The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that divorce, marital and family law attorney Iman Zekri has begun serving her term as Vice President of the Association of Family Law Professionals (AFLP) Board of Directors. She has been an active member of the Board, previously serving as Secretary for two consecutive terms. Her election as Vice President underscores Zekri’s outstanding leadership and managerial abilities, contributing to the ongoing success and mission of AFLP.
AFLP is a diverse organization comprising judges, lawyers, mental health and financial professionals, judicial assistants, court staff members, mediators, and various other experts dedicated to supporting families navigating the complexities of marital and family law matters. AFLP is committed to educating legal, financial, and mental health professionals to better serve the needs of families in transition.
Zekri expressed her enthusiasm for taking on a more extensive leadership role within AFLP, stating:
“I am excited to take on a larger leadership role in AFLP. Our organization aims to foster collaboration among professionals involved in family law matters through education and by leading with professionalism. I plan to continue promoting AFLP’s mission of helping families and protecting children by improving how legal, financial, and mental health professionals assist families in transition.”
Zekri’s impact in the community goes beyond her legal practice. She serves as Vice Chair of The Florida Bar’s Student Education and Admission to the Bar Committee, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of legal education and professional admission in the state. She is also an active member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Collier County Bar Association, and the Calusa Inn of Court.
Zekri graduated from Riverdale High School’s International Baccalaureate program, Florida Gulf Coast University (B.A., summa cum laude), and the University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., cum laude). Zekri may be reached at 239-344-1119 or by email at iman.zekri@henlaw.com.
About Henderson Franklin Marking a century of service, Henderson Franklin has played an integral role in shaping Southwest Florida’s landscape. With a team of over 50 dedicated attorneys, the firm has been a cornerstone in providing a comprehensive array of legal services. From business and tax planning to estate planning, family law, civil litigation, eminent domain, intellectual property, workers’ compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law, Henderson Franklin has continually evolved to meet the diverse needs of its clients. With offices strategically placed in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples, the firm remains deeply connected to the region, carrying a legacy that goes beyond the courtroom. For more information on Zekri or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt is pleased to announce that 14 recognized attorneys have been included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
“Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction. Henderson Franklin is pleased to share that:
Amanda Barritt was honored as 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Community Association Law in Fort Myers Russell Schropp was honored as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in Environmental, Land Use and Zoning Law in Fort Myers; and, Guy Whitesman was honored as 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Tax Law in Fort Myers.
Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch” awards recognize attorneys in private practice less than ten years for outstanding professional excellence. Henderson Franklin’s 2024 “Ones to Watch” attorneys include:
Kayla Richmond, Family Law Monica Schmucker, Personal Injury Litigation – Defense
Henderson Franklin attorneys recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® are as follows:
Amanda Barritt, Community Association Law and Real Estate Law Michael Corso, Legal and Professional Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury Litigation Thomas Gunderson, Real Estate Law Eric Gurgold, Trusts and Estates Erin Houck-Toll, Closely Held Companies & Family Businesses Law, Health Care Law, Tax Law David Lederman, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Christina O’Brien, Family Law Russell Schropp, Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law & Litigation Douglas Szabo, Commercial Litigation G. Donald Thomson, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Beth Vogelsang, Family Law Guy Whitesman, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies & Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Henderson Franklin has served the legal needs and communities of Southwest Florida since 1924. The firm 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. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples. For more information on Henderson Franklin, please visit https://www.henlaw.com.
The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Ivy Rhinehart as joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all aspects of the firm’s business, administration, and finance. She is a Certified Management Accountant with over thirty years of experience working in law firms. Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, Rhinehart served as Chief Financial Officer for an AmLaw 200 firm.
Rhinehart received her Bachelors of Science in Finance from Southern Illinois University. She is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and Florida COO Networking Group.
Rhinehart may be reached at 239-344-1177 or by email at ivy.rhinehart@henlaw.com.
Henderson Franklin is one of the largest, locally-based law firms 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 in building their homes, businesses, and communities in Southwest Florida. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Sarasota (by appointment). For more information on Rhinehart or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.
A Few Good Memories, a new book by Soumen N. Ghosh, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.
Soumen N. Ghosh is a professor of Economics and has been practicing the craft over thirty four years. Dr. Ghosh traveled extensively and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented his research findings in international conferences all over the world. He is a product of Calcutta University and the Indian Statistical Institute. In his twenties he left India, first with a job at the United Nations with his newly-wed wife and then joined the Ph.D. program in Economics at a friendly place yet severe cold weather in Logan Utah (Utah State University). In his spare time he likes to listen to music (both Indian and Western Classical) and write stories, both fiction and non-fiction.
A Few Good Memories is a collection of short stories, mostly non-fiction that reflect his and his family’s journey through time which are treasured jewels in his mind’s eyes. The first three stories have a common thread: relation between a father and his son(s). All the events are real and at times only embellished a little to portray a different side of Dr. Ghosh.
