Founded in 1924, Henderson Franklin is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, and has offices in Sanibel Island and Bonita Springs. We are proud of our role in the history of Southwest Florida, and in the formation of many of its communities and businesses, from the formation of the Caloosahatchee Bridge Company, which built and maintained the first bridge connecting Fort Myers to the rest of Lee County in 1924, to assisting Barron Collier in the organization of Collier County in 1929. Since then, we have grown to be the largest locally based, full-service regional firm, serving the needs of our clients throughout Southwest Florida, with a focus on Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties. From Naples north to Sarasota, including the cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte and Labelle, the firm represents real estate developers, financial institutions, businesses, governmental entities, insurance companies and individuals who have all played an instrumental role in the vast growth of this area during the 21st Century. As one of the oldest and largest law firms between Tampa and Miami, we continue to provide our clients with highly personalized service from approximately 55 experienced attorneys.
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA
PRACTICE AREAS: 16
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 13
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 1
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PRACTICE AREAS: 16
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 13
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 1
Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member
President, Managing Lawyer, Executive Committee Member
Vice President, Executive Committee Member
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Tax Law
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Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
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Executive Committee Member
Executive Committee Member
President, Managing Lawyer, Executive Committee Member
Vice President, Executive Committee Member
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Tax Law
239-344-1296
Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
239-344-1371
Lawyers
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Scott Atwood
Scott Atwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Scott, who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott A. Beatty
Scott A. Beatty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Scott A., who practices law in Naples, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J. Matthew Belcastro
J. Matthew Belcastro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. J. Matthew, who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael J. Corso
Michael J. Corso is chair for the Tort and Insurance Litigation practice area. His current civil trial practice area is heavily involved in the defense of non-medical professionals, including lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and surveyors, copyright/trademark infringement, product liability and also more general tort defense matters in litigation. Mike frequently writes and speaks on issues regarding the defense of non-medical professionals and law office risk management issues to ...
Lisa Goddy
Lisa Goddy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Lisa, who practices law in Naples, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas H. Gunderson
Thomas H. Gunderson's primary areas of practice include commercial real estate transactions, commercial and residential real estate development, banking law and property owners’ association law . Tom also issues and handles title insurance matters. He previously served as Chair of the firm’s Real Estate division (2006-2013).
Erin Houck-Toll
Erin Houck-Toll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Tax Law. Erin, who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carlos A. Kelly
Carlos A. Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Carlos A., who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carlos A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Awards & Focus
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Fort Myers with 10 lawyers
Awards
- 2012 Top Ranked Law Firm by Fortune Magazine
- Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Commercial Contractors Council Summit Awards
- U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers Names Henderson Franklin “Best Law Firm” in Real Estate Law
- 2013 Top Ranked Law Firm
- 2014 Best Large Law Firm of the Year by Gulfshore Business Magazine
- 2014 Top Ranked Law Firm by Corporate Counsel Magazine
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