Thomas H. "Tom" Gunderson 15YEARSAWARDED

Thomas H. "Tom" Gunderson

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Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Thomas H. "Tom" Gunderson
Thomas H. "Tom" Gunderson
Fort Myers, FL
Works at
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA

15 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Thomas H. “Tom” Gunderson is Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate Law and has maintained his Board Certification for more than 25 years. He represents clients in sophisticated commercial real estate development projects, including residential communities, commercial subdivisions, hotels, apartment complexes, shopping centers and office buildings. His practice also includes complex commercial leasing, banking and real estate finance matters.

Tom previously served for many years as Chair of Henderson Franklin’s Real Estate Department and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in banking, finance and real estate law since 2010. He was named the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law in Fort Myers.

Tom is a member of the Lee County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His longstanding community involvement includes more than 20 years of service on the Board of Directors of the Conference & Convention Council of Fort Myers, including service as president.

Works at
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA

15 Best Lawyers awards

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Indiana University Bloomington, BS, graduated 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, The Florida Bar, 1988

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Fort Myers (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Florida Super Lawyers, 2009-2015
  • Florida Trend magazine's Legal Elite®
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2016
  • Martindale Hubbell, AV Rating

Additional Information

  • Legal Certifications
  • Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer
    • Professional and Civic Affiliations
    Tom is a board member of the Uncommon Friends Foundation and Treasurer of the Conference & Convention Council of Fort Myers, Inc. He is also a member of the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS), Lee County Bar Association and American Bar Association (Real Property Probate & Trust Law Sections).

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