Tort & Insurance Law

The Tort & Insurance Litigation attorneys at Henderson Franklin foster close and responsive working relationships with claims professionals, and we take particular pride in our fast response times and sound legal judgments.

  • 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
  • Product liability
  • Railroad accidents
  • Trademark and copyright infringement
  • Utilities
The tort and insurance services provided by Henderson Franklin include those needed up to and including jury trial. We are equipped to handle investigations and will evaluate new files from the standpoint of both liability and damages and determine what additional investigation is necessary. Depending upon the dispute, our attorneys may engage in early negotiations or proceed immediately with pleadings and discovery.

We work closely with our clients and choose the course of action that will best serve their interests. We can assist in locating experts on defense matters, including medical doctors for independent medical examinations. Our litigators are noted for their in-depth case management and will work diligently to achieve a settlement. However, when needed, we have the experience and are prepared to appear in court.

Henderson Franklin is focused on providing cost-effective solutions to our clients and encourages innovative alternatives to dispute resolution. In fact, we have more formally trained mediators than any other firm in Southwest Florida, and our attorneys regularly participate as panel members or as 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 developments in the law.

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