Henderson Franklin Names Agnew and Jablonski New Stockholders

Fort Myers, FL, December 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt, PA is pleased to announce that Attorneys John Agnew and Kelly Spillman Jablonski have been elected stockholders. Managing Partner Denis Noah stated “John and Kelly are tenacious advocates for their clients. I respect both of them for their work ethic and their contributions to the success of our firm.”

Agnew practices in the areas of commercial litigation and employment law. He represents clients in disputes involving contracts, construction and lien law, banking matters, landlord-tenant disputes and other civil litigation. In employment law, Agnew handles cases involving enforcement of non-compete agreements and defending employers against complaints involving wage and hour laws, discrimination and harassment. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating by Martindale-Hubbell, was recognized by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine as a “Rising Star” in the field of business litigation (2009–2012) and is a member of the Executive Council for the Lee County Bar Association, currently serving as its Vice-President. Agnew received his undergraduate degree (B.H.S., summa cum laude, 2001) and his law degree (J.D., 2005) from the University of Kentucky. He can be reached at 239.344.1364 or via email at john.agnew@henlaw.com.

Jablonski is a member of the firm’s Tort & Insurance practice. She concentrates her litigation practice in the defense of premises liability, automobile, errors and omissions and other tort liabilities. She also handles cases with a variety of PIP coverage issues. Jablonski is a member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, Florida and Pennsylvania State Bars, Lee County Bar Association, Panhellenic Alumnae of Lee County, Florida, the Junior League of Fort Myers. She also serves on the Historical Museum Advisory Board for the City of Fort Myers. Jablonski received her undergraduate degree (B.A., 1988) and law degree (J.D., 1991) from Stetson University. She can be reached at 239.344.1237 or via email at kelly.jablonski@henlaw.com.

Henderson Franklin is one of the largest law firms between Tampa and Miami with 54 attorneys practicing in the areas of business and tax planning, banking and creditors’ rights, estate planning and administration, family law, land use and environmental law, immigration 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, Sanibel Island and Naples. For more information Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.