Henderson Franklin Names Suzanne Boy and Traci McKee Stockholders

Fort Myers, FL, January 26, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Southwest Florida law firm of Henderson Franklin Starnes & Holt, PA is pleased to announce that Attorneys Suzanne Boy and Traci McKee have been named stockholders. Managing Partner Denis Noah stated, “Suzanne and Traci have made an impact in our firm and in the local community. Suzanne has played a key role growing the firm’s labor and employment law practice, including launching and serving as editor of the Southwest Florida Employment Law Blog. Traci’s background in the insurance industry has been a great asset to our tort and insurance practice. She is a strong advocate for her clients, many of whom are lawyers themselves. We are fortunate that Traci and Suzanne are members of our firm.”

Boy concentrates her practice in employment law, assisting clients with all aspects of employment-related litigation, claims, and client counseling. She also has an active appellate practice. Boy is the lead blogger and editor of the Southwest Florida Employment Law Blog, and frequently speaks to businesses and professional groups on employment matters. She has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine as a “Rising Star” for four consecutive years, and was one of 174 attorneys in Florida selected as an “Up and Comer” by Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite in 2012. She is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. Boy serves as President-Elect on the Board of Directors for the Human Resource Management Association of Southwest Florida. She is also a member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Labor and Employment Section of the Florida Bar, and the American Bar Association's Section of Labor and Employment Law. Boy received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida (B.A., 2002, with honors) and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2006). She can be reached at 239.344.1403 or via email at suzanne.boy@henlaw.com.

McKee defends legal professionals in malpractice lawsuits and grievance disputes. She also represents individuals, corporations, and governmental entities involved in personal injury, products liability, and toxic tort disputes. In addition to her trial practice, McKee also represents the firms’ clients in appeals, primarily related to torts and insurance litigation. She is a member and serves on the Florida Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors. McKee is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, received the James A. Dixon Young Lawyer of the Year Award from the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (2010-2011), and has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers® magazine as a “Rising Star” in the field of civil litigation defense (2010-2013). McKee received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Florida (B.B.A, summa cum laude, 2000) and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, Valedictorian, 2007). She can be reached at 239.344.1263 or via email at traci.mckee@henlaw.com.

Henderson Franklin is one of the largest law firms between Tampa and Miami with over 55 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 Attorneys Boy and McKee or Henderson Franklin, please visit www.henlaw.com.