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Top-Rated Southwest Florida Attorneys
“Excellent experience!”
Excellent experience with very good results, I am very happy and satisfied with the Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz law firm I, especially Mr. Christopher Smith who at all times during the process of my case was very honest, correct and efficient. I highly recommend this firm and this attorney because they really made a big difference to the results in my case.
Sergio-Leydi C. Excellent experience with very good results, I am very happy and satisfied with the Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz law firm I, especially Mr. Christopher Smith who at all times during the process of my case was very honest, correct and efficient. I highly recommend this firm and this attorney because they really made a big difference to the results in my case.

“Wonderful”
Attorney Purtz and the entire staff have been wonderful. They went above and beyond. Highly recommended!
Burton P. Attorney Purtz and the entire staff have been wonderful. They went above and beyond. Highly recommended!

“This law firm is awesome!”
This law firm is awesome. They were very thorough and attention to detail. If you have any issues that need quick results this is the one. Please always think of them for all your lawyer needs.
John W. This law firm is awesome. They were very thorough and attention to detail. If you have any issues that need quick results this is the one. Please always think of them for all your lawyer needs.

“Accident Case”
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice and Purtz, PA was the only law firm who would take our car accident case. Andrea Pleimling Smith was very thorough, explained everything in a very detailed fashion, and was easy to reach when questions arose. She kept us informed every step of the way. Without her, we would have suffered a severe financial loss due to an accident which was not our fault. Florida's No Fault law is terrible and very unfair. Andrea and her team were very helpful in recouping all of the money we were required to spend!
Karen and David B. Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice and Purtz, PA was the only law firm who would take our car accident case. Andrea Pleimling Smith was very thorough, explained everything in a very detailed fashion, and was easy to reach when questions arose. She kept us informed every step of the way. Without her, we would have suffered a severe financial loss due to an accident which was not our fault. Florida's No Fault law is terrible and very unfair. Andrea and her team were very helpful in recouping all of the money we were required to spend!

“Thank you again for everything”
Thank you again for everything you did for me. Your compassion and concern was greatly appreciated. I have all the faith in the world with you by my side. If ever I know someone who needs an attorney, I will recommend your office. Everyone I had dealings with was very professional. Good job.
Terri D. Thank you again for everything you did for me. Your compassion and concern was greatly appreciated. I have all the faith in the world with you by my side. If ever I know someone who needs an attorney, I will recommend your office. Everyone I had dealings with was very professional. Good job.

“Great Service”
We have used Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz in the past and presently and they always provide great customer service. They are very knowledgeable and thorough in their representation and always go the extra mile to make sure we're represented fairly. Highly recommend!
Nick A. We have used Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz in the past and presently and they always provide great customer service. They are very knowledgeable and thorough in their representation and always go the extra mile to make sure we're represented fairly. Highly recommend!

“Fantastic”
Attorney Chris Smith and his ladies are fantastic! Talk about team work. Attorney Smith has taken my case from a standstill and has since moved in further along than the last attorney within months. He has showed me constant respect, and understanding. I have since recommended him to others.
Marie M. Attorney Chris Smith and his ladies are fantastic! Talk about team work. Attorney Smith has taken my case from a standstill and has since moved in further along than the last attorney within months. He has showed me constant respect, and understanding. I have since recommended him to others.

“Amazing Attorney”
Andrea Smith is an amazing attorney! She helped me out with my case for a car accident and was a pleasure to deal with the whole time. I also want to complement everyone else I have dealt with in both the Fort Myers office and Port Charlotte office. Highly recommend this Law Firm!
Chris C. Andrea Smith is an amazing attorney! She helped me out with my case for a car accident and was a pleasure to deal with the whole time. I also want to complement everyone else I have dealt with in both the Fort Myers office and Port Charlotte office. Highly recommend this Law Firm!

“Pleasure Working”
I had the pleasure of working with attorney chris Smith, my experience with him was outstanding. From everything from advice to helping me understand and navigate the system.
Marlin B. I had the pleasure of working with attorney chris Smith, my experience with him was outstanding. From everything from advice to helping me understand and navigate the system.

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“Excellent experience!”
Excellent experience with very good results, I am very happy and satisfied with the Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz law firm I, especially Mr. Christopher Smith who at all times during the process of my case was very honest, correct and efficient. I highly recommend this firm and this attorney because they really made a big difference to the results in my case.
Sergio-Leydi C. Excellent experience with very good results, I am very happy and satisfied with the Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz law firm I, especially Mr. Christopher Smith who at all times during the process of my case was very honest, correct and efficient. I highly recommend this firm and this attorney because they really made a big difference to the results in my case.

“Wonderful”
Attorney Purtz and the entire staff have been wonderful. They went above and beyond. Highly recommended!
Burton P. Attorney Purtz and the entire staff have been wonderful. They went above and beyond. Highly recommended!

“This law firm is awesome!”
This law firm is awesome. They were very thorough and attention to detail. If you have any issues that need quick results this is the one. Please always think of them for all your lawyer needs.
John W. This law firm is awesome. They were very thorough and attention to detail. If you have any issues that need quick results this is the one. Please always think of them for all your lawyer needs.

“Accident Case”
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice and Purtz, PA was the only law firm who would take our car accident case. Andrea Pleimling Smith was very thorough, explained everything in a very detailed fashion, and was easy to reach when questions arose. She kept us informed every step of the way. Without her, we would have suffered a severe financial loss due to an accident which was not our fault. Florida's No Fault law is terrible and very unfair. Andrea and her team were very helpful in recouping all of the money we were required to spend!
Karen and David B. Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice and Purtz, PA was the only law firm who would take our car accident case. Andrea Pleimling Smith was very thorough, explained everything in a very detailed fashion, and was easy to reach when questions arose. She kept us informed every step of the way. Without her, we would have suffered a severe financial loss due to an accident which was not our fault. Florida's No Fault law is terrible and very unfair. Andrea and her team were very helpful in recouping all of the money we were required to spend!

