About
Founded 1989
Carol Avard, a distinguished disability attorney in Cape Coral, established Avard Law Offices in 1990 within Lee County, Florida. Our dedicated team of attorneys specializes in Social Security Disability and Personal Injury law, committed to guiding our clients toward successful outcomes. If you are on the lookout for an empathetic legal partner who truly listens and collaborates with you to achieve favorable results in Cape Coral or anywhere across Florida, your search ends here. We invite you for a free consultation to delve into the details of your case without pressure or obligation. Plus, if English isn’t your primary language, there's no need for concern—our multilingual staff is fluent in Spanish, French, Ukrainian, and Russian! With several convenient locations throughout South and Central Florida—including Cape Coral/Ft Myers/Naples/Port Charlotte/Sarasota/Bradenton/St Petersburg/Tampa/Orlando/Sebring/Ft Lauderdale—we're easily accessible when you need us most.
Our talented legal team comprises:
- Carol Avard: Licensed attorney practicing in FL & MA; holds a J.D. from the University of New Hampshire; B.A., Harvard University; Board Certified as an SSD specialist by NBTA; VA Accredited.
- Douglas Mohney: Licensed member of FL & MI bars—J.D., Michigan State University; B.S., Western Michigan University; also Board Certified as an SSD expert by NBTA.
- Michael Sexton: A Florida licensed attorney with his J.D from Florida Coastal School of Law and a B.A from Florida State University while being Board Certified by NBTA too.
- Deborah Wainey: Practicing law under licenses issued for both FL & OH states after earning her J.D at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law along with her undergraduate degree at Baldwin-Wallace University - proudly VA Accredited!
- Mark Zakhvatayev has established himself professionally via dual licensure (FL) through degrees earned including his MBA degree obtained successfully through Gonzaga alongside accomplished major achievements recognized by being certified board status regarding SSD (NBTA approval).
Lastly,
Craig Polhemus brings both NY-state expertise along delivering high caliber education acquired relative experience stemming back from Georgetown offering impeccable insights creatively towards pragmatic resolutions matching client needs superbly proven effective while Annaleigh Winston rounds out their skilled professionals uniquely demonstrating credentials celebrated culminating bachelor’s endorsement representing Boston university partnered educational institution pivoting depth understanding rooted foundational knowledge tied passionately pursuing meaningful service diligently embracing clientele aspirations closely intertwined mutual goals guaranteed delight ahead!