Kelly L. Fayer received her Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1997, and established her law firm in 2006. Dedicated to serving those in need, she won The Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award for 2019, and was 1 of 20 attorneys in the state honored at the Florida Supreme Court. Kelly was elected to serve as president of the Lee County Bar Association, and was the eighth female elected to this position in the last 70 years. While she was president, she founded initiatives to improve the community, including the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and its annual luncheon that addresses issues of importance to our community.
For over 15 years, Kelly has represented victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking as a grant attorney for Abuse Counseling Treatment (ACT). Recognizing that there was a need to inform the public about what to expect in court, she worked with a judge to co-author an educational brochure that serves as a guide to every participant in the injunction process. Partnering with Valerie’s House, Kelly created Grace’s Garden, a healing garden in honor of her grandmother, Grace.
Committed to giving back to Lee County, Kelly has held the following community positions:
- Founder and President of KindLee
- Creator of the KindLee Lynn Suzanne Spradley Brightest Stars Scholarship
- Co-founder and Vice President of the Miguel C. Fernandez III Hispanic Bar Association
- Treasurer of CAMEO of Lee County
- Honorary board member of the Guardian ad Litem Foundation
- Master in the Calusa Inn of Court
- Past President of the Lee County Bar Association
- Past President of the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers
- Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Lee County
- Past board member of the Association of Family Law Professionals
Awards
- 2019 - Apex Award for Outstanding Woman in Business, Greater Fort Myers Chamber
- 2019 - The Florida Bar Pro Bono Service Award
- 2021 - For the Public Good, Pro Bono Superstar Award, Lee County Bar Association
- 2022 - For the Public Good, Pro Bono Superstar Award, Lee County Bar Association
- 2023 - Women of Distinction Award
