Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA., is a Naples Civil Litigation, Business, Marital and Family Law firm with deep roots in Naples, FL and an active practice throughout Southwest Florida.
ABOUT US
Its partners, J. Michael Coleman, Damian C. Taylor, Dale Klaus, Reuben Doupé, Sonia M. Diaz, Christyna M. Torrez and Sarah M. Oquendo are experienced attorneys who provide comprehensive, expert legal guidance to both businesses and individuals. They represent their clients in complex family law and divorce matters, as well as litigation, resolution and avoidance of a wide variety of disputes, including complex civil, business, construction, employment, and probate matters.
The firm and its attorneys have a proud tradition of community and professional service in and around the Naples, Florida area. All members of the firm have held numerous leadership positions in non-profit organizations and have devoted countless hours of volunteer services. Partners Coleman, Taylor and Diaz have individually served as President of the Collier County Bar Association. Each of them is a member of the Collier County Bar Association (CCBA) and Florida Bar. Several partners have received recognition by Florida Trend Legal Elite and Florida Super Lawyers, and have been rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell®, the highest possible peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Our attorneys are deeply involved and invested in Naples, Florida, its residents and its families.
OUR STORY
About Our Law Firm
J. Michael Coleman, a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Attorney, arrived in Naples in 1986. William J. Hazzard, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator, arrived in Naples in 1994. In 1998, the two began practicing law together and focused their practices on Naples business litigation as well as probate and trust litigation. In 2001, Damian C. Taylor joined Coleman & Hazzard. Damian came to Naples from Pensacola, Florida where he practiced labor and employment law. Coleman, Hazzard & Taylor, P.A. was then formed in January, 2005 with a focus on serving Naples, Florida and surrounding communities.
Sonia M. Diaz, returned home to Naples, Florida to join the firm as an associate after graduating from law school in 2002. Sonia became a partner with the firm in 2013 and focuses her practice on civil and business litigation.
Christyna M. Torrez, joined the firm as an associate after graduating from law school in 2007. Christyna became a partner with the firm in 2017 and focuses her practice on civil and business litigation services.
Sarah Martin Oquendo, joined the firm as an associate with the family law merger. Sarah became a partner with the firm in 2024, focusing on children’s issues and practices in family law.
Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor and Diaz, PA merged with the Naples marital and family law firm, Klaus Doupé, PA in January 2018. Partners, Dale Klaus, a Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent rated family law attorney, Reuben Doupé, a Board Certified Family and Marital Law Attorney, and Associate Sarah Martin Oquendo joined the firm, which became Coleman, Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé & Diaz, PA. At the time of the merger, William Hazzard became Of Counsel to the firm. Since the merger, Amanda Globetti was hired as an Associate in the Litigation practice.
In 2023, the firm changed its name to Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA.
OUR ATTORNEYS
J. Michael Coleman
J. Michael Coleman has been recognized a “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine and a “Florida Super Lawyer” on several occasions and by the Best Lawyers in America (2010 & 2015). His practice focuses include: bank litigation, construction litigation, commercial litigation, probate & trust litigation, and much more.
Dale W. Klaus
Dale Klaus is “AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell®, which recognizes lawyers for outstanding achievement, legal ability and professional ethics, and has been named in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, selected as a Florida Super Lawyers® and received a "10 Best” Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorney. He represents clients in complex marital and family law matters including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody and support, paternity, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.
Damian C. Taylor
Damian Taylor is “AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell®, and he has been named in Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and Florida Super Lawyers. Damian Taylor represents clients in labor and employment law matters and general civil litigation law in Naples, FL.
Reuben A. Doupé
Reuben Doupé is one of only the three attorneys in Southwest Florida admitted to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization whose purpose is to promote the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in family law. Reuben focuses his practice on all Naples marital law, divorce law and family law matters.
Sonia M. Diaz
Sonia M. Diaz is “AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers. Sonia represents businesses and individuals in a variety of matters, including commercial litigation; construction defect and lien litigation, and much more.
Christyna M. Torrez
Christyna M. Torrez, is a Partner at Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA. She is “AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated” by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and the judiciary and was named a Top Lawyer in Business Litigation and Civil Litigation by Naples Illustrated Magazine.
Magner Tiuso
Magner Tiuso is an Associate at Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA. He represents businesses and individuals in a variety of commercial litigation matters.
Sarah Martin Oquendo
Sarah Martin Oquendo is a Partner at Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA. Sarah focuses on children's issues and practices in the area of family law, including, divorce litigation, custody litigation, stepparent adoption, domestic violence litigation, dependency, and family law appeals.
Amanda M. Globetti
Amanda Globetti is an Associate at Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA. She represents businesses and individuals in a variety of matters including construction litigation, commercial litigation and employment litigation.
William J. Hazzard, Of Counsel
Bill is now a full time mediator and arbitrator with Hazzard Mediation & Arbitration, LLC.
Learn more about his practice at www.mediatornaples.org
PRACTICE AREAS
Naples Litigation, Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution
The firm represents businesses and individuals in and around Naples, FL in all manner of disputes involving business activities, including the drafting and reviewing of contracts; trustees, beneficiaries and others in probate & trust litigation; buyers and sellers in real estate related litigation; lenders in litigation involving operational aspects of banking; lenders and property owners in commercial foreclosures; condominium and homeowner’s associations in disputes with vendors, suppliers, or owners; owners (both residential and commercial), general contractors and design professionals in construction litigation, and the drafting of construction contracts; landlords in commercial landlord tenant disputes; and defendants in housing discrimination and ADA public accommodation claims.
Naples Business and Employment Law
The firm also maintains an employment practice in which it represents parties in the litigation, resolution, and avoidance of disputes under the various state and federal employment laws, as well as disputes over competition by former employees. Much of this practice is devoted to helping employers avoid litigation through proactive measures like: implementation of employee handbooks, employment contracts, and independent contractor agreements; audits of exempt and non-exempt employee classifications and payroll practices under federal wage and hour law; Form I-9 audits; investigations of alleged misconduct in the workplace; management training; and consultation with managers regarding hiring, discipline, and termination practices, and compliance with the myriad of laws and regulations affecting the workplace.
Naples Family Law and Divorce Law
Our family law attorneys focus on the individual needs of families while educating them on their legal rights. With our team’s personalized attention and years of experience in Florida family law and divorce law, we will guide individuals and their families through the unique and complex issues of family law to help them achieve the best positive outcomes for you and your family. We represent individuals in all matters of family and marital law including pre and post nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, jurisdictional disputes, custody, alimony, adoption, property valuation, child support, paternity actions, among other matters.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Voted 2018 Best Law Firm of the Year
CONTACT US
Coleman, Taylor, Klaus, Doupé, Diaz & Torrez, PA.
MidWestOne Bank Building
4099 Tamiami Trail N. Suite 201
Naples, FL 34103
Toll Free: (877) 464-4072 or (877) 464-4074
Fax: (239) 298-5236
E-Mail: reception@chtlegal.com
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