James A. Boatman, Jr., Esq.
Managing Shareholder

Mr. Boatman is an AV-Preeminent Rated commercial litigator with extensive experience in both federal and state courts. He has handled a broad spectrum of matters including: contract enforcement; foreclosure prosecution/defense; internet wire fraud prosecution; special asset recovery; construction defect litigation; common law tort cases (fraud, defamation, etc.) and many others. ​As technically capable as Mr….

Ernest A. Ricci, Esq.
Shareholder

Ernest A. Ricci, a shareholder with the Firm, is an AV-Preeminent Rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can receive for their professional ethics and legal ability by their peers and the judiciary. Ernest represents businesses and individuals in a variety of litigation related matters, which include business litigation, construction defect and lien…

Stephen C. Schahrer, Esq.
Shareholder

Mr. Schahrer (pronounced “Share-er”) grew up in Naples, Florida and attended Gulf Coast High School. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. Mr. Schahrer continued his studies at Liberty University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor. While in…

Jonathan R. Huffman, Esq.
Partner

Jonathan Huffman, who heads Boatman Ricci’s Fort Myers office, is an experienced complex commercial litigation attorney who has successfully represented clients in a wide array of business, employment, real estate, and investment disputes, among others, in Florida’s state and federal courts and in administrative proceedings. After earning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees, all with honors,…

Robert Daniel Hogan, Esq.
Partner

Daniel Hogan was born and raised in the Midwest. He moved to Florida after graduating from the University of Illinois and taught high school for several years before attending law school at the University of Florida. As a teacher he honed his presentation skills, often using stories to keep students’ attention. At UF Law, Mr….

Victoria G. Wonson, Esq.
Associate Attorney

Victoria Wonson is an associate attorney in the Firm’s Naples office. Ms. Wonson is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Florida. Ms. Wonson obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Pensacola Christian College. She earned her Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of Law in 2022. During law school, Ms. Wonson was a…

Tylan Thomas Ricketts, Esq.

Tylan Ricketts grew up in a small farming town in Southwest Kansas. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He went on to attend college at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. While there, he was a member of the Student Government Association and played an…

Alex Benjamin Rabinowitz, Esq.
Attorney

Alex Rabinowitz is one of Boatman Ricci’s Associate Attorneys, contributing to the firm in its commercial litigation matters. Originally from South New Jersey, outside of Philadelphia, Alex moved down to Fort Myers just before starting Canterbury High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in both International Studies and Spanish from the University of Florida,…

Neely Brown, Esq.

Neely Brown is a skilled attorney with a diverse background in personal injury, construction, business litigation, and premises liability. Raised in Amarillo, Texas, Neely graduated from Amarillo High School before pursuing her academic and legal aspirations. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from Texas…