Charles J. Basinait
Stockholder - Fort Myers Office
Charles J. Basinait’s primary areas of practice are land use, zoning and environmental law. Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, Chuck was an Assistant State Attorney for one year and an Assistant County Attorney with Lee County for more than four years. Since that time, Chuck has been with Henderson Franklin and became a partner in 1993. Chuck’s practice, both during his stint as an Assistant County Attorney and during his time with Henderson Franklin, has included numerous matters relating to Developments of Regional Impact (DRI), rezonings, special exceptions, special permits, variances, comprehensive plan interpretations and amendments, as well as a host of other land use-related matters. His participation has included review of projects, both from a zoning and a planning standpoint, as well as from a financial feasibility and financing perspective. Chuck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Chuck moved to Florida in 1982. He is married to Andrea Paino and has three daughters, Nicole, Megan and Erin.