Areas of Practice


Business and Corporate Law

The Donnelly Law Firm has years of experience and knowledge in business and corporate disputes. Our attorneys act as trusted advisors to our clients so that you can focus on building, operating and managing your business. We combine industry knowledge with sound legal advice to protect you from unnecessary and avoidable risks. Our attorneys are equipped to help you navigate complex business transactions and contract agreements with your employees, suppliers, service providers, customers, licensors, distributors and other strategic partners.

We offer customized legal solutions that help you identify and achieve your immediate goals, while securing your future interests, which is why The Donnelly Law Firm can assist you with your business needs, contract formation and enforcement, day-to-day operations, as well as your most significant undertakings.


Civil Litigation

When legal disputes disrupt your business or personal life, it is important to be able to speak with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who can zealously represent your interests and effectively advocate on your behalf. It is always a goal to avoid protracted litigation but, when necessary, The Donnelly Law Firm brings our clients comfort and peace of mind when they are experiencing difficult business disputes. Our litigators represent an equal number of plaintiffs and defendants and we efficiently and aggressively advocate for your interests, in both state and federal courts, in all types of complex civil litigation matters.


Real Estate - Residential and Commercial Litigation

Residential real estate transactions sometimes go sideways and our clients need guidance on their rights and potential claims for breach of contract, specific performance, and damages claims. It helps to have someone who has the experience and ability to navigate such claims, and who is capable of working to resolve such disputes involving purchase and sale agreements and competing claims for escrowed deposits. Our attorneys have years of experience with all aspects of residential purchase and sale agreements including negotiating the terms of such agreements and fully litigating claims that parties often encounter in such transactions. We can help you.

Landlord-Tenant issues arise frequently in Southwest Florida with so many vacation homes, rental homes and condominiums. We have years of experience helping Landlords and Tenants in all aspects of residential and commercial tenancy situations. Our clients include Owners, Property Managers and Tenants which make us very capable of navigating through these various complex matters.

Commercial real estate transactions can be very complex and can make you feel like you are up against a mountain of paperwork. The Donnelly Law Firm can help you tackle all phases of the process so you focus on other important matters. Having worked with everyone from developers and purchasers, to sellers and lenders, we recognize and understand the perspectives of all the parties involved in commercial real estate. Our attorneys use this experience to protect our clients’ interests, and to meet your objectives quickly and efficiently.


Probate, Estate, Trust and Guardianship Litigation

Our attorneys have real world experience dealing with the complex legal issues related to Probate, Trust and Guardianship Litigation. We often represent individuals, families, and beneficiaries in probate estate and trust litigation in Florida as well as clients who live out-of-state, including beneficiaries, trustees, and trust estate beneficiaries.

It is important to have a knowledgeable attorney helping you navigate through the probate estate and trust litigation process. Guardianships involve complex legal issues impacting the rights of the individuals subject to the guardianship relationship and it is important to have an experienced attorney ready to help.


Commercial Litigation

When you need aggressive lawyers with a track record of success, The Donnelly Law Firm’s experienced litigators handle complex commercial cases, whether by trial or through bargaining across the table. We are able to navigate your most intricate litigation, as well as your routine business disputes – always with your bottom-line in mind.

Complex litigation requires an expertly crafted strategy to ensure your time and dollars are well spent. Without the red tape found at large law firms, our core team of litigators is able to focus on building a relationship with you so that we can better understand your case. Our experienced attorneys know the law, we know your rights and we will help you decide the best course of action.


Creditors’ Rights/Banking and Financial Services Litigation

When client’s are faced with a debtor in financial distress, a creditor’s ability to protect its interests and enforce its rights swiftly and aggressively can be the difference between payment in full and a sizable loss.

Our attorneys are well-positioned to protect our clients’ interests by offering proactive and cost-effective solutions designed to maximize recovery. We understand the nuances and complexities of this ever-changing legal landscape and we are committed to providing our clients with specialized expertise and zealous representation.


For more information, please contact us! We will be happy to go over details of your case.