Attorney Amanda Brock Honored by Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40

Fort Myers, FL, August 30, 2015 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Amanda Brock was selected as one of Gulfshore Business magazine’s 40 Under 40. The 40 Under 40 list honors local young professionals who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in the community.

Charles Basinait, Chair of the Land Use Division, shares “On a consistent basis Amanda has proven herself to be capable, professional and knowledgeable about her clients’ projects and their development goals. She is a skilled advocate and continues to live up to the high expectations that she has set for herself. Amanda is a very valuable and forward-thinking member of Henderson Franklin. We are delighted that Gulfshore Business has decided to recognize Amanda for her contributions to the legal community and the community.”

Brock concentrates her practice in administrative law, particularly in the area of land use and environmental law. She handles matters involving zoning, development approvals, environmental compliance, property tax appeals, and hazardous waste site remediation. Brock speaks frequently on land use and environmental matters and contributes to the firm's The Legal Scoop on Southwest Florida Real Estate blog. For seven consecutive years (2009-2015), she has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine as a “Rising Star” in the field of land use, zoning and environmental law. Brock also holds an AV® rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Brock is very active in the community. She serves as Vice President on the Board of Governors for the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS); on the Leadership Council for the Take Stock in Children program; and on the Lee County Conservation Land Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory Committee (CLASAC). Brock is also active in the legal community and serves on the Executive Council of the Environmental and Land Use Section (ELULS) of the Florida Bar, chairing the Land Use Committee; is Vice Chair of the Land Use Bar Section of the Lee County Bar Association; and, is a member of the Administrative Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Brock received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University (B.A., 2002) and her law degree from Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2005, cum laude). Brock can be reached at 239-344-1269 or via email at amanda.brock@henlaw.com.

Henderson Franklin is the largest, locally-based law firm between Tampa and Miami with over 55 attorneys dedicated to providing a wide range of legal services in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, commercial and civil litigation, eminent domain, immigration law, intellectual property, workers' compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples and Sanibel Island. For more information on Brock or Henderson Franklin, visit www.henlaw.com.