Corso Presented “Avoiding Legal Malpractice” at the FDLA’s Liability Claims Conference
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Civil Trial Expert Michael Corso was a panelist at the Florida Defense Lawyer’s Association’s Liability Claims Conference in Orlando on June 17. Corso, along with attorney Jeffrey James of the Banker Lopez... - June 23, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Six Summer Law Clerks
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to welcome six law students: Taylor Bollt and Melany Hernandez from Stetson University College of Law; Sarah Baulac and Christopher Gero-Prado from Ave Maria School of Law; Sara Jackson from the University of Miami; and Colten Thomas from... - June 13, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Litigation Attorney Robert White
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Robert V. White has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort and Insurance Litigation Department. His niche is representing insureds involved in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and construction defect matters. - May 26, 2021
Hickman Discussed Legal Concerns Facing Social Media Influencer Endorsements
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that intellectual property lawyer Luca Hickman spoke for The Florida Bar’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section webcast “Entertainment in the Digital Age: The Legal World in the Virtual Space,” which aired... - May 13, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Real Estate Attorney Adam Bleggi
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Adam Bleggi has joined the firm’s Real Estate Department. He will be based in the firm’s Bonita Springs office alongside long-time referral source John Spear who shares: “Without exception,... - April 29, 2021
Iman Zekri to Serve on a Florida Bar Committee to Ensure Adequate Education for Future Lawyers
In order to instill public trust and confidence in the legal system, it is essential that law schools provide the level of quality education and practical experience they need to take on The Florida Bar exam and tackle the turbulent practice of law. Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is... - April 25, 2021
Carlos Kelly Named Chair of Henderson Franklin’s Business Litigation Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Carlos Kelly has been named chair of the Business Litigation Department. He succeeds Douglas Szabo, who will assume the role of Henderson Franklin’s managing stockholder in May. Szabo shares: “I have... - April 24, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Stetson Law Graduate Steven Gendreau
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Steven Gendreau has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. He will handle insurance defense claims involving premises liability, automobile, and personal injury matters. Gendreau... - April 18, 2021
Monica Schmucker Elected President of Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Monica Schmucker has been elected President of Fort Myers Beach Woman’s Club. As described on www.fmb-wc.org, “the mission of the Woman’s Club is to support educational... - April 10, 2021
Henderson Franklin’s IP Group to Discuss Intellectual Property Concepts That Drive Business to Collier County Trial Lawyers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorneys Edward Livingston, Mark Nieds and Luca Hickman will present a virtual CLE for the Collier County Bar Association’s Civil Trial Lawyers Section on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The session,... - March 28, 2021
Litigation Expert Michael Corso to Discuss Drone Law to Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Members
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Florida Civil Trial Expert Michael Corso will present “Rise of the Drones: Current UAV/UAS Law Landscape” on March 24 to members of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (“FDCC”). The FDCC... - March 18, 2021
Henderson Franklin Attorneys Roos and Shaw to Discuss COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that attorneys David Roos and Spencer Shaw will present “COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation” at the Insurance Management Consultancy Group’s XCelleration seminar scheduled for March 17 at Cypress Lake Golf... - March 13, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Community Association Lawyer Colby Keefe
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that attorney Colby Keefe joined the Real Estate Department. She also has experience in condominium and homeowners’ association law. Keefe endeavors to provide clients with clear and understandable counsel on a broad range... - March 04, 2021
Kelly Presented “Condemnation Blight Damages in Florida” to The Florida Bar’s City, County, Local Government Law Section
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Business Litigation attorney, Carlos A. Kelly, presented “Condemnation Blight Damages in Florida” to the members of the City, County & Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar. Kelly has litigated... - February 26, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Return of Healthcare Lawyer Tom Clark
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the return of Thomas P. Clark as a stockholder. He served in the firm’s Business & Tax Department from 1995 until 2012 before spending a little over eight years as in-house counsel for a company. Clark... - February 26, 2021
Cape Coral Native Matthew Brust Joins Henderson Franklin’s Corporate Legal Team
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew Brust has joined the firm’s Business & Tax Department. “We are excited to welcome Matthew to our growing corporate team,” said Erin Houck-Toll, stockholder and Business... - February 20, 2021
