Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.

United States 2025

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Year founded: 1924

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Overview

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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.

Rankings

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is metro ranked in 9 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Fort Myers

Tier 1 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Family Law

Tier 1 for Health Care Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate

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Regional Rankings

Fort Myers

Tier 1 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Tier 1 for Family Law

Tier 1 for Health Care Law

Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate

Tier 1 for Real Estate Law

Tier 1 for Tax Law

Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates

Tier 2 for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Practice Areas

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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, P.A. has 13 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.

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Awards

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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