Discover Strategies to Avoid Legal Malpractice with Litigation Expert Michael Corso at Collier County Bar Association's Family Law Forum
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Litigation Expert Michael Corso will present the "Avoiding Legal Malpractice" session at Collier County Bar Association's Family Law Forum on Friday, June 2, at Kensington Country Club in Naples. At the... - May 29, 2023
Erin Houck-Toll Elected to Henderson Franklin’s Executive Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is delighted to announce that stockholder Erin Houck-Toll was elected to the firm’s Executive Committee at its annual meeting. With an impressive legal career spanning nearly two decades, Houck-Toll’s election reflects her exceptional legal... - May 25, 2023
Business Litigation Attorney Melany Hernandez to Serve on The Florida Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Melany Hernandez, a business litigation attorney based out of the firm’s Fort Myers office, has been elected to serve on The Florida Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. As a member of the committee,... - May 19, 2023
Florida Bar Empowers Future Lawyers with Zekri's Appointment as Vice Chair of Student Education Committee
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that divorce, marital and family law attorney Iman Zekri has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Student Education and Admission to the Florida Bar Committee. Zekri's appointment as Vice Chair is a testament to... - May 11, 2023
Litigation Attorney Robert White Returns to Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is delighted to welcome back seasoned litigation lawyer Robert White to the firm. His experience in the field, exceeding a decade, has rendered him a powerhouse of knowledge and insight when it comes to representing insureds on various issues, such as... - April 08, 2023
Startup Bootcamp Returns to Ave Maria Law School
U.S. Registered Patent Attorney Lee Rendeiro and Business & Tax Attorney Matthew Brust, both from the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., will present "Startup Bootcamp" at Ave Maria Law School on April 5, 2023. The course is a valuable opportunity for... - March 31, 2023
Puopolo Sworn in as Secretary of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that its stockholder, Shannon Puopolo, has been sworn in as the Secretary of the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association (SWFLBPA). The ceremony occurred on March 23, 2023, at the SWFLBPA’s 10th Annual... - March 26, 2023
Florida Association Attorney Colby Keefe Graduates from Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the graduation of Colby Keefe, a Florida Association attorney, from the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class. The program, designed to develop and enhance leadership skills, equips participants... - March 22, 2023
Scott Beatty Honored by Boy Scouts of America with Silver Beaver Award
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Scott Beatty, a highly respected business litigation attorney and dedicated community leader, has been honored with the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award for his outstanding service to the... - March 12, 2023
Cetrangelo and Mancini Named Estate Planning Department Co-Chairs
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Stockholders Anthony Cetrangelo and C. Richard Mancini have been named Co-Chairs of the firm’s Trusts and Estate Planning and Litigation Departments. Eric Gurgold, the outgoing Department Chair... - March 11, 2023
Matthew Brust Joins Board of Lee County Bar Association Foundation
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Business and Tax Law attorney Matthew Brust has joined the Board of Directors for the Lee County Bar Association Foundation (LCBAF). Invited by the Immediate Past-President of the Foundation, Business... - March 09, 2023
Lee Rendeiro Elected to IMAG Board of Directors
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Lee Rendeiro, an intellectual property attorney, has been elected to the Board of Directors of IMAG History & Science Center. The IMAG provides interactive exhibits, virtual experiences, and programming dedicated to... - March 01, 2023
Szabo and Olivo Sworn in to Lee County Bar Association’s Executive Council
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., are delighted to announce that Douglas Szabo and Geraldo "Jerry" Olivo were officially inducted as members of the Executive Council of the Lee County Bar Association. Szabo is taking on the role of member-at-large, and Olivo has been... - March 01, 2023
Henderson Franklin Awarded Large Business of the Year Award
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is proud to announce that it was honored with the Large Business of the Year Award at the 2022 Industry Appreciation Awards by the Horizon Foundation, Horizon Council and Lee County Economic Development Office. This award recognizes the hard work and... - February 23, 2023
Zekri Reelected to the Association of Family Law Professionals Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that divorce, marital and family law attorney Iman Zekri has been reelected as Secretary of the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP) Board of Directors. The AFLP is an organization based in Lee County,... - January 19, 2023
Colby Keefe Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that real estate attorney Colby Keefe has been elected a stockholder. She relocated to Southwest Florida to join the firm’s Real Estate Department and has steadily worked to distinguish herself as a highly-effective... - December 17, 2022
Douglas Szabo to Serve on Lee County Bar Association’s Executive Council
