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# Cheffy Passidomo

Naples Florida Law Firm Celebrating 25 Years

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.napleslaw.com/) - Principals of Cheffy Passidomo are former partners and associates of large multi-state firms. The firm was formed with the goal of combining the quality customarily associated with a large firm and the personal service of a small firm.
- [Practice Areas](https://www.napleslaw.com/practice-areas/) - Practice Areas include Litigation, Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Law, Land Use and Zoning, and Business Law.
- [Contact Us](https://www.napleslaw.com/contact-us/) - Contact Cheffy Passidomo Attorneys at Law at 821 Fifth Avenue South Naples, Florida 34102 239-261-9300 and 02 S. Rome Ave. Suite 175 Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 225-2684
- [About Us](https://www.napleslaw.com/about-us/) - We are devoted to serving our clients, our community and our profession. That has been our mission for over twenty years. We strive to provide effective, timely and efficient representation to each and every client.
- [Staff](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff/) - Meet the staff at Cheffy Passidomo Attorneys at Law in Naples Florida.
- [Attorneys](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorneys/) - Naples Attorneys with expertise in Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Land use and Zoning.
- [Board Certified Attorneys](https://www.napleslaw.com/board-certified-attorneys/) - Board Certified Attorneys in Naples Florida and Tampa. Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers. Board Certified Real Estate Lawyers. Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyers. Board Certified Appellate Practice Lawyer, Board Certified City, County and Local Government Lawyers
- [Rural Land Stewardship Area (RLSA)](https://www.napleslaw.com/land-use-and-zoning/rural-land-stewardship-area-rlsa/) - The Collier County Rural Land Stewardship Overlay District encompasses approximately 200,000 acres and provides an innovative incentive based program designed to protect important ecological resources, protect prime agricultural areas, and promote sustainable compact development forms.
- [Mixed Use Projects](https://www.napleslaw.com/land-use-and-zoning/mixed-use-projects/) - The firm regularly serves as land use counsel for sophisticated mixed use, pedestrian village oriented, urban projects, such as Mercato. Often, the work we do in downtown redevelopment areas such as Naples’ prestigious Fifth Avenue South becomes the catalyst for revitalization initiatives in Community Redevelopment Areas.
- [Developments of Regional Impact (DRI)](https://www.napleslaw.com/land-use-and-zoning/developments-of-regional-impact-dri/) - The firm has an established practice of sheparding landowners and developers through the land use entitlement process for major developments, which typically entail Development of Regional Impact (DRI) review.
- [Land Use and Zoning](https://www.napleslaw.com/land-use-and-zoning/) - Cheffy Passidomo attorneys have experience, skill, and expertise in a broad range of zoning and land use matters. We have represented developers and land owners in securing land use approvals for mixed use developments, golf course developments, shopping centers, marinas, office buildings, hotels, resorts, residential planned communities, and industrial and business parks.
- [Important Notice and Disclosure](https://www.napleslaw.com/important-notice-and-disclosure/) - While we welcome inquiries about potential representation, please do not send any confidential information before we agree to represent you or we request information.
- [Real Estate Litigation](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/real-estate-litigation/) - The firm regularly represents buyers and sellers in disputes relating to commercial and residential real estate, including claims involving specific performance of contracts, interpretation of contracts, damages, land use and zoning issues, landlord tenant matters, foreclosures, deficiency proceedings, partition actions, quiet title claims, eminent domain, receiverships and title insurance issues.
- [Products Liability](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/products-liability/) - The firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in products liability cases, involving products as diverse as sprinkler pipes, automobiles and cigarettes.
- [Probate, Trust, and Fiduciary Litigation](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/probate-trust-and-fiduciary-litigation/) - The firm has represented beneficiaries, creditors, personal representatives, trustees and others in claims against estates, disputes involving the validity and interpretation of wills and trusts, and other trust and estate litigation.
