Atty. Edward K. Cheffy
Recipient, Donald E. Van Koughnet "Lion of the Law" Award for Professionalism, Collier County Judiciary, 2000.
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About Edward K. Cheffy at a glance
Edward K. Cheffy is a Shareholder based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Cheffy Passidomo. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978), Florida (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida including Trial Bar (1985), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1988). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Harvard University (B.A. History, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, Trial Lawyers Section, 1991) The Florida Bar (Executive Council, Trial Lawyers Section, 2002-2008 Chair, Grievance Committee 20-B, 1992-1993 Lecturer, Trial Lawyers Section, 1996—, Collier County Bar Association. Serands clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Recipient, Donald E. Van Koughnet "Lion of the Law" Award for Professionalism, Collier County Judiciary, 2000
- Partner in Charge of Florida Litigation, Frost & Jacobs, 1985-1993
- Included in Best Lawyers in America, "Florida Trend's Legal Elite," Florida Super Lawyers and "The Top 100 Super Lawyers
- Twentieth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (1998-2001; Chair, 2000)
Chair
Faculty and Steering Committee for Board Certification Review Course for Civil Trial, 2005—;
Chair
- Grievance Committee for the Fort Myers Division of the U.S
- District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2006—
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward K. Cheffy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naples are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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