Lenore T. Brakefield

Lenore T. Brakefield is a prominent attorney and partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., located in Naples, Florida. As a Certified Financial Litigator (CFL™) with the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, she deeply understands intricate financial issues within the legal landscape. Her practice predominantly revolves around civil and commercial litigation, focusing on construction-related cases.

Ms. Brakefield's legal prowess extends to various areas, including local government law, code enforcement violations, community association law, real estate and contractual matters. Serving as board counsel to the City of Everglades City Code Enforcement Board and representing multiple municipal and special district clients showcases her devotion to community service and her ability to adeptly handle the complexities of local government law.

A Naples native, Ms. Brakefield boasts an impressive academic background. She graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2004 and has been practicing law in Florida since 2005. Her education also includes a Master of Arts in Education (1997) and a Bachelor of Arts in Education with honors (1996) from the University of Florida. Her admissions to the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida highlight her broad legal capabilities.

Active in the legal community, Ms. Brakefield contributes to The Florida Bar’s Government Lawyer Section and Trial Lawyers Section, as well as the Collier County Bar Association’s Trial Law Section. Her involvement with the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) and her role as a founding member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators illustrate her dedication to advancing the legal profession and supporting her colleagues.

Rated “Superb” on Avvo, Ms. Brakefield has been celebrated as one of the “Women to Watch” by eBella Magazine and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for her work in commercial litigation, community association law, and litigation involving trusts and estates. Her recognition as a Top Lawyer in Commercial Litigation by Naples Illustrated Magazine and her inclusion in Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend emphasize her standing as a leading figure in the legal arena. Her peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell also attests to her professional integrity, skill and allegiance to her clients.