Henderson Franklin Welcomes Margaret Karakashian to Business & Tax Department

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Margaret Karakashian has joined the firm’s Business & Tax Planning Department. Practicing in the firm’s Fort Myers and Naples offices, her primary focus is helping business owners navigate the complexities of the business lifecycle.

“As Chair of the Business & Tax Planning Department, I’m thrilled to mentor Margaret as she joins our team. Her blend of legal and tax experience is a tremendous asset, and her dedication to delivering exceptional client outcomes aligns perfectly with our mission. Margaret has a keen ability to foresee and address complex legal issues, and I’m excited to see the positive impact she’ll make for our clients,” shared Erin Houck-Toll.

Karakashian, who is admitted to practice in both Florida and California, offers a range of legal services designed to safeguard and grow businesses. Her experience spans entity formation, contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, and ongoing corporate counsel. With her background as a tax accountant, Karakashian integrates tax-efficient strategies into her legal practice, ensuring that clients are not only compliant with legal obligations but also operate in a financially efficient manner. She shares,

“I’m excited to join Henderson Franklin and be part of a team that shares my commitment to helping businesses thrive. I look forward to working alongside some of the best legal minds in the region, and to using my tax and legal knowledge to provide meaningful solutions for our clients.”

Karakashian earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and both a Master of Business Taxation and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Her advanced education and diverse experience enables her to provide holistic advice that considers the broader financial and legal implications of each business decision. Karakashian may be reached at margaret.karakashian@henlaw.com or by phone at 239-344-1147.