Fort Myers Attorney John Agnew Elected to Lee County Bar Association Executive Board

Fort Myers, FL, December 05, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Attorney John Agnew has been elected member-at-large to the 2011 Executive Council of the Lee County Bar Association. As part of his five-year commitment, Agnew will progress to become president of the Lee County Bar Association in his fifth year of service.

Agnew is an attorney in Henderson Franklin’s Commercial Litigation division. He represents clients involved in contractual and business disputes, including matters involving bank litigation, construction and lien law, and commercial landlord-tenant relationships. Agnew also defends employers in a variety of employment law matters, including enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, as well as ADA accessibility and FLSA overtime claims. For two consecutive years, he has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine as a "Rising Star" in the field of business litigation. Agnew also speaks to business and professional groups on employment law matters. He received his undergraduate and law degree from University of Kentucky.

Henderson Franklin is one of the largest law firms between Tampa and Miami with 55 attorneys practicing in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning and administration, family law, land use and environmental law, commercial and civil litigation, eminent domain, workers' compensation, employment law and real estate. One of the state's oldest firms, Henderson Franklin was founded in Fort Myers in 1924 and operates offices in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Sanibel Island. For more information on Agnew or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.

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