These are unprecedented and challenging times. Henderson Franklin remains open to attorneys and staff and together, we are working diligently to assist and be a resource to our clients and community. Our team may be reached by their direct phone number or by email (firstname.lastname@henlaw.com). Please click here for the directory.
COVID-19 Firm Resources
Corporate
- Trend or Outlier: North Carolina Restaurants, the First to Get Physical Loss COVID-19 Coverage, by Heath Gelman, November 12, 2020
- Recent COVID-19 Business Interruption Decision is a Win for Insurers, by Heath Gelman, August 4, 2020
- What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and Business Interruption Insurance Coverage, by Heath Gelman, July 28, 2020
- SBA Issues New Guidance Addressing PPP Loan “Good Faith” Certification, May 14, 2020
- U.S. Chamber Will Begin Accepting Grant Applications Today to Save Small Businesses, by Kaylee Tuck, April 20, 2020
- SBA Issues Payroll Protection Program Loan Interim Rule Effective April 2, 2020, April 3, 2020
- What are Essential Services?, by Carlos Kelly, April 2, 2020
- Understanding the SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan under the CARES Act, March 31, 2020
Condominium and Association Law
- Incorporating Electronic Technology Into Association Operations, by Amanda Barritt, July 29, 2020
Divorce, Marital & Family Law
- Divorce: what do we tell the children?, by Christy O’Brien, November 12, 2020
- Resistance, Reunification, and Relocation: Unique Perspectives on Familial Conflict, by Iman Zekri, October 19, 2020
- What can you do when separated parents don’t agree on a back-to-school plan?, by Toni Peck, July 30, 2020
- Co-Parenting Recommendations During COVID-19, by Christina O’Brian, April 30, 2020
Employment Law
- Atwood to Share Legal Update on COVID-Related Employment Laws, January 13, 2021
- Is it legal for retail chains to require shoppers to wear masks?, Interview with Scott Atwood on ABC7 Southwest Florida, July 21, 2020
- DOL’s Initial Families First Guidance Throws Some Curveballs; Effective Date Now April 1, by Scott Atwood, March 26, 2020
- Monday Morning Coffee with Scott: COVID-19 and Its Impact on HR Policies and Procedures, by Scott Atwood, March 20, 2020
- President Signs Emergency Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employment Laws, by Scott Atwood, March 19, 2020
- Employers – Get Ready for Emergency Coronavirus Employment Laws, by Scott Atwood, March 16, 2020
- HR Law & Solutions Seminar is Postponed until September 10, 2020, by Gail Lamarche, March 10, 2020
Estate Planning
- COVID driving changes in estate planning law, by Eric Gurgold, November 20, 2020
- Who can make your financial decisions if the unthinkable happens?, by Anthony Cetrangelo, October 20, 2020
- Don’t Leave Your Trust Unguarded – Use a Trust Protector!, by Gregory Herman-Giddens, September 25, 2020
- What if my pet outlives me?, by Gregory Herman-Giddens, August 25, 2020
- Estate Planning: Retiring on a Smaller Budget, by Gregory Herman-Giddens, June 11, 2020
- Clear Direction – It’s Time for that Uncomfortable Conversation, by Eric Gurgold, April 21, 2020
- COVID-19 Estate Planning: What Documents are Essential?, by Gregory Herman-Giddens, April 16, 2020
- CARES Act Payroll Protection Program Update: SBA Issues Some Guidance and Sample Application, April 1, 2020
Intellectual Property
- Impact on USPTO Deadlines, by Mark Nieds, March 28, 2020
- Trade Secrets and the Remote Workforce, by Mark Nieds, March 26, 2020
Real Estate
- Tips for Buying and Selling Residential Real Estate in a Pandemic, by Sharon Zuccaro, November 2, 2020
- How the CDC’s Moratorium Could Impact Florida Landlords’ Right to Evict Despite the Expiration of the Florida Moratorium, by Shannon Puopolo, October 15, 2020
- Update on Florida’s Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures, by Shannon Puopolo, September 1, 2020
- Important Update Regarding Florida’s Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures, by Shannon Puopolo, August 12, 2020
- Understanding Florida’s Commercial Property Receivership Act and its Impact on Lenders and Borrowers Amidst COVID-19, Guest post by Nick J. Oliveri, Summer Law Clerk, July 23, 2020