- [Insurance and Bond Litigation](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/insurance-and-bond-litigation/) - he firm represents policyholders in disputes with insurance companies and their representatives, including coverage issues, denials of claims, breaches of duties and bad faith litigation.
- [Construction Litigation](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/construction-litigation/) - The firm represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers in construction disputes, including claims involving construction and design defects, defective products, delays, liens, contract disputes, insurance coverage, surety bonds and code violations.
- [Condominium and Homeowner Association Litigation](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/condominium-and-homeowner-association-litigation/) - The firm represents developers, associations, board members, unit owners, contractors, engineers and architects in a wide variety of matters involving condominium and homeowner associations.
- [Business and Commercial Litigation](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/business-and-commercial-litigation/) - The firm has handled hundreds of business and commercial disputes, ranging from simple claims for damages to complex battles for control of business entities.
- [Appellate Law](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/appellate-law/) - The firm has an active appellate practice and handles a variety of appellate matters ranging from briefing and arguing appeals of final orders and judgments to preparing petitions for extraordinary writs.
- [Litigation, Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution](https://www.napleslaw.com/litigation-trial-practice-and-dispute-resolution/) - With a special interest in challenging, unique and complex cases, the attorneys in the Litigation, Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution Department handle virtually all types of civil disputes.
- [Residential Real Estate](https://www.napleslaw.com/real-estate-law/residential-real-estate/) - Our real estate practice team is very experienced in matters involving residential property and negotiating, administering and closing residential real estate transactions. Our experienced and professional staff of paralegals is well complemented by a full array of cutting-edge title search and closing software.
- [Marinas and Water Rights](https://www.napleslaw.com/real-estate-law/marinas-and-water-rights/) - The firm has an established practice in representing marina developers and operators. We have advised clients in the development of both wet and dry boat storage projects.
- [Condominium and Cluster Housing](https://www.napleslaw.com/real-estate-law/condominium-and-cluster-housing/) - The firm represents several successful residential and mixed use developers in projects throughout the State of Florida. Our typical services include representing the developer in acquiring the undeveloped land, securing land use entitlements from the State and local governments.
- [Banking and Lending](https://www.napleslaw.com/real-estate-law/banking-and-lending/) - We regularly represent both lenders and borrowers in sophisticated loan transactions, including commercial and residential real estate acquisition and development loans, business acquisition loans, business loans for operating capital, and individual personal loans.
- [Real Estate law](https://www.napleslaw.com/real-estate-law/) - The firm handles virtually all types and aspects of real estate transactions, including: commercial and residential sales and leases; loan transactions; submerged land leases and other water rights; the development and operation of marinas, and the development of condominiums and cluster housing.
- [Business Law](https://www.napleslaw.com/business-law/) - The firm represents clients in matters pertaining to the creation and operation of their businesses, whether as corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, or other forms of business entities.
- [Construction Contracts and Construction Lien Law](https://www.napleslaw.com/business-law/construction-contracts-and-construction-lien-law/) - We represent both owners and contractors in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, and we have a broad range of experience working with standardized AIA forms as well as customized construction documents.
- [Commercial Leasing](https://www.napleslaw.com/business-law/commercial-leasing/) - The firm works with both landlords and tenants in negotiating and drafting office, retail, warehouse and industrial leases.