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that managing lawyer Douglas Szabo has been elected to serve on the Lee County Bar Association’s Executive Council. His role as a member-at-large will commence on January 1, 2023, and will coincide with the induction of... - December 17, 2022
John Spear Celebrates 25 Years as a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Bonita Springs attorney John Spear has completed his recertification, marking his 25th year as a Florida Bar board certified specialist in real estate law. Board certification is Florida’s official,... - November 19, 2022
Stetson Law Graduate Melany Hernandez Joins Franklin’s Business Litigation Team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Melany Hernandez has joined the firm as an associate in the Business Litigation Department. She will focus her practice on assisting clients involved in employment litigation matters. Hernandez is admitted to practice in all... - October 30, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Land Use Associate Taylor Bollt
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Stetson University College of Law graduate Taylor Bollt has joined the firm as an associate in the Land Use & Environmental Law Department. He is based out of the firm’s Naples office and will work alongside his... - October 30, 2022
Naples Illustrated Magazine Recognizes 36 Henderson Franklin Attorneys as “Top Lawyers”
The September issue of Naples Illustrated magazine honors 36 Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. attorneys in 18 practice areas. Naples Illustrated partnered with Professional Research Services and asked licensed Collier and Lee County attorneys who they would recommend in the area. The... - October 30, 2022
Jerry Olivo Named a Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Honoree
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Geraldo F. (Jerry) Olivo, III has been selected as one of Gulfshore Business Magazine’s 2022 “40 Under 40.” Olivo has gained vast trial experience working as an Assistant State Attorney and as... - September 14, 2022
Nickie Stewart Joins Paralegal Advisory Committee at Florida SouthWestern State College
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that business litigation paralegal Nickie Stewart has accepted the invitation to join the Paralegal Advisory Committee for the School of Business and Technology at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. This Committee... - September 03, 2022
15 Henderson Franklin Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers in America® List
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the... - August 24, 2022
Amanda Barritt Named 2023 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for Real Estate Law in Fort Myers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt is pleased to announce that attorney Amanda Barritt has been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in the Fort Myers area. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of... - August 24, 2022
Guy Whitesman Named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law in Fort Myers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt is pleased to announce that attorney Guy Whitesman has been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® as “Lawyer of the Year” for Corporate Law in the Fort Myers area. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of... - August 24, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Ivy Rhinehart as Chief Operating Officer
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Ivy Rhinehart as joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all aspects of the firm’s business, administration, and finance. She is a Certified Management Accountant with over thirty years... - July 31, 2022
Family Law Attorney Katie Kohn Joins Henderson Franklin’s Naples Team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Katie Kohn has joined the firm as an associate in the Divorce, Marital and Family Law Department. She is based out of the firm’s Naples office. With over a decade of trial experience and her knowledge and... - July 31, 2022
David Roos Elected to Henderson Franklin’s Executive Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at its annual meeting, stockholder David Hamilton Roos was elected to the Executive Committee. This is his second tenure as such. Roos joined the firm in 2003 and is based out of Henderson Franklin’s Fort Myers office. - July 31, 2022
Schropp and Corso Honored as 2022 Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Stockholders Russell Schropp and Michael Corso were named to the 2022 Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite.® To compile the list, Florida Trend asks active practicing Florida attorneys to name the attorneys they hold in... - July 28, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Corporate Tax Attorney Nicholas Oliveri
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that attorney Nicholas Oliveri has joined the firm as an associate in the Business & Tax Department. Oliveri holds a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) in Taxation. He will focus his practice on business operations... - July 13, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Litigation Attorney Michael-Anthony Pica
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Michael-Anthony Pica has joined the firm as an associate in the Business Litigation Department. He will assist clients involved in business and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, bankruptcy,... - July 10, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Six Interns to Annual Summer Associate Program
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome the six law students who were selected to join this year’s “Summer Associate” internship program. The 2022 Summer Associates are: John “Jack” Flagg and Aaron Ostler from University of Miami School of... - July 01, 2022