- Real Estate Updates Halfway Through the Stay-at-Home Order, by Kaylee Tuck, April 16, 2020
- Lee County and Florida Governor extend prohibition on vacation rentals until April 30, 2020, by Jeff Wright, April 13, 2020
- Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief, by Scott Beatty, April 3, 2020
- Impact on Real Estate Contracts and Closings, by Kaylee Tuck, March 27, 2020
Tax
- IRS Provides Tips for Last-Minute Tax Filers
- May 1 Webinar to Provide Guidance on COVID-19 Tax Relief for Individuals and Small Businesses, by Gail Lamarche, April 27, 2020
- IRS Extends More Tax Deadlines and Provides CARES Act Guidance, April 15, 2020
- IRS Warns of Stimulus Scammers, April 3, 2020
- Community Q&A Webinar: The Coronavirus Stimulus Package: Tax Relief for Individuals and Small Businesses, by Gail Lamarche, April 2, 2020
- Florida Extends Deadline for Certain Entity and Tax Filings, by Erin Houck-Toll, March 30, 2020
- IRS unveils the new “People First Initiative”, March 26, 2020
- The Impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, by Erin Houck-Toll, March 26, 2020
- IRS Extends April 15 Tax Deadline, by Erin Houck-Toll, March 20, 2020
Workers’ Compensation
- Is an employer liable for a workers’ compensation claim if an employee contracts COVID-19 at work?, by Spencer Shaw, July 21, 2020
Additional Resources
- Centers for Disease Control
- Collier County Resources
- Department of Labor COVID-19
- Education
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Short Time Compensation Program for Employers
- Florida Department of Financial Services
- Florida Department of Health
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
- Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
- Lee County Procurement Opportunities for Businesses
- Lee County Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
- United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee – or call 211
Henderson Franklin COVID-19 Task Force
You are likely asking questions about how this crisis impacts your business. Please continue to contact your respective attorney with the same email and phone number that you are accustomed to using.
Henderson Franklin is developing and refining our response to this crisis and has formed a multi-practice and industry Task Force to assist clients in this quickly evolving landscape:
Business & Tax
- Erin Houck-Toll, Esquire at 239-344-1296 or erin.houck-toll@henlaw.com
- Mark A. Nieds, Esquire at 239-344-1153 or mark.nieds@henlaw.com
Business Litigation
- Douglas B. Szabo, Esquire at 239-344-1260 or douglas.szabo@henlaw.com
- Carlos Kelly, Esquire at 239-344-1326 or carlos.kelly@henlaw.com
Employment Law
- Scott E. Atwood, Esquire at 239-344-1287 or scott.atwood@henlaw.com
Estate Planning
- Eric Gurgold, Esquire at 239-344-1162 or eric.gurgold@henlaw.com
- Gregory Herman-Giddens, Esquire at 239-344-1240 or gregory.herman-giddens@henlaw.com
Family Law
- Beth T. Vogelsang, Esquire at 239-344-1244 or beth.vogelsang@henlaw.com
- Christina M. O’Brien, Esquire at 239-344-1279 or christina.obrien@henlaw.com
Land Use & Zoning
- Jeff Wright, Esquire at 239-344-1371 or jeff.wright@henlaw.com
- Kaylee Tuck, Esquire at 239-344-1164 or kaylee.tuck@henlaw.com
Real Estate
- Fort Myers – Amanda Barritt, Esquire at 239-344-1108 or amanda.barritt@henlaw.com
- Bonita Springs – Donald Thomson, Esquire at 239-344-1369 or donald.thomson@henlaw.com
- Naples – Sharon M. Zuccaro, Esquire at 239-344-1378 or sharon.zuccaro@henlaw.com
Tort & Insurance Defense
- Michael J. Corso, Esquire at 239-344-1170 or michael.corso@henlaw.com
- Heath E. Gelman, Esquire at 239-344-1273 or heath.gelman@henlaw.com
Workers’ Compensation
- David H. Roos, Esquire at 239-344-1219 or david.roos@henlaw.com
- Russell S. Whittle, Esquire at 239-344-1218 or russell.whittle@henlaw.com
Office Location
- Fort Myers – Russell P. Schropp, Esquire at 239-344-1280 or russell.schropp@henlaw.com
- Bonita Springs – Donald Thomson, Esquire at 239-344-1369 or donald.thomson@henlaw.com
- Naples – Scott A. Beatty, Esquire at 239-344-1169 or scott.beatty@henlaw.com
Administration
- Kenneth L. Crooks, Chief Operating Officer at 239-344-1177 or kenneth.crooks@henlaw.com
- JoAnn Cherrington, Human Resources Manager at 239-344-1269 or joann.cherrington@henlaw.com