Fort Myers Attorney Michael Corso Named 2011 Outstanding Aerospace Engineer By Purdue University
October 27, 2011Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael J. Corso is the 2011 recipient of the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award by Purdue University's School of Aeronautics & Astronautics. Criteria for the Award state that recipients must have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors that reflect the value of an aerospace engineering degree. Since 1999, only 139 awards have been given to just over 1% of the more than 7000 alumni of the School. The selection committee is led by the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Corso is chair of Henderson Franklin’s Tort & Insurance Litigation division and has been a Florida Bar Board Certified Trial Lawyer for over 25 years. He focuses his litigation practice in matters involving product liability and the defense of non-medical professionals such as lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and surveyors. Corso frequently speaks throughout the United States on issues regarding the defense of non-medical professionals and law office risk management issues.
Corso has received much recognition throughout his legal career, including the Florida Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident’s Award, the Defense Research Institute's Exceptional Performance Citation, as well as being named toFlorida Super Lawyers® and Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite®. Corso is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Corso is a member of the American Institute of Architects, Florida Engineering Society and past president of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association.
Corso received his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and his undergraduate degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University.
Corso can be reached at 239.344.1170 or via email at michael.corso@henlaw.com.