Iman Zekri Receives the Florida Bar Journal’s Excellence in Writing Award
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Iman Zekri is the recipient of the 2020 Florida Bar Journal Excellence in Writing Award. Members of The Florida Bar Journal’s Editorial Board nominate outstanding submissions based on substance, style, and quality of... - February 17, 2021
Litigation Expert Michael Corso Provides Comment on Proposed Business Valuation Guidelines
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Florida litigation expert Michael J. Corso was asked to provide comment to the proposed revision to the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms. He shared concerns that the American Institute of... - February 17, 2021
Monica Schmucker Elected to and Named Chair of Fort Myers Beach Nuisance Abatement Board
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that during a recent council meeting, litigation attorney Monica Schmucker was elected to, and also named chair of, the Town of Fort Myers Beach Nuisance Abatement Board. “I am happy for the opportunity to... - February 11, 2021
Douglas Szabo Elected Managing Lawyer of Henderson Franklin
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Douglas Szabo has been elected Managing Lawyer by the firm’s stockholders for a three-year term commencing May 21, 2021. Szabo will succeed Russell Schropp, who has held this position since 2015. - January 30, 2021
Henderson Franklin Elects Kyle Dudek Stockholder
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Kyle Dudek has been elected a stockholder. He joined the firm in October 2016 and is a member of the Tort & Insurance Litigation department. Dudek also serves on the firm’s... - January 27, 2021
Atwood to Share Legal Update on COVID-Related Employment Laws
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Scott Atwood will be the featured speaker for the “2021 Back to Work HR Law Update,” a virtual employment law update for business owners and human resource professionals on Tuesday, January 26, 2021,... - January 15, 2021
Hickman to Deliver Technology CLE for The Florida Bar Solo and Small Firm Section
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Registered U.S. Patent Attorney Luca Hickman will be the featured speaker and deliver a virtual CLE “Digital IP: Helping Clients Protect, Defend & Recover IP Rights Online, In Social Media & E-Commerce... - January 14, 2021
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Stetson Law Graduate John Marra
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that John Marra has joined the firm as an associate in the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. Marra was a member of Henderson Franklin’s 2019 Summer Associate Program. He received his B.S. from Florida State... - December 23, 2020
Henderson Franklin Welcomes FGCU and University of Florida Law Graduate Iman Zekri
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Iman Zekri has joined the firm as an associate in the Divorce, Marital and Family Law Department. She served as a summer associate with the firm in 2019. While in law school, Zekri was an editor of the Florida Journal of... - December 20, 2020
Henderson Franklin Welcomes First Year Associate Alessandro Secino to Real Estate Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Alessandro Secino has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate Department. Secino served as a summer associate with Henderson Franklin in 2019. He has a developing practice in water rights law and works with the... - December 18, 2020
J. Dudley Goodlette Named Chairman of Naples Ethics Commission
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that J. Dudley Goodlette was appointed to the Naples Ethics Commission by Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. At the inaugural meeting, Goodlette was also named chairman. Additional Ethics Commissioners include Laird Lile, John... - December 16, 2020
Nieds and Hickman Named Inaugural Co-Chairs of Lee County Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorneys Mark Nieds and Luca Hickman were recently named co-chairs of Lee County Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Law Section, launched in November 2020. The LCBA IP Law Section provides... - December 10, 2020
Hickman to Discuss the Impact of Intellectual Property in the Coffee Industry
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Registered Patent Attorney Luca Hickman will deliver the webinar “Intellectual Property Law 101 for the Coffee Industry” for members of the National Coffee Association of the U.S.A., Inc., on Wednesday, November... - November 18, 2020
Three Henderson Franklin Lawyers Recognized for Their Pro Bono Service
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that three attorneys, Antoinette “Toni” Peck, Kayla Richmond, and Douglas Szabo were honored during the Lee County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Awards held virtually on Friday, October 16, 2020. Peck handles all... - November 08, 2020
Litigation Attorney Monica Schmucker Elected to Friends of Lovers Key Board of Directors
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that litigation attorney Monica Schmucker was elected to the Friends of Lovers Key (“FOLK)” Board of Directors. FOLK is a 501(c)(3) citizen support organization dedicated to the preservation of Lovers Key State Park... - October 29, 2020
Family Law Attorney Christina O’Brien Discusses Florida Child Relocation Law
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder Christina “Christy” O’Brien served as a panelist during the recent Association of Family Law Professionals’ annual conference. The session focused on the circumstances and... - October 22, 2020
