Fort Myers Attorney Michael Corso Recertified as Legal Expert in Business Litigation

Fort Myers, FL, December 20, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Corso has been recertified as a legal expert in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar. Corso has also maintained Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law for over 30 years.

Board certification evaluates attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. In Florida, only board certified lawyers may use the terms “specialist,” “expert” or “B.C.S.” for Board Certified Specialist when referring to their legal credentials.

Corso is chair of Henderson Franklin’s Tort & Insurance Litigation division. He focuses his practice in matters involving product liability and the defense of non-medical professionals such as lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and surveyors. Corso frequently speaks throughout the United States on issues regarding the defense of non-medical professionals and law office risk management issues.

Corso has received much recognition throughout his legal career, including the Florida Defense Lawyers Association President’s Award, the Defense Research Institute's Exceptional Performance Citation, the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award by Purdue University, as well as being named to Florida Super Lawyers® magazine and Florida Trend magazine's Legal Elite®. Corso is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Florida Engineering Society and past president of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association.

Corso received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University (B.S., 1971) and his law degree from Villanova University (J.D., 1974). He can be reached at 239.344.1170 or via email at Michael.corso@henlaw.com.

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is one of the largest law firms between Tampa and Miami. A full-service firm, Henderson Franklin has over 55 attorneys practicing in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, commercial and civil litigation, eminent domain, immigration law, workers' compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. One of the state's oldest firms, Henderson Franklin was founded in Fort Myers in 1924 and currently operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Sanibel Island and Naples. For more information on Corso or Henderson Franklin, visit www.henlaw.com. For more information on board certification, please visit The Florida Bar Web site at Floridabar.org/certification or contact The Florida Bar’s Legal Specialization & Education Department at (850) 561-5842.