“Thank you again for everything”
Thank you again for everything you did for me. Your compassion and concern was greatly appreciated. I have all the faith in the world with you by my side. If ever I know someone who needs an attorney, I will recommend your office. Everyone I had dealings with was very professional. Good job.
Terri D. Thank you again for everything you did for me. Your compassion and concern was greatly appreciated. I have all the faith in the world with you by my side. If ever I know someone who needs an attorney, I will recommend your office. Everyone I had dealings with was very professional. Good job.

“Great Service”
We have used Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz in the past and presently and they always provide great customer service. They are very knowledgeable and thorough in their representation and always go the extra mile to make sure we're represented fairly. Highly recommend!
Nick A. We have used Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz in the past and presently and they always provide great customer service. They are very knowledgeable and thorough in their representation and always go the extra mile to make sure we're represented fairly. Highly recommend!

“Fantastic”
Attorney Chris Smith and his ladies are fantastic! Talk about team work. Attorney Smith has taken my case from a standstill and has since moved in further along than the last attorney within months. He has showed me constant respect, and understanding. I have since recommended him to others.
Marie M. Attorney Chris Smith and his ladies are fantastic! Talk about team work. Attorney Smith has taken my case from a standstill and has since moved in further along than the last attorney within months. He has showed me constant respect, and understanding. I have since recommended him to others.

“Amazing Attorney”
Andrea Smith is an amazing attorney! She helped me out with my case for a car accident and was a pleasure to deal with the whole time. I also want to complement everyone else I have dealt with in both the Fort Myers office and Port Charlotte office. Highly recommend this Law Firm!
Chris C. Andrea Smith is an amazing attorney! She helped me out with my case for a car accident and was a pleasure to deal with the whole time. I also want to complement everyone else I have dealt with in both the Fort Myers office and Port Charlotte office. Highly recommend this Law Firm!

“Pleasure Working”
I had the pleasure of working with attorney chris Smith, my experience with him was outstanding. From everything from advice to helping me understand and navigate the system.
Marlin B. I had the pleasure of working with attorney chris Smith, my experience with him was outstanding. From everything from advice to helping me understand and navigate the system.


ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Experience
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz offers four attorneys who are board certified by the Florida Bar in civil trial law, business litigation and construction law, as well as attorneys who are certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Christopher J. Smith
Managing Partner
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“Attorney Smith is an effective communicator, negotiator and thinks outside the box.” – Therese

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Andrea Pleimling Smith
Partner
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“Andrea Smith is an amazing attorney! She helped me out with my case for a car accident and was a pleasure to deal with the whole time.” – Chris C.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Richard L. Purtz
Managing Partner
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“Attorney Richard L Purtz of GBCR&P came highly recommended by a close family member. Mr. Purtz and the rest of the staff are highly professional, knowledgeable, friendly and extremely approachable!” – Blantina J.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
John B. Cechman
Managing Partner
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“We are very impressed with the way Mr. Cechman made himself acquainted with the medicine Cliff was taking and the problems it can cause if taken away abruptly. So glad I found you as we feel we are in good hands.” – Delores L.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Stephen W. Buckley
Partner
Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Real Property Law
“Steve is our attorney in Florida, and we are happy to have him. Consistent, excellent advice.” – Carolyn D.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
J. Jeffrey Rice
Former Managing Partner
Commercial Law, Construction Law, Construction Lien Cases and Real Estate Closings
“Made the bankruptcy process a painless process and put us at ease with everything. It was a very difficult decision for us to file for bankruptcy and the knowledge and professionalism of Jeff Rice made it easy for us.” -Martindale-Hubbell Review
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ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Experience
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz offers four attorneys who are board certified by the Florida Bar in civil trial law, business litigation and construction law, as well as attorneys who are certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Christopher J. Smith
Managing Partner
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“Attorney Smith is an effective communicator, negotiator and thinks outside the box.” – Therese

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Andrea Pleimling Smith
Partner
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“Andrea Smith is an amazing attorney! She helped me out with my case for a car accident and was a pleasure to deal with the whole time.” – Chris C.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Richard L. Purtz
Managing Partner
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“Attorney Richard L Purtz of GBCR&P came highly recommended by a close family member. Mr. Purtz and the rest of the staff are highly professional, knowledgeable, friendly and extremely approachable!” – Blantina J.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
John B. Cechman
Managing Partner
Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip/Trip and Falls
“We are very impressed with the way Mr. Cechman made himself acquainted with the medicine Cliff was taking and the problems it can cause if taken away abruptly. So glad I found you as we feel we are in good hands.” – Delores L.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
Stephen W. Buckley
Partner
Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and Real Property Law
“Steve is our attorney in Florida, and we are happy to have him. Consistent, excellent advice.” – Carolyn D.

ABOUT OUR TEAM
J. Jeffrey Rice
Former Managing Partner
Commercial Law, Construction Law, Construction Lien Cases and Real Estate Closings
“Made the bankruptcy process a painless process and put us at ease with everything. It was a very difficult decision for us to file for bankruptcy and the knowledge and professionalism of Jeff Rice made it easy for us.” -Martindale-Hubbell Review
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Established in 1962, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. cares about and serves the legal needs of our neighbors, with six convenient offices in Southwest Florida.
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- FORT MYERS - MCGREGOR
- CAPE CORAL
- NAPLES
- LEHIGH ACRES
- PORT CHARLOTTE
- FORT MYERS
- FORT MYERS - MCGREGOR
- CAPE CORAL
- NAPLES
- LEHIGH ACRES
- PORT CHARLOTTE