Russell Whittle Unravels COVID and Related Workers’ Compensation Concerns for Municipalities
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that shareholder Russell Whittle presented “Workers' Compensation and COVID-19” to Public Risk Management of Florida members as part of its human resources webinar series. Whittle explained whether... - October 21, 2020
Shannon Puopolo Honored as Business Observer’s 40 Under 40 Honoree
Shannon Puopolo has been recognized as one of Business Observer magazine’s 40 Under 40 honorees during the virtual ceremony held on October 15, 2020. - October 18, 2020
Patent Attorney Luca Hickman Selected as 40 Under 40 Honoree
Hickman advises inventors, artists, and musicians and works on high profile business and contractual matters, including multi-million dollar mergers and acquisitions involving publicly traded companies and celebrities. - September 17, 2020
Henderson Franklin Names Mark Nieds Chair and Launches Intellectual Property Group
The IP Group advises clients on matters relating to the identification, protection, enforcement and monetization of IP assets including trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. - August 29, 2020
Henderson Franklin to Host Its 28th Annual Employment Law Seminar Virtually
Speakers will share recommendations to keep their businesses in compliance with new laws thereby reducing risk and exposure to legal claims. - August 29, 2020
Sara Qureshi Elected as Vice President of ACT Board Directors
Qureshi is a frequent speaker on COVID-19 tax relief programs and routinely assists business owners faced with Employer Shared Responsibility Payment Penalties under the Affordable Care Act. - August 20, 2020
Robert Shearman Named Chairman of United Way Board of Directors
Shearman represents public and private entities with respect to constitutional claims, employment law, wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment matters and injury cases. - July 25, 2020
Scott Atwood Elected Chair-Elect of the Florida Bar Labor & Employment Section
Atwood assists in formulating and implementing legal policy on a state and local level. This year, he served as a panelist on numerous webinars addressing COVID-19 and its impact on employers. - July 22, 2020
Christina O’Brien Appointed to The Florida Bar Family Law Rules Committee
The Family Law Rules Committee is comprised of lawyers, judiciary, state senators, state representatives and the governor in an effort to “enhance the procedural and substantive laws governing Florida’s family law matters.” - July 09, 2020
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Nicole Goetz to Family Law Team
Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, Goetz was the managing partner of two boutique family law firms including her own firm in Naples, Florida. - July 02, 2020
Gregory Herman-Giddens Re-Appointed to the Florida Bar Senior Lawyers Committee
Drawing on the accumulated knowledge and experience of its members, the Committee exchanges ideas to address issues that are of particular significance to senior lawyers. - July 02, 2020
Twenty-One Henderson Franklin Lawyers Honored as 2020 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
While only 5% of lawyers in the entire State are named to Florida Super Lawyers®, no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list. - July 01, 2020
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Registered Patent Attorney Luca Hickman
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Luca Hickman has joined the firm. He will be based out of Henderson Franklin’s Fort Myers’ office. Hickman, who is a registered patent attorney with a dual U.S./German degree in engineering, will expand the... - May 22, 2020
Henderson Franklin Expands Litigation Team and Welcomes Prominent Trial Attorney Jerry Olivo
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Geraldo F. (Jerry) Olivo, III has joined the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. With over 80 trials in nearly every type of case, Olivo’s vast trial experience is from both sides of the table -- first as a... - April 08, 2020
Henderson Franklin Welcomes Former Indiana Deputy Attorney General Monica Schmucker to Litigation Team
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Monica Schmucker has joined the Tort & Insurance Litigation Department. She is a former Deputy Attorney General in Indiana and brings her keen investigation experience to her litigation practice, assisting clients in the... - March 15, 2020
Herman-Giddens Named to Carolina Meadows Board of Directors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that estate planning Attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens has been named to the Board of Directors for Carolina Meadows. Carolina Meadows is a non-profit continuing care retirement community in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the same... - March 12, 2020
Erin Houck-Toll Named Chair of Henderson Franklin's Business & Tax Department
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Erin Houck-Toll has been named Chair of its Business & Tax Department. The Department is comprised of multiple practice groups, including: General Counsel Services, Health Care, Intellectual Property and Mergers... - February 09, 2020
Henderson Franklin Ranks as a 2020 "Best Law Firm" in Fort Myers
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America® have issued its 2020 “Best Law Firms” ranking and they are pleased to announce that Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. has been selected again in multiple categories. The annual rankings are based on a rigorous... - January 26, 2020