Henderson Franklin Celebrates 24 Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fort Myers, Florida – Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce the outstanding achievement of 23 attorneys having been selected as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars.
Florida Super Lawyers employ a multiphase selection process that identifies the state’s top five percent of attorneys annually through a combination of peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. The process begins with formal peer nominations, followed by extensive third-party research assessing 12 indicators of professional accomplishment and peer respect. Each candidate’s ethics record and public presence are reviewed before the annual publication of Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, making this an invaluable resource for legal excellence in the state.
Henderson Franklin’s 10 attorneys who were selected as Rising Stars include:
• Steven Gendreau, General Personal Injury Defense
• G. Brian Griffin, Insurance Coverage
• Colby Keefe, Real Estate
• Alessandro Secino, Real Estate
• Spencer Shaw, Workers’ Compensation
• Brendan Shearman, Insurance Coverage
• Madison Allen Tanner, General Personal Injury Defense
• Colten Thomas, Land Use/Zoning
• Krithika Venugopal, Business Litigation
• Iman Zekri, Family Law
Henderson Franklin’s 14 attorneys recognized as 2026 Florida Super Lawyers® are:
• Richard Akin, Land Use/Zoning
• Scott Atwood, Employment & Labor
• Amanda Barritt, Real Estate
• Matthew Belcastro, Construction Litigation
• William Boltrek, General Personal Injury Defense
• Michael Corso, Professional Liability Defense
• Ronald Eisenberg, Estate & Probate
• Thomas Gunderson, Real Estate
• Erin Houck-Toll, Business/Corporate
• Carlos Kelly, Business Litigation
• Shannon Puopolo, Business Litigation
• Kayla Richmond, Family Law
• Amanda Sharkey Ross, Transportation/Maritime
• Beth Vogelsang, Family Law
Henderson Franklin has been an integral part in shaping Southwest Florida’s landscape for over a century. The firm’s dedicated team of attorneys offers a full spectrum of legal services, including business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, business and trust litigation, workers’ compensation, employment law, real estate, land use and environmental law and more. With offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples, Henderson Franklin continues to serve as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses throughout the region, carrying a legacy that goes beyond the courtroom. For more information on Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.