Tort & Insurance

The Tort & Insurance Litigation attorneys at Henderson Franklin foster close and responsive working relationships with claims professionals. We take particular pride in our ability to assess the potential liability and damage exposure inherent in any given case in matters involving:

• Agrichemical
• Aviation
• Civil rights
• Construction
• Coverage disputes/issues
• Employment
• Environmental
• Government entities and school boards
• Legal Malpractice
• Maritime/admiralty
• Medical malpractice
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Other professional malpractice, including architects, engineers, and clergy
• Pollution and toxic tort
• Premises liability
• Professional liability (non-medical)
• Product liability
• Trademark and copyright infringement
• Utilities

The tort and insurance services Henderson Franklin provided include those needed through jury trial and appeal. Depending upon the dispute, our attorneys may engage in early negotiations or proceed immediately with pleadings and discovery. 

We work closely with our clients to choose the course of action that best serves their interests, goals, and budget. We are equipped to undertake investigations for each case and determine the appropriate experts and other professionals who may be necessary to bring the case to trial successfully. Our litigators are noted for their in-depth case management and will work diligently to achieve a settlement. However, we have the experience and ability to try any case when needed.

Henderson Franklin is focused on providing our clients with cost-effective solutions and encourages innovative dispute resolution alternatives. We have more formally trained mediators than any other firm in Southwest Florida. Our attorneys regularly participate as panel members or advocates in court-sponsored and private arbitration and mediation forums. As part of our continuing effort to maintain personal contact and keep our clients up-to-date on changes in the legal environment, we provide in-house training seminars on recent laws developments.

We represent the insureds of more than 100 national and international liability insurance companies. Many of our clients have used Henderson Franklin for decades. We also represent an increasing number of self-insured funds. Our clients include employers, healthcare institutions, product manufacturers, government entities, municipalities, airlines, and railroads.

For further assistance in this practice area, contact Matthew Belcastro by phone at 239-344-1205 or by email at matthew.belcastro@henlaw.com.

Here are some of our other legal practice areas.