WIDEIKIS, BENEDICT & BERNTSSON, LLC – THE BIG W LAW FIRM is a distinguished Southwest Florida law firm specializing in real property, land use, and transactional law, with a legacy dating back to 1983. The firm has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest recognition for legal ability and ethical standards, and serves clients across multiple communities including Englewood, Boca Grande, and North Port.
With deep roots in the region, the firm combines extensive experience with a client-focused approach, offering comprehensive legal and title services that set them apart from standard title companies. They have handled tens of thousands of property closings and are particularly adept at representing buyers, lenders, developers, and individuals in complex real estate and business matters throughout Southwest Florida.
Services Offered
- Real Estate Law
- Title Insurance
- Commercial and Residential Real Estate Closings
- Complex Commercial Real Property Refinancing
- Commercial Loan Transactions
- Lender and Bank Representation
- 1031 Exchanges
- Condominium Law
- Association Creation and Representation
- Condemnation and Utilities
- Evictions
- Loan Workouts/Loan Modifications
- Mortgage Foreclosure
- Short Sales
- Zoning, Land Use & Administrative Law
- Developer Representation
- Planning Variances
- Special Exceptions
- Comprehensive Plan Amendments
- Development of Regional Impacts
- Utility Law
- Corporation & Business Law
- Business Organization & Creation
- Business Representations & Sale
- Commercial Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Wills and Trusts
- Estate Administration
- Asset Protection
The firm serves clients throughout Florida, with a strong focus on Southwest Florida communities including Englewood, Boca Grande, North Port, Port Charlotte, Venice, Manasota Key, Wellen Park, Palm Island, and surrounding counties such as Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Manatee, and DeSoto.
