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Law

  • By Jean Gruss
  • March 10, 2017
Bar none

Ave Maria School of Law's president has elevated the profile of the Naples-based institution in just more than two years. His moves have paved the way for future growth.

  • Law
  • By Traci McMillan Beach
  • March 10, 2017
For the class

John Yanchunis has taken on the biggest companies for consumers involved in data breaches. His latest case is colossal.

  • Law
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • March 10, 2017
Data defenders

Law firms have established cybersecurity practices in response to more frequent hacking threats. One challenge: convincing stubborn business owners the dangers are legit.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 7, 2016
On the rise

A national boom in cases of businesses allegedly defrauding government offices is in full blast, and the Gulf Coast leads the way. Do all the cases have merit?

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 7, 2016
Updated digs

Lawyers traditionally emphasize convention over contemporary in offices. That's started to change.

  • Law
  • By Traci McMillan Beach
  • September 2, 2016
'Legal Angel'

Sylvia Walbolt's storied law career, spanning 50 years, has another capstone. Her business/life lessons can resonate in any profession.

  • Law
  • By Jean Gruss
  • July 22, 2016
Success by Association

A successful law firm that earned its reputation representing condo and homeowners associations is headed into new areas.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 13, 2016
Call of duty

Sara Blackwell's legal career unexpectedly shifted in the last year. More jolts are in the offing in her battle against some big businesses.

  • Law
  • By Jean Gruss
  • March 11, 2016
Claw back

When a big client files for bankruptcy protection, a claw-back provision can come back to haunt your business. One entrepreneur explains how.

  • Law
  • By Steven Benna
  • March 11, 2016
Will it so

Youngest partner. Downtown condo developer. Business owner. Good thing up-and-coming attorney Will Conroy loves to-do lists.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 11, 2016
Go-getter

A passion for startups drove Sheryl Hunter to launch a super-specialized law firm. Clients are rolling in.

  • Law
  • By Anita Todd
  • March 11, 2016
Mediation mojo

A litigator turned mediator finds success away from the courtroom.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 11, 2016
Labor days

Employment law is changing fast, and in wide directions. An established firm seeks to lead the way.

  • Law
  • By Jean Gruss
  • March 11, 2016
Courting business

Attorneys in the Fort Myers and Naples area are lobbying for a business court to hear complex litigation cases.

  • Law
  • By Jean Gruss
  • October 9, 2015
Island time

Naples attorney Jonathan Gopman helped the Caribbean island of Nevis rewrite its trust laws. It's now a leading refuge from creditors.

  • Law
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