Carey G. Leonard / Consultant
Of all the 1,000 or so practicing attorneys in The Bahamas, Carey G. Leonard may be the least likely ever to have headed for a career in the legal profession or achieved the corporate and community leadership heights he has. His story reads like parts of a modern Robinson Crusoe fantasy.
Pearline Y. Ingraham-Wood / Partner
If ever there were a doubt about compassion and the law, one moment with Callenders Associate Pearline Ingraham-Wood will dispel any trace. A staunch defender of women’s and children’s rights, Ingraham-Wood is articulate and shining proof that passion about people and the law go hand-in-hand when in the right hands.
Orquia D. Damianos / Pupil/Associate
For Orquia, the path to becoming an attorney was not a straight line, but rather a scenic journey shaped by perseverance, experience, and a deep-rooted love for the law. Long before her formal legal studies, she spent years immersed in the legal profession, building a strong foundation in corporate administration and commercial practice.
Lester J. Mortimer, Jr., KC / Senior Partner
Born in Nassau in 1953 and admitted to the Bar of England & Wales, Lincoln’s Inn in 1978 after completing his legal studies at the College of Law in London, Mortimer is one of the country’s leading authorities on shipping and maritime law.
R. Dawson Malone / Nassau Managing Partner
Mr. Malone is very knowledgeable of the trial and appellant processes of the Courts. He has also served a short term as the Assistant Registrar (Acting) of the Supreme Court of The Bahamas.
Simone Morgan-Gomez / Partner
She has been practicing in The Bahamas since 1997 and specializes in Commercial Litigation involving: Employment, Insurance, Insolvency, Trusts, Agency and Multi-jurisdictional Contracts. Mrs. Morgan-Gomez speaks English and Spanish.
Doneth A. Cartwright / Associate
Her areas of specialization include Arbitration, Estate Planning and Probate, Insurance, Family Law including divorces and adoptions, Human Rights Law and Civil Litigation.
Lavar D. J. Ferguson / Associate
Lavar Dante Jordan Ferguson is a Counsel and Attorney whose work is characterized by diligence, strong research instincts, and a measured, strategic approach to advocacy. Motivated by a deep respect for fairness and the rule of law, Lavar is committed to ensuring that every client is heard, understood, and vigorously represented.
