NEWS AND EVENTS

Law Firm Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Fort Myers law firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett, P.A. is celebrating its 25th anniversary of serving the legal needs of clients.

To commemorate the occasion, attorneys are donating $2,500 to Lee BIA Builders Care, which provides no-cost repairs and construction services to the elderly, disabled, and economically disadvantaged homeowners.

"Many of our clients are in the construction and real estate industry, so we felt it was appropriate to honor their profession by making a donation to Lee BIA Builders Care of $100 for each year we have been in business," said George H. Knott, senior partner.

Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett, P.A., employs more than 30 people, including attorneys practicing in both state and federal courts and support staff. "Our attorneys are long-time residents and know the area and legal system well. Because it is their home, our attorneys and staff work to make Southwest Florida a better place to live through their charitable and volunteer work."

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Attorney Receives Circuit Mediator Certification

Natly Torres-Alvarado, an associate with the firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart
& Swett, P.A., recently attained certification by the Florida Supreme Court as a
Circuit Civil Mediator.

Natly concentrates her practice in the areas of civil litigation, construction law and
commercial disputes. She is admitted to the Florida Bar and is licensed to practice
in the United States Middle District of Florida. Natly is fully bilingual
(English/Spanish) and is able to conduct mediation in Spanish.

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Attorney Receives Board Certification in Construction Law

Aaron A. Haak, a shareholder with the firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett,
P.A., recently attained board certification in Construction Law by The Florida Bar
Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Certification is the highest level of
recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the
areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.

In addition to board certification, Aaron is a member of the American Bar
Association’s Construction Law Forum. Additionally, Aaron currently serves his
community as Chairman of the Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit.

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Attorney Elected Chairman of Lee County Mosquito Control Board

Thomas B. Hart, a shareholder with the firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart &
Swett, P.A., was recently elected to the office of Chairman of the Lee County
Mosquito Control Board. Tom has served as an elected Board member of Lee
County Mosquito Control since 1998.

Tom concentrates his practice in the areas of homeowner association, governmental,
land use, and real estate law and is a member of the Lee County and the American Bar
Associations.

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Attorney Assists in Formation of Lee County Tax Council.

Derrick S. Eihausen, an associate with the firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart &
Swett, P.A., is assisting in the formation of the Lee County Tax Council. The Tax
Council is a professional organization open to attorneys and certified public
accountants. The inaugural meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2008, at 5 p.m. at
CHAR. For more information, please contact Derrick Eihausen at 239-334-2722.

Derrick concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial transactions, corporate,
real estate, estate planning, probate and taxation law.

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The law firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett, P.A. is pleased to announce that Madeline Ebelini has rejoined the firm. Madeline will concentrate her practice in the area of commercial litigation.

Madeline received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, and her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.

Madeline brings a varied background to the firm, having worked with clients in both the large firm setting and also as a sole practitioner. Her experience also includes serving as Development Director for a local nonprofit, and as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.

David A. Burt, an associate with the firm of Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett, P.A., was elected to the office of Treasurer of the Fort Myers Kiwanis Club for 2007-08. The Fort Myers Kiwanis Club is the oldest service club in Southwest Florida. David has been an active member of the Club for about one year, supporting the Kiwanis International mission of “changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

David concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and transactions.

Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett, P.A. regularly sponsors and/or participates in seminars addressing various legal issues and topics.  For information on these seminars, please contact 239-334-2722. 

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Senior Paralegal Receives Florida Registered Paralrgal Certification

Knott, Consoer, Ebelini, Hart & Swett, P.A. is pleased to announce that Shevawn D.
Bannon, Senior Litigation Paralegal, recently received the designation of Florida
Registered Paralegal.

The Florida Registered Paralegal Program was approved by the Florida Supreme
Court in November of 2007 and is a voluntary registration of paralegals who meet
certain minimum educational, certification or work experience criteria and who
perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a member of The
Florida Bar is responsible and who has met the requirements of registration as set
forth in Chapter 20 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar.

In addition to being a Florida Registered Paralegal, Shevawn is a Certified Paralegal
and holds Advanced Paralegal Certifications in Discovery, Contracts Administration
/Contracts Management, Trial Practice, and Social Security Disability.