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Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A

Updated 2026-08-27 · 3,373 reviewed · 102 listed · Scored from 82 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(82) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Foreclosure Defense LitigationReal Estate & Property Law
Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A
Services
Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Real Estate & Property Law
Reviews
82

What recent reviews say

Clients experience attentive, compassionate service from attorneys like Richard Purtz and staff including Erin Reilly and Monneth. They handle personal injury and auto accident cases efficiently, keeping clients informed and supported through the process.

One dissenting review flagged a dismissive attorney experience with Christopher Smith, including ignored documents and a hung-up call. The vast majority report being treated like family, not a case file, with staff who explain complex matters clearly.

Praised for
  • responsive communication
  • treats clients with care and respect
  • efficient case handling
  • compassionate staff
  • attorney accessibility
Watch-outs
  • dismissive attorney behavior
  • ignored client evidence
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Best for: People injured in car accidents who want responsive attorneys to manage most legal work for them.
Think twice if: One reviewer reported a dismissive experience with Christopher Smith, including ignored evidence and poor communication.

Strengths

  • Named attorneys (Richard Purtz, Christopher Smith) and accessible staff (Erin Reilly, Monneth)
  • minimal client involvement; firm handles paperwork and details
  • serves multiple locations with offices in Port Charlotte and Lehigh Acres

Worth knowing

  • Attorney Richard Purtz and case manager Erin Reilly named frequently for professionalism and attentiveness
  • Staff members Monneth and Jenna also named
  • Firm handles personal injury, auto accident, boat, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, slip and fall, pedestrian, spinal cord injury, golf cart accident, and wrongful death cases
  • Board Certified Attorneys; Board Certified by the Florida Bar
  • Operating since 1962
  • Offices in Port Charlotte and Lehigh Acres serve Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Southwest Florida

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Property Law
No reviews clearly discuss real estate or property law services; all focus on personal injury and auto accidents.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 83 foreclosure defense litigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 83
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I call an attorney anytime?
Yes. Mr. Smith offered clients his cell phone number and encouraged them to call anytime with questions, though attentive staff typically kept calls minimal.
How involved will I need to be?
Minimal. The firm handles paperwork, legal details, and case management; clients typically need only a few phone conversations for updates and essential information gathering.
Which offices are closest to Cape Coral?
The Lehigh Acres office serves Cape Coral and the surrounding area. A Port Charlotte location is also available.
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Last updated 2026-08-27