Henderson Franklin Achieves Regional Tier 1 Status in 9 Practice Areas by Best Law Firms®

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. has earned recognition in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, a ranking that celebrates outstanding legal service and client satisfaction. Henderson Franklin has distinguished itself within the legal profession for its dedication to quality and integrity, receiving Regional Tier 1 rankings for Fort Myers in 9 practice areas, including:

• Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Family Law
• Health Care Law
• Litigation – Real Estate
• Real Estate Law
• Tax Law
• Trusts and Estates

“Our inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms® rankings is a testament to our firm’s commitment to consistently high standards of legal representation and our dedication to clients across Southwest Florida,” said Edward Canterbury, Managing Lawyer of Henderson Franklin. “This achievement underscores the trust our clients and peers place in us, and we’re proud to see our efforts recognized at a national level.”

Firms included in the Best Law Firms® rankings undergo a rigorous, unbiased evaluation process, which incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from client and peer reviews. To be eligible for consideration, at least one lawyer in the firm must also be recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® list for 2025.

Moreover, the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® evaluates firms across 75 national and 127 metropolitan practice areas. The rankings reflect a transparent research process supported by advanced technology, offering a tiered system that highlights the top 4% of law firms nationwide.

“At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction,” said Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. “In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry.”

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