Overview

Founded in 1924, Henderson Franklin is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, and has offices in Sanibel Island and Bonita Springs. We are proud of our role in the history of Southwest Florida, and in the formation of many of its communities and businesses, from the formation of the Caloosahatchee Bridge Company, which built and maintained the first bridge connecting Fort Myers to the rest of Lee County in 1924, to assisting Barron Collier in the organization of Collier County in 1929. Since then, we have grown to be the largest locally based, full-service regional firm, serving the needs of our clients throughout Southwest Florida, with a focus on Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties. From Naples north to Sarasota, including the cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte and Labelle, the firm represents real estate developers, financial institutions, businesses, governmental entities, insurance companies and individuals who have all played an instrumental role in the vast growth of this area during the 21st Century. As one of the oldest and largest law firms between Tampa and Miami, we continue to provide our clients with highly personalized service from approximately 55 experienced attorneys.
Founded:
1924
Size:
51
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Practice Areas:
16
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
13

Rankings

Regional

Fort Myers

Tier
1
Fort Myers
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Family Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Real Estate Law

Rankings

Regional

Fort Myers

Tier
1
Fort Myers
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Family Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Litigation - Real Estate
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Tax Law
Tier
1
Fort Myers
Trusts and Estates
Tier
2
Fort Myers
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Practice Areas

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 9 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Family Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA proudly has 13 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
2012 Top Ranked Law Firm by Fortune Magazine
Lee Building Industry Association (BIA) Commercial Contractors Council Summit Awards
U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers Names Henderson Franklin “Best Law Firm” in Real Estate Law
2013 Top Ranked Law Firm
2014 Best Large Law Firm of the Year by Gulfshore Business Magazine
2014 Top Ranked Law Firm by Corporate Counsel Magazine

Offices & Contacts

Fort Myers, FL
Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Bay Executive Center I, Suite 206
3451 Bonita Bay Boulevard
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
United States
Naples, FL
Pelican Bay Financial Center, Suite 400
8889 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Naples, FL 34108
United States
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