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Cape Coral isnât just where we workâitâs where our story began.Our familyâs connection to this beautiful city dates to 1962, when Gram and Pap became one of the first families to build their retirement home near the iconic Cape Coral Yacht Club. What started as a dream for them quickly became a cherished tradition for us.
Every year, our family would gather hereâsun-soaked days, waterfront memories, and the kind of togetherness that only Cape Coral could offer. It was more than a vacation spot; it was a second home.In 2004, we made it official. We planted our own roots in Cape Coral, purchasing our own slice of paradise and continuing the legacy that began over 60 years ago. Today, weâre proud to live, work, and serve in the community that has given our family so much.Cape Coral isnât just a locationâitâs a legacy. And weâre honored to be part of its story.
âOne aspect of practicing law, that never ceases to amaze me, is that, even after more than 27 years in practice, I am still finding interesting and unique clients, questions of law, and new tools and skills from evolving technology frontiers! I am never bored.âMs. Emerson is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Lee County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Allegheny County Bar Association. She has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, a masterâs degree in business administration and a Juris Doctorate in law.She is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Florida, the U.S. Florida Middle District Court, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. âGiven my background in engineering, business administration and law, focusing the law firm on business, its succession and construction related matters, allows us to provide our clients with a unique combination of skills.âFrom start-ups to complex business arrangements, planning for the transition of a business from one generation to the next, and how that integrates with an individualâs estate plan. Securing payment for contractors and subcontractors through no-nonsense contracts, and if necessary, filing liens and taking court action. There is no detail left to chance.âWe may be outnumbered, but we are never out prepared.â
Jean M. Morris â Procurement Strategist & Commercial Mediation SpecialistWith over 25+ years of procurement experience, Jean M. Morris brings a wealth of strategic insight and negotiation acumen to every commercial mediation. Her career has been defined by a commitment to operational excellence, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management across complex procurement landscapes.Jean has led Procurement Operations for a global enterprise, overseeing critical functions such as quality assurance, P-Card administration, and fleet operations. Her team managed the full lifecycle of procurement activitiesâfrom issuing and maintaining purchase orders in SAP to resolve pricing issues, managing service agreements, and administering corporate travel and fleet programs.Her negotiation skills have consistently delivered measurable value. Jean spearheaded a $80M Managed Service Program for contingent labor, consolidating over 100 suppliers into a streamlined network of 50, yielding guaranteed savings of $4.4M. She also led the procurement of a $12M relocation services contract, securing fixed pricing and generating $1.25M in annual savings.Jeanâs expertise extends to fleet operations, where she managed a 4,000+ vehicle program valued at over $75M. Her strategic supplier negotiations and policy development efforts resulted in over $30M in savings and $2.6M in annual revenue through innovative cost-recovery programs.Her ability to evaluate supply markets, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate favorable commercial terms makes her an invaluable asset in mediation settings. Jeanâs approach is rooted in data-driven decision-making, transparency, and a deep understanding of both buyer and supplier perspectivesâensuring equitable outcomes that align with business goals. Jeanâs legal training has provided her with the context to also apply her negotiating skills and expertise to mediation of litigation matters, again achieving positive results for our clients.Whether navigating complex contract negotiations or resolving legal disputes, Jean leverages her procurement expertise to foster collaboration, reduce friction, and deliver sustainable value for all parties involved.
Cape Coral History began in 1957 when two brothers from Baltimore, Leonard and Jack Rosen, flew over the peninsula known as Redfish Point, across the Caloosahatchee River near Ft. Myers. They spent two weeks flying around Southwest Florida looking for land to develop.Rosenâs changed the wilderness into a waterfront paradise, a place for selling and buying dreams. Cape Coral was to become the largest master-planned community in the United States.