Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A. - Cape Coral, FL

Trial-Tested Personal Injury Representation in Cape Coral, Florida

For more than six decades, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith and Smith, P.A. has served as a stalwart protector of injured individuals and grieving families across Southwest Florida. Founded in 1962 by the late Ray Goldstein, the firm has established a storied standard of unwavering courtroom advocacy affectionately known throughout the region as the Goldstein Standard. Situated prominently at 461 Del Prado Boulevard South in Cape Coral, the firm provides local residents with direct access to board-certified trial attorneys and seasoned legal staff who live and work in the community. When you need to find a lawyer capable of taking on multi-billion-dollar insurance corporations, this local practice brings over 60 years of trial preparation and more than $825 million in client recoveries to the negotiation table.

Led today by co-managing partners Christopher J. Smith and Andrea Pleimling Smith, alongside veteran partners Richard Purtz and Eve Volkmann, the firm pairs sophisticated trial litigation techniques with deep personal compassion. Many law firms focus solely on quick pre-suit settlements, but the trial lawyers at Goldstein Buckley prepare every claim as though it will go before a Lee County jury. Whether you need to hire an attorney to manage escalating hospital bills following a traumatic highway collision or require guidance following a fatal premises hazard, the firm offers responsive, hands-on representation with zero upfront expenses.

Cape Coral Auto, Truck, Motorcycle, and Boating Accidents

Cape Coral's extensive network of roads and more than 400 miles of navigable canals create unique traffic and maritime hazards. Operating as premier car accident lawyers, truck accident lawyers, and motorcycle accident lawyers, the firm handles collisions occurring on Cape Coral Parkway, Del Prado Boulevard, Veteran's Parkway, and Interstate 77. The legal team moves quickly to preserve electronic logging records from commercial tractor-trailers, analyze vehicle telematics, and hold distracted and impaired drivers accountable. Because Southwest Florida is a boating hub, the firm also serves as experienced maritime accident attorneys, litigating canal collisions, personal watercraft crashes, and marina negligence under Florida boating statutes.

Slip and Fall Injury, Negligent Security, and Dog Bites

Commercial business operators, retail stores, and landlords must maintain properties free from preventable dangers. Serving as vigilant slip and fall injury lawyers and premises liability attorneys, the practice assists victims harmed by wet supermarket floors, uneven sidewalks, inadequate parking lot lighting, and lack of security at apartment complexes. The firm also represents victims suffering from vicious dog bite injury incidents and children hurt on unsafe playground facilities.

Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury Litigation

When gross negligence takes a loved one's life, grieving relatives need compassionate guidance to pursue accountability under the Florida Wrongful Death Act. Serving as dedicated wrongful death lawyers and defective product injury lawyers, the attorneys pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral costs, lost financial support, and profound loss of companionship. The firm also handles complex medical malpractice lawyers claims and catastrophic spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.

The Goldstein Buckley Advantage

• Six Decades of Service: Protecting Southwest Florida injury victims continuously since 1962.
• Board-Certified Trial Lawyers: Attorneys holding elite civil trial board certification from the Florida Bar.
• Contingency Fee Guarantee: Free initial consultations and no attorney fees or costs unless money is recovered.
• Convenient Del Prado Location: Accessible Cape Coral office serving Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties.