Our Expertise with Car Accidents in 2020

Legal firm recently received honor for our expertise with car accidents.

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz is honored to be recognized for our expertise with car accidents. The legal firm recently named among the Best Car Accident Lawyers in Fort Myers, by Expertise. The firm was one of 19 selected out of 34 area firms considered. Expertise handpicks objectively quantified and qualified professionals for its […]

Biking? You May Need More Than a Helmet in 2019

Biking? You may need more than a helmet to stay safe on the road.

Biking? You may need more than a helmet. In December, news media reported that Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson broke some ribs and punctured his lung after falling off his bike. In 2014, longtime television meteorologist Jim Reif died after sustaining head injuries from a bike accident. It was an important reminder that bicycle accidents […]

It’s 2020! Resolve to Plan for the Future

A man points to an estate planning document in resolve to plan for the future.

Whether you are young or old, resolve to plan for the future. Don’t let resolutions get put off by thinking there’s always next year. While it’s hard to think about what happens after you are gone, not planning can put your loved ones in serious trouble and without enough assets to support them. If you […]

Supporting Toys for Tots and Much More

Legal firm collects toys for Toys for Tots

‘Tis the season for charitable giving, supporting Toys for Tots and much more. Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz‘s collection of toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation wrapped up this month. The drive, supporting Toys for Tots and much more, yielded more than 150 toys collected to be distributed to approved […]

Gifts and Toys Should Inspire Joy, Not Injuries in 2019

Gifts and toys should inspire joy, not injuries during this 2019 holiday season

At this time of year, it’s likely that children are dreaming of toys and not sugar plums. Gifts and toys should inspire joy, not injuries. The best toy gifts are fun and provide enjoyment. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. In 2017, the latest statistics available, there were 251,700 estimated emergency department-treated injuries associated […]

Finish 2019 Strong! Stay Safe This Holiday Season

Pay attention while to avoid personal injury while shopping, and stay safe this holiday season!

You are probably already making lists of things that need to be done during the hectic holiday season that seems to start earlier and get busier every year. I’m not being Scrooge when I say you might also want to make a list of things to watch out for this holiday season.

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holidays are among the busiest travel periods during the year. For Thanksgiving planning, it’s important to note there’s another black day to think about in addition to Black Friday. It’s Blackout Wednesday, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Supporting Our Veterans

This Vietnam uniform is a reminder of the importance of supporting our veterans.

Supporting Our Veterans For the sixth year in honor of Veterans Day, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz’s employees have collected clothing and household items to donate to the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Donated used clothes, shoes, appliances or other household items, are used to generate funds to help take care of soldiers and […]

Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz Collects Toys for Toys for Tots

Legal firm collects toys for Toys for Tots

Law Firm Collects Toys for Toys for Tots For the 13th year, the Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz office collects toys for Toys for Tots to be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. Toys will be collected until Dec. 15 when they will be picked up and distributed by Toys […]

Southwest Florida Business Observer 40 Under 40

Andrea Pleiming Smith named Southwest Florida Business Observer 40 Under 40

In October, Southwest Florida Business Observer’s annual 40 Under 40 issue recognized area entrepreneurs, executives and community leaders selected from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Tampa Bay, Lakeland, Sarasota and Manatee. The area business magazine has selected 40 up-and-coming stars from nominations since 2014.

A Long Way to the Law

Attorney John B. Cechman took the long way to the law

More than 50 years ago, John Cechman was called to fight for his country in the Vietnam War, earning a Bronze Star for his service. Today, he fights for his neighbors as a partner and personal injury attorney at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A His military career started at the West Point United […]