Coleman and Coleman P.A. was established in Fort Myers in 1980 by John Charles Coleman and his brother, Robert J. Coleman. The firm’s offices are located at 2080 McGregor Boulevard in the River District.
Thomas G. Coleman
Partner
Mr. Coleman practices in the areas of civil litigation, real estate, and estate planning and administration. Before joining the firm, he practiced with larger firms, where his work concentrated on commercial and real property litigation, including foreclosures and loan workouts.
His litigation practice includes commercial, real property, and fiduciary disputes in the state and federal courts and on appeal, and the representation of employers in workplace disputes and related agency proceedings. He also serves as outside general counsel to businesses and handles commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, estate planning, and the administration of trusts and estates.
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, 2011; Business Law Review; Order of the Coif
B.B.A., cum laude, University of Miami, 2008
Admissions
The Florida Bar, 2011 (Bar No. 93897)
United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Professional Activities
Past President, Lee County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Former member, Calusa American Inn of Court
Former member, United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties
John Charles Coleman
Partner
Mr. Coleman established his private practice in Fort Myers in 1977, after serving as a public defender in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Education
J.D., University of Miami, 1976
B.A., cum laude, University of Notre Dame, 1973
Admissions
The Florida Bar, 1976
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Robert J. Coleman
Partner (Retired)
Mr. Coleman was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1980 and joined his brother in forming Coleman and Coleman P.A. He practiced as a general practitioner and trial lawyer until his retirement.
Education
J.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1980
B.A., magna cum laude, Boston College, 1977
Admissions
The Florida Bar, 1980
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
John Coleman has worked in stained glass for many years. Much of his artwork, including framed panels, vases, and abstract pieces, is on display at the Lee County Justice Center and in the firm’s office. Additional work may be viewed at johncolemanstainedglass.com.