## Attorneys

- [Stephen A. Webber](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/stephen-a-webber/) - STEPHEN A. WEBBER is an associate in the Firm’s litigation department based in Tampa. Mr. Webber is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Mediator and is a member of Mediators Beyond Borders International. He earned both his B.A. in Political Science and Master of Public Administration (MPA), with a Local Government Management
- [Chelsea L. Branco](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/chelsea-n-lach/) - CHELSEA BRANCO is a member of the Firm’s real estate department. She joined the Firm in 2014 as an assistant, and she was subsequently promoted to the position of paralegal. As a paralegal, Chelsea gained substantive knowledge about real estate law and invaluable experience working with the Firm’s clients. While working as a paralegal, she applied
- [Kimberly D. Swanson](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/kimberly-d-swanson/) - KIMBERLY D. SWANSON is a shareholder in the firm’s litigation department and is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation, a distinction recognizing her expertise and professionalism in complex commercial matters. Her practice focuses on business, commercial, construction, and real estate disputes, including both commercial and residential landlord–tenant litigation. She also represents clients
- [Jared B. Knutson](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/jared-b-knutson/) - JARED B. KNUTSON is a member of the Firm’s litigation department. Jared graduated from the University of Wisconsin—Green Bay with a double major in Political Science and Democracy & Justice Studies, and he obtained his law degree from Ave Maria School of Law in 2025, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While in law school, he served
- [Owen J. Murphy](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/owen-j-murphy/) - Owen J. Murphy is a member of the Firm’s litigation department. Owen graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in Political Science in 2021. In 2025, he obtained his law degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Ave Maria School of Law, where he served as an associate and senior editor of the Law Review.
- [Louis D. D’Agostino](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/louis-d-dagostino/) - Louis Domenico D’Agostino has practiced law in Collier County since 1988. From 1988 through April 1997, Mr. D’Agostino practiced with Quarles & Brady, a national law firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in Florida, Arizona, Indianapolis, Indiana, Washington DC, and Chicago, Illinois. In 1997, Mr. D’Agostino joined Cheffy Passidomo as a shareholder and principal of
- [Edward K. Cheffy](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/edward-k-cheffy/) - Edward K. Cheffy is certified by The Florida Bar as a specialist in both Civil Trial Law and Business Litigation Law. In 2025, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida presented him with The Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award for Board Certification Lawyer of the Year. He has been a Fellow in the
- [C. Lane Wood](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/c-lane-wood/) - C. LANE WOOD, as a Board-Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Mr. Wood handles all facets of residential and commercial real estate development and finance. He has practiced law in Naples for over 25 years and carries an “AV” “Preeminent” rating from LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in Florida Best Lawyers. Whether
- [Garett T. Raines](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/garett-t-raines/) - GARETT T. RAINES is a shareholder in Cheffy Passidomo who concentrates his practice in the areas of first-party and third-party insurance coverage disputes, bad faith, construction claims, and commercial litigation. He has successfully handled a wide variety of matters through summary judgment, trial, and appeal in state and federal courts, including significant and high-profile cases
- [Jonathan R. Fitzmaurice](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/jonathan-r-fitzmaurice/) - JONATHAN R. FITZMAURICE is a member of the Firm’s litigation department. Jonathan graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Economics in 2018 and obtained his law degree from Ave Maria School of Law in 2021, graduating summa cum laude. While in law school, he served as executive articles editor of the Law Review
- [John M. Passidomo](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/john-m-passidomo/) - Co-Founder (1952-2024)
- [David A. Zulian](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/david-a-zulian/) - David A. Zulian is a graduate of Emory University (B.A., 1983) and received his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1987). He was formerly associated with and a partner in the law firm of Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster & Russell, P.A. In 2001, Mr. Zulian joined Cheffy Passidomo as a
- [Debbie S. Crockett](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/debbie-s-crockett/) - Debbie Sines Crockett is a member of the firm’s litigation department, and she concentrates in the areas of commercial and construction litigation. Ms. Crockett is experienced in representing policyholders in litigation against carriers from the trial level through appeal, in both state and federal courts. She has considerable experience in assisting clients, mainly general contractors
- [Clay C. Brooker](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/clay-c-brooker/) - CLAY C. BROOKER received a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics at Princeton University in 1991, after which he attended the University of Florida College of Law and graduated with honors (J.D., 1994). Mr. Brooker is certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in City, County and Local Government Law. He concentrates his practice in
- [Brian J. Thanasiu](https://www.napleslaw.com/attorney/brian-j-thanasiu/) - Brian J. Thanasiu is board certified as a specialist in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. He graduated cum laude from Northern Michigan University, receiving a Bachelor of Science with concentrations in land use planning and environmental science, before he went on to earning a master’s degree for studies in

## Staff

- [GENITA LENOIR](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/genita-hamilton/)
- [BRENDA DAVIS](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/brenda-davis/)
- [EMILY DAHLEY](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/emily-dahley/)
- [LUWANNA M. THOMAS](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/luwanna-m-thomas/)
- [MITZI GREEN](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/mitzi-reveter/)
- [LISA A. CROWBRIDGE](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/lisa-a-crowbridge/)
- [MICHELE M. GOWDY](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/michele-m-gowdy/)
- [LYNN FERRIOL](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/lynn-ferriol/)
- [LORI IRONS](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/lori-irons/)
- [NICOLE TELISCHAK](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/nicole-telischak/)
- [KARA SCOTT](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/kara-scott/)
- [SIMONE REVETER](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/simone-reveter/)
- [FAY HARPER](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/fay-harper/)
- [MELISSA FARR](https://www.napleslaw.com/staff-member/melissa-farr/)