Lenore T. Brakefield

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Lenore T. Brakefield: Attorney with Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Lenore T. Brakefield is a Naples native and graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She focuses her law practice in civil and commercial litigation, including construction litigation matters. Lenore also handles local government law, code enforcement violations, community association law, real estate law, and contract and transactional matters. Additionally, Lenore is a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™) by The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators.

Practice Focus

• Represents clients regarding contract disputes, foreclosures, landlord-tenant disputes, business disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and probate litigation

• Handles pre-suit negotiations, mediations, litigation, and settlements

* Florida Code Enforcement violations and fines

• Assist clients with entity formation, contract revisions, negotiations, and partnership agreements

• Represents governmental entities

• Handles issues pertaining to the Sunshine Law, and public records requests

• Drafting, negotiations, review, and execution of leases, partnership agreements, and employment agreements

• Draft and review mortgages, promissory notes, guarantees, short sale documents, and deed in lieu of transactions

• Condominium Law

• Banking Law

• Commercial Litigation

• Trial

Certification

• Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™), The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators

Recognition Top Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Business Litigation, Naples Illustrated, 2021 – 2022

Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America, 2023

Florida Legal Elite®, Commercial Litigation, Florida Trend, 2020

“Women to Watch”, eBella Magazine, August 2020 and September 2022

10.0 Rating on Avvo

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Community Activities The English-Speaking Union, Naples Branch, Committee Member, Shakespeare

Competition Champions For Learning™ Grant Review Committee, 2010 – present; Chair, Grant Review Committee, 2010 – 2011

Leadership Marco, Class of 2016

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Areas of Practice (20)

  • Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Government Relations
  • Community Association Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Small Business Law
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Formation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Banking Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Contracts
  • Employment Contracts
  • Leases and Leasing
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Condominium Law
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Administrative Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, M.A., 1997; University of Florida, B.A., Education, with honors, 1996
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude, with honors, 2004
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Florida; 2007, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida; 2012, United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
Memberships:

• The Florida Bar; Trial Lawyers Section; Government Law Section

• Collier County Bar Association; Trial Law Section

• Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL)

Certifications:
Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™), The American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators
ISLN:
918213714
Hobbies & interests:
The English-Speaking Union, Naples Branch-Committee Member, Shakespeare Competition

Champions For Learning™

-Grant Review Committee, 2010 – present

-Chair, Grant Review Committee, 2010 – 2011

Leadership Marco, Class of 2016

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other - ACH, Cash, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (12 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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Client Champion

She’s the absolute best there is. She is so knowledgeable and professional. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. She took care of my entire case. So thankful for her and her expertise. Wouldn’t...

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  • FaceTime

Contact Lenore T. Brakefield

Contact Information:

239-544-5203  Phone

239-649-7342  Fax

www.wpl-legal.com

www.wpl-legal.com/attorneys/lenore-t-brakefield

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