Viles & Beckman Injury Attorneys | The 5-Star Law Firm® - Fort Myers, FL

Viles & Beckman Injury Attorneys is a personal injury law firm in Fort Myers, Florida, known as The 5-Star Law Firm®, where your legal experience defines our name. Founded in 1995, we have served injury victims and families across Southwest Florida for three decades, including Cape Coral, Naples, Lee County, and Collier County. We provide more than legal representation. We offer relentless advocacy and heartfelt care, treating every case with the same attention and passion as if you were part of our family.

Our practice focuses on serious car accidents, truck and commercial vehicle crashes, slip and fall injuries, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. We know your priority is your family, so we make it ours too. Whether you are worried about medical bills, lost income, or navigating a complex legal process, we guide you every step of the way, working to minimize the disruption to your life while maximizing your recovery.

We are also a trial-ready firm. Our attorneys prepare every case as if it will be presented to a jury, and we test our cases with mock juries and focus groups so we understand how real jurors respond to the evidence long before trial. Insurance companies recognize our willingness to go to trial, and that readiness gives our clients leverage and stronger results. Many cases resolve through negotiation, but our strength in the courtroom stands behind every settlement we reach.

At Viles & Beckman, we believe in results, and we believe in relationships. Our commitment to transparency, integrity, and client satisfaction has made us a go-to firm for hardworking families across Southwest Florida. We offer face-to-face communication, clear legal strategies, and personalized attention that leaves you feeling understood, protected, and empowered throughout your case.

Our work has earned recognition across Southwest Florida. We have been named to the Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida list four years in a row, ranking No. 1 in both 2023 and 2026. Guide to Florida's Best of Florida named us a top personal injury firm in 2025, and we were voted Best Law Firm in the Fort Myers Community Choice Awards in both 2024 and 2025.

Let us fight for your future as we would for our own. Whether it is recovering damages, dealing with insurance companies, or securing justice for your family, Viles & Beckman is the advocate you deserve.

Impressive Results

Viles & Beckman is home to some of Florida's top-rated personal injury lawyers, with more than $200 million recovered in settlements and verdicts for our clients.

Experienced Attorneys

Michael Beckman brings over two decades of proven experience and a passion for justice to his role as a personal injury attorney at Viles & Beckman. With a track record that includes some of Florida's largest verdicts, including compensation awards reaching $40 million, Michael is known for his aggressive courtroom presence and his compassionate care for clients. He treats each case with a personal touch, ensuring families receive both the legal support and the respect they need to move forward. His leadership sets the standard for client advocacy at Viles & Beckman, making him a trusted protector of Florida families' futures.

Andrew Barnett brings over a decade of experience to his role as a personal injury attorney at Viles & Beckman. Since his admission to the Florida Bar in 2014, Andrew has focused on delivering top-tier legal representation to clients facing life-changing injuries. He spent the earlier part of his career as a defense attorney, and he now uses that inside knowledge to his clients' advantage. Because he has seen firsthand how insurance companies build and defend their cases, he knows their playbook and exactly how to take it apart. Known for his strategic approach and caring demeanor, Andrew has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. He is committed to standing by his clients every step of the way, ensuring they receive fair compensation and the support needed to rebuild their lives.

Francesca M. Anon is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Viles & Beckman, committed to being a strong advocate for her clients during their most challenging times. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2021, Francesca draws on her experience in civil defense and homeowners' insurance defense to give her clients a strategic advantage. With family roots in Cuba, she is bilingual in English and Spanish and deeply passionate about serving the Spanish-speaking community, making sure those clients feel just as heard and protected as anyone she represents. Known for her empathy and determination, Francesca ensures each client feels personally supported and understood, earning her recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

Melissa Villalta brings over a decade of experience across the legal and nonprofit sectors to her role as a personal injury attorney at Viles & Beckman. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2020 and the Georgia Bar in 2021, Melissa earned her J.D. from Barry University's Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law after studying international relations at Florida State University. Before joining the firm, she championed the rights of individuals facing disability appeals, eviction defense, and family law disputes, a background that fuels her dedication to securing justice and fair compensation for the injured. Known for her meticulous research, sharp communication, and genuine empathy, Melissa makes sure every client feels heard, valued, and supported. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to exceptional legal care.

Daniel R. Mendez is a personal injury and civil litigation attorney at Viles & Beckman with experience in toxic exposure, probate, and complex injury cases. He represents plaintiffs in difficult matters involving disputed liability and causation, managing each case from intake through resolution, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation. His litigation background, built earlier at a boutique civil litigation firm handling probate and business disputes, lets him pair detailed legal analysis with practical courtroom strategy. A South Florida native and member of the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar, Daniel is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and is committed to client-centered advocacy rooted in empathy, clarity, and strategic focus.

Our lawyers offer free, honest case reviews in English, Spanish, Russian, and Creole, and we never charge a fee unless we win for our clients.