A Highly Qualified and Caring Staff
Under the leadership of Executive Director Andrew Banyai, Esq., Lee County Legal Aid Society employs a Legal Director, staff attorneys and paralegals whose qualifications are second to none. Their passion for helping those in need shows in everything they do, each and every day. They are supported by a caring administrative team who shares their concern and heartfelt support for the community Lee County Legal Aid Society serves.
Andrew J. Banyai, Esq.
Andrew Banyai is a graduate of Michigan State University and a member of The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Michigan.
Blair J. DeMinico, Esq.
Blair DeMinico is the Legal Director of the Lee County Legal Aid Society. DeMinico joined the Lee County Legal Aid Society as a Staff Attorney in 2014.
Nanci DuBois
Our Development Director is responsible for marketing, meeting fundraising goals, and promotion of the work of Lee County Legal Aid Society, in addition to assisting the Executive Director.
Ashley Faraone, Esq.
Ashley Hall Faraone grew up in Fort Myers and attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree, where she majored in Journalism and minored in English Literature.
Eunice Gedeon Linot, Esq.
Eunice Gedeon Linot is an Immigration Services and Florida Family Law attorney. She provides legal representation to underprivileged persons involved in family proceedings with excellence. She is fluent in Creole.
Melissa Ponce Urbina
Melissa recently joined our team and has approximately 6 years of front office experience. Melissa loves to help people and guide people with their needs.
