Thomson Named Chairman of Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council

Fort Myers, FL, December 21, 2017 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Donald Thomson has been named Chairman of the Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council (“BSEEDC”). The BSEEDC’s mission is to be the local area’s economic development resource partner for promoting business and workforce retention, development, and growth.

Thomson is the managing attorney of the firm's Bonita Springs’ office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of residential and commercial real estate and is a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. Thomson spends countless hours serving on the boards of many Southwest Florida community organizations, including the Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida, the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, the YMCA of Bonita Springs, and Imperial River Conservancy. He also serves as Chairman of the Corporate Advisory Board of The Terraces of Bonita Springs.

Thomson has received much recognition for his community efforts over the years, including the Bonita Springs Community Foundation Love of Bonita Award, the Bonita Springs Citizen of the Year Award, the Bonita Springs Chamber Pat Lord Award, the Bonita Springs/Naples YMCA Pioneer Preeminent Award, the Bonita Springs Chamber Director of the Year Award and named as one of Naples Daily News “25 over 50” for his professional achievements, philanthropic missions and leadership ability. Thomson has also been recognized by his clients and peers and included in Best Lawyers in America® (2013-2017) and Florida Super Lawyers (2014-2017). He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Thomson received his undergraduate degree from St. Leo College (B.A., summa cum laude) and his law degree from Stetson University (J.D., cum laude). He may be reached at 239-344-1369 or via email at donald.thomson@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, business and civil litigation, eminent domain, intellectual property, workers' compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. Since 1924, Henderson Franklin has been assisting clients to build their homes, businesses, and communities in Southwest Florida. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples and Sanibel Island. For more information on Thomson or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.