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Michael Corso receives Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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Michael Corso

Michael Corso

Michael Corso of Ft. Myers has been honored with the Chubby Damsel Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA).

The award was recently presented at the Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando.

“Receiving the Chubby Damsel Lifetime Achievement Award is a true honor,” said Corso of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt. “I am deeply grateful to the Florida Defense Lawyers Association for this recognition. Working alongside so many talented professionals throughout my career has been a privilege, and I look forward to continuing to contribute to our legal community.”

The Chubby Damsel Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated a career-long dedication to litigation defense and have made significant contributions to the FDLA and the legal community. Corso has been an active member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association for more than 40 years, contributing his time to various committees and initiatives to enhance the practice of defense law in Florida. He has been a frequent speaker at many conferences and served on the FDLA’s Board of Directors and was an officer for many years, including a term as president.

“Corso’s leadership, mentorship, and commitment to the FDLA have been instrumental in shaping the organization’s success and impact,” according to the organization.

With a career spanning over four decades, Corso is board certified in business and civil litigation, focusing on defending complex liability claims.

Corso obtained his BS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and earned his law degree from Villanova University.

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