The book is solely dedicated to his parents and to his two sons and wife. This book could not have been completed without unflinching support from his wife, Dr. Sumita-Chakraborti-Ghosh.
A Few Good Memories is a 146-page paperback with a retail price of $14.00 (Hardcover and eBook also available). The ISBN is 978-1-4809-4545-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy, visit our virtual pressroom at http://dorrancepressroom.com/a-few-good-memories/ or to buy the book visit our online bookstore at http://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/a-few-good-memories-pb/
Mark Spain Real Estate has hired Brett Huelsman as its Director of Sales for its Nashville office. Huelsman, who starts October 12, 2020, has a long family background in real estate as well as professional management experience in forming, growing and leading sales teams.
Originally from North Dakota, Huelsman is a graduate of the University of North Dakota, where he earned an undergraduate degree in communications and a law degree with an emphasis in real estate law. His father is a builder and developer, and Brett spent numerous summers pouring foundations, doing framing and other construction efforts for the family business. He also has family members who manage sales for a new home builder.
Upon finishing college, Huelsman began his career in the real estate sales industry by working with the largest home builder in North Dakota, during the state’s record-setting housing boom. Eventually heeding the call to warmer weather, Huelsman moved to the Southeast and spent three years in Raleigh, where he helped open a new facility, managed a sales team and grew the staff at all levels. The corporation recruited Huelsman to move to Nashville to replicate his success with opening another branch, from the ground up. His team had set a sales record in Raleigh and he proceeded to break his own team record with forming, training and managing the Nashville team.
As the company’s general manager in Nashville, Huelsman launched a $50 million luxury fitness facility and oversaw the operations of all departments–sales, fitness, food and beverage, swim, childcare, etc. He coordinated the hiring and building of a 350-employee team and was responsible for the revenue and expenses. Members included some A-list celebrities from the region. Huelsman has been in the Nashville area nearly four years, currently residing in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
With extensive experience building and motivating large teams, as well as a track record of success and high performance in Nashville, Huelsman is a leader with an uncompromising focus on the client experience, while building a team-oriented company culture. He will have an excellent opportunity to put these skills to use by leading Mark Spain Real Estate’s Nashville office in a fast-moving real estate market.
Huelsman explained that he had been seriously considering re-entering real estate, as that was one of his passions. He kept hearing radio ads and seeing billboards for Mark Spain Real Estate. After looking into the company and its reputation, Huelsman knew he had found his match. “The character and integrity of the people at Mark Spain Real Estate are what drew me in. I’m excited to be leading the sales team here and make a big impact in Nashville.”
With offices in Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, Mark Spain Real Estate surpassed $1 billion in gross annual sales for the first time in 2019. In the first half of 2020, its Nashville closings increased 155 percent, year-over-year. Actively involved in each community it serves, Mark Spain Real Estate just sponsored a food drive in September with 95.5 NASH ICON to help Middle Tennessee families in need. Other community service projects have included the Nashville Rescue Mission’s Annual Radiothon fundraiser to assist the area’s homeless, and serving as a partner in the Cumulus Cares Nashville Tornado Relief Radiothon.
“We look forward to Brett’s leadership in growing our Nashville sales team to allow us to serve even more families as we look ahead to 2021,” said Mark Spain Real Estate President John Makarewicz.
To learn more about the Nashville real estate market, Mark Spain Real Estate or its Guaranteed Offer program, visit markspain.com or call toll free at 1-855-299-
About Mark Spain Real Estate:
Mark Spain Real Estate is the most trusted name in real estate, earning more 5-star reviews than any other real estate company in the United States. It has earned the No. 1 real estate team in the United States honor by Real Trends and The Wall Street Journal for closed transactions the last three consecutive years. The company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for five years straight. Mark Spain Real Estate’s mobile site design took top honors in 2019, being named the No. 1 Mobile Website in real estate by REAL Trends. MarkSpain.com also earned the No. 8 spot in the Top 10 Overall Websites. The company was honored in 2017, 2018 and 2020 as one of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Places to Work. It has earned the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Award the last four years, for being one of metro Atlanta’s 100 top, fastest-growing, privately held companies. Mark Spain Real Estate recently made its third appearance on Atlanta’s Top 25 Real Estate Companies annual list in 2020 and debuted on similar lists for Charlotte and Raleigh.
As the leader of such a productive team with cutting edge ideas like its innovative website, Guaranteed Offer program and extensive marketing, Mark Spain was named to the inaugural list of 2019 REAL Trends Game Changers. This list of 50 people who have the potential to change the game of real estate in the coming year, included such honorees as: Gary Keller, co-founder and CEO of Keller Williams International, as well as the CEOs of RE/MAX International, Zillow, Coldwell Banker and HomeServices of America.
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