21 Henderson Franklin Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that twenty-one (21) attorneys were selected as 2022 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars. While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to Florida Super Lawyers®, less than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars... - July 01, 2022
The Florida Bar Honors Michael Corso as Board Certified Lawyer of the Year
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education has selected Michael Corso to receive the 2022 Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award for The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year. He received this award at... - July 01, 2022
Gail Lamarche Selected to 2023 Legal Marketing Association Conference Committee
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Gail Lamarche, Director of Marketing and Business Development, has been selected to serve on the 2023 Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference Advisory Committee (ACAC). With the theme of Amplify!, the 2023... - June 17, 2022
Michael Corso to be Awarded "Engineer of the Year" by the Florida Engineering Society, Calusa Chapter
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Civil Trial expert attorney Michael Corso has been selected by the Florida Engineering Society (FES) Calusa Chapter as its 2022 “Engineer of the Year.” Corso will receive this honor at the FES Awards &... - June 16, 2022
Attorneys Jeff Wright and Kaylee Tuck Provide Legislative Update at Florida Planning and Zoning Conference
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that attorneys Jeff Wright and Kaylee Tuck presented a Legislative Update at the 69th Florida Planning and Zoning Association State Conference on June 2, 2022, in Captiva, Florida. During their presentation,... - June 10, 2022
Mayor Anderson Honors Guy Whitesman with a Key to the City of Fort Myers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that The Florida Bar Tax Section celebrated Guy E. Whitesman as the 2021-2022 Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year at a reception held Saturday evening, May 21. During the reception, City of Fort Myers Mayor Kevin... - May 29, 2022
Family Law Attorney Iman Zekri Featured in Authority Magazine Discussing 5 Things New Attorneys Should Know
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Florida divorce, marital and family law attorney Iman Zekri was featured in the article: “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney,” published by Authority Magazine. - May 25, 2022
Maritime Lawyer Amanda Ross to Discuss "Laws Southwest Florida Boat Owners Need to Know"
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Maritime Attorney Amanda Sharkey Ross will present to the Rotary Club of Fort Myers on May 17 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater. During her interactive discussion, she will provide information on boating... - May 13, 2022
Iman Zekri Elected to the Association of Family Law Professionals Leadership
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Divorce, Marital and Family Law attorney Iman Zekri has been elected as Secretary of the Board of the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP). The AFLP is an organization based in Lee County, Florida,... - April 22, 2022
Henderson Franklin Adds Former JAG Lawyer Peter Kamm to Litigation Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Peter Kamm has joined the firm as a stockholder in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. He brings nearly two decades of trial acumen and today represents insurance carriers in... - April 02, 2022
Monica Schmucker Re-Elected President of Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Tort and Insurance Litigation attorney Monica Schmucker has been re-elected as President of the Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. As described on www.fmb-wc.org, “the mission of the Woman’s... - March 27, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Business Litigation Attorney Gary Rhodes
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Gary D. Rhodes, Jr. has joined the firm as an associate in the Business Litigation Department. He assists clients involved in business disputes, specifically in matters of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty,... - February 19, 2022
Amanda Barritt Joins Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Amanda Barritt has been inducted to the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, Inc. She has committed to a four-year term during which she will “impart the wisdom and... - February 16, 2022
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Estate Planning Attorney Amanda Dorio
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda M. Dorio has joined the firm’s Wills, Trust & Estate Planning department. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Wisconsin. Dorio shares: “I’ve always admired... - February 16, 2022
Mark Nieds Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorney Mark Nieds was elected a stockholder. From the inception of the firm’s IP group, Nieds has distinguished himself as a zealous proponent for protecting entrepreneurs and creative minds. - January 29, 2022
Shannon Puopolo Elected President of Lee County Bar Association Foundation
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Shannon M. Puopolo has been elected President of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation. For the last five consecutive years, she has chaired the Lee County Bar Association’s Annual Charity Golf... - January 29, 2022
Jerry Olivo Elected Stockholder at Henderson Franklin
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Geraldo F. (Jerry) Olivo, III was elected a stockholder. Olivo joined the firm in March of 2020 and has steadily worked to achieve this distinction through client development, serving in leadership... - January 29, 2022