Fort Myers Bankruptcy Attorney Luis Rivera Honored with Paskay Professionalism Award

Oct. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney Luis Rivera was honored at the Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Bar Judicial Appreciation Dinner held on October 15, 2015, with the Alexander L. Paskay Professionalism Award. The award is based upon the demonstration over a period of years of the traits exemplified by: outstanding effectiveness in the presentation of matters to the Bankruptcy Court; a reputation for thorough preparation; civility and courtesy to opposing counsel; appropriate courtroom demeanor; ethical conduct and professionalism at the highest level; and, long-term service to the bankruptcy bar.

Rivera focuses his practice in creditors' rights and insolvency counseling in bankruptcy, including representation of secured creditors in both consumer and reorganization cases. He also handles other creditors' rights cases; real property litigation, including mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant disputes, and title insurance litigation.  In addition to his law practice, Rivera serves on the panel of trustees in bankruptcy for the Middle District of Florida. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine as a "Rising Star" in the field of business litigation. Rivera also frequently speaks to business and professional groups on bankruptcy and related business litigation matters.

Rivera received his undergraduate degree from Loyola University in New Orleans (B.A., magna cum laude, 2001) and his law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2005). He can be reached at luis.rivera@henlaw.com.

Henderson Franklin 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, commercial and civil litigation, eminent domain, immigration law, workers' compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. Since 1924, Henderson Franklin has been assisting clients build their homes, businesses and communities in Southwest Florida. Henderson Franklin operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples and Sanibel Island. For more information on Rivera or Henderson Franklin, visit www.henlaw.com.