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At Bergermann Law Firm, we strive to relieve the stress in family distress. We also believe that clients want to play an active role in the decisions that affect the rest of their lives.
| Vera Bergermann: | Member at The The Bergermann Law Firm |
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2180 West First Street Suite 550 Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
| Website: | www.BergermannLaw.com |
| Phone: | 239-334-0075 |
| Fax: | 239-334-3660 |
| Offices: |
The Bergermann Law Firm
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Parenting plans; parenting coordination services; parenting agreements; paternity actions
Grandparents' rights; mediation; domestic violence; pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
dissolution of marriage; child support; support unconnected with dissolution of marriage; spousal support
dissolution of marriage; child support; support unconnected with dissolution of marriage; spousal support
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Lee County Bar Association; Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Twentieth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee | Former Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Grievance Commitee for 20th Judicial Circuit | Former Member | N/A |
| Lee County Bar Association; Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Twentieth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee | Former Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Grievance Commitee for 20th Judicial Circuit | Former Member | N/A |
| Lee County Association for Women Lawyers | Past President and current member | 1997 - 2020 |
| Florida Bar Family Law Section | Member | 1997 - 1900 |
| Association of Family Law Professionals (Southwest Florida) | Past President and current member | 1997 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Association of Family Law Professionals (Southwest Florida) | Past President and current member | N/A |
| Association of Family Law Professionals | Member | 1997 - 2019 |
| Lee County Association for Women Lawyers | Past President and current member | 1997 - 2019 |
| Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida | Member | N/A |
| Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida | Member | N/A |
| Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida | Member | 2000 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar Grievance Mediation Commitee | Former Vice-Chair and Member | 2002 - 2004 |
| Florida Bar | Grievance Mediator | 2002 - 2004 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Rules Committee | Member | 2010 - 2012 |
| HOPE Clubhouse | Fundraising Committee Member | 2011 - 2015 |
| Junior League of Fort Myers | Member | N/A |
| Junior League of Fort Myers | Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| Junior League of Fort Myers | Member | N/A |
| PACE Center for Girls | Believing in Girls Patron | N/A |
| PACE Center for Girls | Believing in Girls Patron | N/A |
| Lee County Bar Association | Pro Bono Committee | 2012 - 2014 |
| American Heart Association | Legacy Circle of Red Member | 2012 - 2017 |
| PACE Center for Girls | Believing in Girls Patron | 2012 - 1900 |
| Junior League of Fort Myers | Chair of Political Action Committee | 2017 - 2018 |
| Association of Family Law Professionals (Southwest Florida) | President | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Best Florida Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
| 10 Best Florida Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Gulf Coast Police Benevolent Association | 2010 |
| Appreciation Award | Voices for Kids | 2008 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Leadership Lee County | 2006 |
| Appreciation | Quality and Best Practices Committee | 2002 |
| Award for Outstanding Service as President of LCAWL 1998-2000 | Lee County Association for Women Lawyers | 2000 |
| Pro Bono Recognition | Florida Rural Legal Services | 1998 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Literature, Science & Arts Honors College | BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Honors and Distinction | 1976 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Literature, Science & Arts Honors College | BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Honors and Distinction | 1976 |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
| Widener University | MS - Master of Science | 1988 |
| Widener University | MS - Master of Science | 1988 |
| Florida Supreme Court | Family Law Mediator | 1996 |
| Florida Supreme Court | Family Law Mediator | 1996 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Draulans v. Draulans | Remanded to the trial court |
| Somasca v. Somasca | Reversed in part |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Voluntarily Inactive | 1980 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 7463 | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Res Gestae (Lee County Bar Association) | Pro Bono Superhero | 2012 |
| Advanced Family Law Seminar Handbook | Administrative Child Support | 2010 |
| Help ing YourClient Survive A Child Custody Evaluation Handbook | Responding to the Evaluation Report - Part III | 2007 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Forum Moderator | As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Family Court | 2019 |
| Divorce choices: Selecting the divorce process best suited to you | Overview of Traditional Divorce Proceedings | 2017 |
| Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Florida chapter) Webinar | The Traditional Divorce | 2017 |
| Dazed and Confused: Chaotic & Complicated Cases | Ethics Update | 2016 |
| Lee County High School Mock Trial Competition | Mock Trial/Oral Advocacy | 2014 |
| Constitution Week | The Constitution | 2011 |
| National Business Institute | Advanced Family Law | 2010 |
| Family Law Judicial Forum | What Family Law Judges Want Lawyers To Know | 2010 |
| Brown Bag Luncheon | Parenting Coordination | 2010 |
| National Business Institute (NBI) | "How to Help Your Client Survive a Custody Evaluation" | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | ITT | 1979 - 1981 |
| ITT | 1979 - 1981 | |
| N/A | Northern Telecom | 1981 - 1982 |
| Northern Telecom | 1981 - 1982 | |
| N/A | Law Firms | 1982 - 1984 |
| Law Firms | 1982 - 1984 | |
| Accounting Firms | 1986 - 1987 | |
| N/A | Accounting Firms | 1986 - 1987 |
| N/A | UNISYS | 1988 - 1988 |
| UNISYS | 1988 - 1988 | |
| Tax Practice | 1990 - 1992 | |
| N/A | Tax Practice | 1990 - 1992 |
| N/A | General Electric Co. | 1993 - 1993 |
| General Electric Co. | 1993 - 1993 | |
| General Electric Co. | 1993 - 1993 | |
| Managing attorney | Private practice | N/A |
| FL Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator | Bergermann Law Firm | N/A |
| FL Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator | Bergermann Law Firm | 1996 - 1900 |
| Managing attorney | Private practice | 1996 - 1900 |
| Managing attorney | Private practice | N/A |
| FL Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator | Bergermann Law Firm | N/A |
| Hearing Officer for FL DOR Child Support Cases | Twentieth Judicial Circuit | 1997 - 2005 |
| Hearing Officer for FL DOR Child Support Cases | Twentieth Judicial Circuit | 1997 - 2005 |
| Parenting coordinator | Bergermann Law Firm | N/A |
| Parenting coordinator | Bergermann Law Firm | 2009 - 1900 |
| Parenting coordinator | Bergermann Law Firm | N/A |
