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William Gus Belcher II
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Biography
I have called Fort Myers my home since 1968 and truly love this community. I graduated from Cypress Lake High School in Fort Myers; obtained undergraduate degrees from Edison Community College (now Florida Southwestern State University) and Stetson University and then graduated from the University of Florida College of Law. I am the proud father of two amazing daughters. Outside of the office, I enjoy sports (particularly all things "Gator"), fitness, reading, shooting and supporting our United States military. I am an active member of and deeply devoted to my faith. I truly enjoy practing law and have successfully litigated cases on behalf of my clients at all levels in the State and Federal Courts from the trial courts to far-reaching important appellate decisions in the District Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court of Florida. I look forward to assisting you with your every legal need, issue and matter.
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Licensed in Florida for 38 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1987
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Location
Belcher & Epstein, P.A.
The Tidewater Building, 1375 Jackson Street, Suite 303, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
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William Gus Belcher II's Reviews
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Posted by Elyse | October 8, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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Terrible Service
I contacted Mr. Belcher's office to get help with a probate case, where my brother died without a will, and with no spouse or children. It took a couple of weeks to set up the initial consult, which was scheduled for a month off from the date I finally spoke with his scheduler. That call was supp...
Posted by Linda | May 28, 2015
Gus Belcher is an excellent attorney!
I hired Gus Belcher to handle a complicated construction litigation matter. I have used other lawyers and I know the difference between a good lawyer and an excellent one. Mr. Belcher is an excellent lawyer. Mr. Belcher knows the law, carefully strategizes and plans how to achieve results and can ...
William Gus Belcher II's Lawyer Endorsements
"As the former State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, I have a long-standing knowledge and respect for Gus Belcher's legal knowledge, and his tireless efforts on behalf of his clients."
"Attorney Belcher is a credit to the Bar, and extremely skilled in government-related law. I would never hesitate to refer a client for his specialized representation."
"Attorney Belcher is a well-respected local litigator who is extremely skilled at litigation, and a passionate advocate for his client's legal rights."
"I have known Gus for many years, and I completely trust his legal acumen and respect his integrity within the legal community."
"Gus is a tremendous litigator, always prepared and completely passionate about his service to his clients. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I have worked with William "Gus" Belcher on a wide variety of matters throughout the course of my career. Gus is a fantastic litigator. He is smart, pragmatic and always has his clients' best interests in mind while maintaining the highest of legal and ethical standards. I enthusiastically and highly endorse William Gus Belcher."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gus and I have worked together on many cases and been on the opposite sides as well. It has always been a pleasure working with or against Gus because he knows the law, is prepared, and professional in his approach."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gus is an excellent lawyer. Logical, loyal, persistent and pragmatic. He has incredible experience and an unbelievable understanding of the law. He is a fantastic litigator and has had numerous published opinions including the Supreme Court of Florida ruling in First Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida, Inc. v. Compass Construction, Inc., 115 So.3d 978 (Fla. 2013)."
Alan Rubinstein
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2002
Boss of the Year Award, Lee County Alliance of Legal Professionals
1983
Stetson University Political Science Honor Society, Stetson University Political Science Department
N/A
Dean's List, Stetson University
N/A
Honor Roll, Stetson University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Belcher & Epstein, P.A.
2008 - Present
Civil Traffic Court Magistrate, Twentieth Judicial Circuit
2000 - 2006
Chairperson / Member, Lee County Nuisance Abatement Board
1986 - 2015
Partner, Nuckolls, Johnson, Belcher & Ferrante, P.A.
Associations
2010 - Present
Saint Michael Lutheran ChurchElder
2000 - Present
Cape Coral Soccer AssociationCounsel
1998 - 2001
The Calusa American Inn of CourtBarrister
1996 - 2010
Cypress Lake Country ClubDirector / Member Executive Committee
1988 - 1989
American Subcontractors AssociationAssociate Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Trafalgar Woods Homeowners Association, Inc. v. City of Cape Coral, 248 So.3d 282 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2018)
Second District Court of Appeal reversed trial court ruling dismissing case with prejudice without giving opportunity for leave to amend.
First Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida, Inc. v. Compass Construction, Inc., 115 So.3d 978 (Fla. 2013)
The Supreme Court held that the attorney fee agreement's alternative fee recovery clause was valid and reinstated judgment awarding attorney's fees at the alternative (higher) hourly rate.
Compass Construction, Inc. v. First Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida, Inc., 61 So.3d 497 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2011)
Appellate Court reversed the lower Court's final judgment for attorney's fees and remand for the entry of an amended final judgment for attorney's fees to be calculated in accordance with the agreed hourly rate stated in the applicable fee agreement
DuPont Builders, Inc. v. Baker, 987 So.2d 146 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2008)
Contractor that offered to settle suit by customer for $100 and prevailed at trial was entitled to award of attorney fees pursuant to offer of judgment statute and rule; statute and rule creates independent basis for award of attorney fees.
Land Management of Florida, Inc. v. Hilton Pine Island, Ltd., 974 So.2d 532 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008)
The Appellate Court reversed the summary judgment, paving the way for the Plaintiff to fully litigate this case.
Morroni v. Peeples, 872 So.2d 366 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2004)
In declaratory judgment action, Court could not dismiss individual claimant's action against land trust, in which claimant sought fees owed, dismissal was based on stipulation of corporate claimant without knowledge of individual claimant.
Johnson v. Aqua Pool Co., Inc., 725 So.2d 458 (Fla. 2D DCA 1999)
The homeowners ended up owing the contractor less than one-half of the claimed damages.
Gulf Coast Roofing Co., Inc. v. Zalenik, et al., 576 So.2d 776 (Fla. 2D DCA 1991)
The Appellate Court disagreed holding that the Zalezniks timely claimed abandonment.
Education
1987
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Stetson University
Bachelor of Arts
1981
Edison Community College
A.A. with Honors
1979
Cypress Lake High School
Diploma
Speaking Engagements
1988
Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Subcontractors Association
Florida Mechanic's Lien Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers