Fort Myers Litigation Attorney John Lewis Named Trial Lawyer of the Year

Fort Myers, FL, November 09, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. is pleased to announce that Attorney John Lewis was named “Trial Lawyer of the Year” at the annual judicial dinner of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The criteria for this lifetime achievement award include being an excellent advocate with a distinguished career and having a superb reputation of high ethics and fair play. ABOTA is an invitation-only national organization of trial attorneys dedicated to preserving the independence of the judiciary and the right to trial by jury.

Lewis has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar since 1991. He concentrates his practice in the defense of tort claims and handles civil rights litigation in state and federal court. He also represents school boards, cities, counties and other governmental entities in various matters. Lewis holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Lewis is a member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, American Board of Trial Advocates, and is an original member of the Calusa Inns of Court Chapter. He is also past president of the Lee County Bar Association. Lewis received his undergraduate degree, law degree and Masters Degree from Florida State University.

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is one of the largest law firms between Tampa and Miami. A full-service firm, Henderson Franklin has 55 attorneys practicing in the areas of business and tax planning, estate planning, family law, commercial and civil litigation, immigration law, workers' compensation, employment law, real estate, and land use and environmental law. 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 on Sanibel Island. For more information on Lewis or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com. Lewis can be reached at 239.344.1120 or via email at john.lewis@henlaw.com.