
Shareholder
Richard D. Yovanovich is one of the firm’s shareholders. He was an Assistant County Attorney for Collier County from 1990-1994. As an Assistant County Attorney he focused on land development and construction matters. Mr. Yovanovich represents clients in complex matters before courts, arbitration panels and local and state agencies. Mr. Yovanovich has an extraordinary amount of experience in real estate zoning, construction and land-use, including projects ranging from residential and commercial projects to large developments of regional impact.
Awards & Recognition
- Naples Illustrated’s 2023 and 2024 list of Top Lawyers
- Recognized in 2010-2017 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law
- AV Preeminent® Peer Rating by Martindale Hubble
Professional Activities/Associations
- The Florida Bar
- Collier County Bar Association
Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations
- Member, Furman University Trustees Council, 2007 –
- Director, Leadership Collier Foundation 2009-
- Member, Board of Directors, Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida 2007-
- Member, Leadership Collier, Class of 2000
- Member, Board of Directors, Collier Building Industry Association (Director 2004-2008, Vice President 2006-2007)
- Member, Board of Directors, Immokalee Friendship House (2003-2007)
- Elder, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church
Education
- University of South Carolina J.D., 1987, M. Ed., 1986
- Furman University B.A., cum laude, 1983