Letter from the Editor With October, we look forward to the Pro Bono Service Awards Luncheon for our members to receive awards and applaud the commitment to providing free legal services to those in need, in Lee County. This month, the ceremonies and luncheon will once again be held in the beautiful gallery surroundings of the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center, starting at 11:45 on October 18th.
AD DIRECTORY Alliance Financial/Michelle Hudson
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Allied Business Solutions
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Aloia, Roland & Lubell, LLP
IBC
Ave Maria School of Law
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Boyle, Gentile, Leonard & Crockett, PA
40
Buschbom Mediation
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Business Observer
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Please join us, as we honor those who have taken the time to be THE ONE, following the initiative program to serve ONE client, ONE case, ONE attorney at a time. That’s a minimal request, and we’d like to be THE ONE Bar Association that can boast 100% participation by our attorney members. If your name isn’t listed in this month’s Program for the Pro Bono Service Awards, we hope it will be there by next year’s ceremony! Call us to connect with a case today. (239) 334-0047. Special thanks to attorneys who have already connected with us and offered their services in specialized practice areas.
Coast Chiropractic Centers, Inc
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CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing
30
Fort Myers Court Reporting
13
So, let’s talk about what service means to you. Are you involved in any service organizations locally or nationally? Would you like others to know more about what’s gotten you actively helping others? Send us a message at resgestae@ leebar.org to be considered for a feature on your participation and your service organization.
Fowler White Boggs
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Fried and Fried
35
Garvin Law Firm
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Global Investigative Group
39
Next month, we have Judge Jack Lundy’s Buckingham BAR-B-Q on November 16th. I’m still accepting sponsorships for this big, big family-friendly party. As you come onto the property, sponsor signs will be lining the drive so be sure to notice who’s who in support of our second-largest party of the year!
Gray Robinson, P.A.
CopyLady 15 Dan Hopkins & Associates L.L.C.
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Dial-a-Nurse 15 Donna Tisch Economic Recovery Group (ERG)
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Edison National Bank
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Fiddlesticks Country Club
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FineMark National Bank & Trust
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Goldberg, Racila, D’Alessandro & Noone, LLC 36 41
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. 19 Hotel Indigo
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Jason L. Gunter, P.A.
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I’m already receiving sponsorships for the 2014 Bench/Bar Gala, as well. It will be held in April next year, just a little further away from the holiday season for everyone’s enjoyment. Once again, Mary Evans will be planning this event, and that assures us it will be another big splashy party.
Katharyn E. Owen, Esq.
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Kuhn Law Firm
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Kushner & Kushner Attorneys
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Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey
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Of special interest to our readers is the number of ANNUAL Sponsors from whom we are receiving support for 2014. This growth-related option, at $6,000 for full-year and $3,000 for half-year, allows the sponsor to select from among the events in our calendar year, for maximum exposure to our members. Welcome back to our Annual supporters from years past: CopyLady; Kelly L. Fayer, PA; IBERIABANK and West: a Thomson-Reuters business. And to all those currently considering how best to connect with our membership, I encourage you to e-mail me right away at info@leebar.org to request a meeting to discuss your objectives and let me help you plan a marketing campaign that works in combination with your print advertising. RG
Lee County Solid Waste Division
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Leonard P. Reina
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Leslea Ellis, LLC
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Levins & Associates, LLC
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Lit & More
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McHale Properties
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Merit Court Reporting, Inc.©
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Nanci G. DuBois info@leebar.org | (239) 334-0047 ext. 102 8
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Musca Law Office, Inc. Patterson, Eskin and Ball
IFC-3 39
Paychex 27 Spivey Law Firm, P.A.
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T3 Communications
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The Livingston Firm
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Veranda Restaurant
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Von Ahn & Associates
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