy Court, for her reputation for thorough preparation, demonstrating civility and courtesy to opposing counsel, appropriate courtroom demeanor, ethical conduct and professionalism at the highest level and long-term

Pavese Law Firm attorney Kathleen Oppenheimer Berkey selected to Connect Florida’s Statewide Leadership Institute

Pavese Law Firm attorney Kathleen Oppenheimer Berkey, a land use, zoning and local government attorney and certified land planner at Pavese Law Firm in Fort Myers, Fla., has been selected to participate in Class III of Connect Florida’s Statewide Leadership Institute. Berkey is one of 37 young professionals selected to the Statewide Leadership Institute, a year-long educational program of Connect Florida, a non-profit organization created by Leadership Florida to assist young leaders in making a positive impact on Florida. Connect Florida is the first statewide young professional

Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn presents Sept. 4 seminar on conflict resolution in the workplace

While disputes in the workplace are inevitable, left unresolved, conflicts can disrupt productivity, negatively impact morale and could create liability for the employer. Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn will share strategies for effectively preempting and addressing disputes in the office during a Sept. 4 seminar from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Myerlee Manor Condominium Association located at 1499 S. Brandywine Cir. in Fort Myers. The event is sponsored by the United Community Association Networking, Inc. (UNET). To attend, contact UNET at 239 425-2630 or by email at

Pavese Law Firm partner Alison C. Hussey achieves certification as Florida Supreme Court mediator

Pavese Law Firm partner Alison C. Hussey has achieved certification as a circuit mediator for the twentieth judicial circuit by the Supreme Court of Florida. In the role of certified mediator, Hussey serves as a neutral third party facilitating communication between parties involved in a dispute to help them resolve their differences outside the court system. Hussey will provide mediation services in a variety of practice areas, including probate and guardianship. Based in the firm’s Cape Coral office, Hussey conducts a general practice with a focus on estate planning, real estate,

Pavese Law Firm hires attorney Matthew P. Gordon

Attorney Matthew P. Gordon has joined Pavese Law Firm and will be based in the Fort Myers office. Gordon primarily focuses his practice in the areas of real estate, condominium and homeowner association, land use and environmental law. Prior to joining Pavese Law Firm, Gordon worked in the legal department of a publicly traded luxury homebuilder, at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, and at a large statewide law firm where he handled a variety of legal matters encompassing real property, litigation, taxation and probate law. Gordon obtained his undergraduate degree from the University

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