Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Experience to go head-to-head with the largest firms — on a cost-effective, value-filled basis.
Quick answer
WWMR handles civil and commercial litigation across Southwest Florida — business disputes, construction litigation, condominium/HOA and golf & marina club disputes, complex land use, hurricane and insurance claims, personal injury, securities, and trust & estate litigation. The firm also provides mediation and arbitration services.
Our litigation department combines vast experience with innovative, out-of-the-box strategies to generate successful conclusions to lawsuits and other actions. Whether it's a complex business dispute, an arbitration, or an administrative proceeding, we have the background and skills to go head-to-head with the largest law firms on a cost-effective basis.
Our litigation partners, Gregory Woods and Casey Weidenmiller, formerly practiced in national law firms but believe in smaller-team, hands-on representation. We pride ourselves on actively listening to our clients and then devising a strategy to achieve each client's specific goal.
How we help
Business & Commercial Disputes
Pre-suit negotiation through trial and appeal — contract, tort, and partner/shareholder disputes.
Construction Litigation
Defect claims and contractor remuneration and defense; thousands of Southwest Florida matters.
Condominium / Club / Homeowner Litigation
Enforcing governing documents, turnover disputes, and navigating Florida association law.
Golf & Marina Club Litigation
Members' rights and disputes — experience at Bonita Bay Club, Mediterra, Crown Colony, Fiddlesticks and more.
Complex Land Use & Administrative Hearings
Zoning and code compliance at the county/city level, through litigation and appeal if necessary.
Defense of Governmental Bodies
Outside trial counsel for local governments in high-value matters.
Hurricane & Insurance Disputes
Property-damage and storm-claim litigation, including Hurricane Ian and Irma claims.
Personal Injury
Serious-injury and wrongful-death actions.
Product Liability
Defective-product claims and defense.
Professional Malpractice
Representation in professional malpractice disputes.
Securities Litigation
Securities and class-action prosecution and defense.
Trust & Estate Litigation
Fiduciary, trust-administration, and will disputes.
Mediation & Arbitration
Litigation can be expensive and protracted; often, the smarter path is professional mediation. Greg Woods is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator with more than 25 years of experience in complex litigation. Half- or full-day sessions may be scheduled at our offices or another location, hourly fees are split between the parties, and there are no cancellation fees.
Representative matters
The firm has been retained on a county's multi-million-dollar Hurricane Irma claim against Lloyd's of London, defended a $92 million Bert Harris Act lawsuit, defended a securities class action for a publicly traded company, and represented members in golf, marina, condominium, and HOA turnover disputes at communities including Bonita Bay Club, Mediterra, Crown Colony, Fiddlesticks, and Old Cypress.
Let's talk about your matter.
Whether you're closing on a home, forming a business, or facing a dispute, our Southwest Florida attorneys are ready to help — and we'll actually call you back.