Kendall Coughlin

Kendall Coughlin is a Fort Myers attorney whose practice focuses on tort and insurance litigation. She represents clients in civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on insurance defense and tort disputes. Her approach reflects careful attention to detail, clear communication, and a practical understanding of client needs. Before entering law, she worked in Southwest Florida’s luxury real estate industry, where she served as a licensed broker, design consultant, and financial liaison for custom home construction projects.

Kendall earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Ave Maria School of Law and a B.S., magna cum laude, from Florida Gulf Coast University. She ranked in the top 10% of her law school class and served as Associate Editor and Business Manager of the Ave Maria Law Review. She also served as Editor in Chief of Publications for the Moot Court Board and received the St. Raymond of Penyafort Award for Excellence in Written Advocacy.

Kendall developed practical litigation experience as a law clerk and intern, assisting attorneys with trial preparation, drafting legal memoranda and responsive motions, and reviewing service and operating agreements for clients in different industries. Her earlier real estate work also involved managing complex projects and coordinating financial and client-service responsibilities. Together, these experiences support her work on civil disputes requiring organized case preparation, detailed legal analysis, and close attention to the facts and business considerations involved.

Kendall Coughlin is admitted to The Florida Bar and brings a client-focused perspective to tort and insurance litigation. Her background combines legal writing, advocacy, trial preparation, and professional experience in real estate and project management. She works to help clients understand the issues affecting their cases while providing organized, responsive support throughout the litigation process. Her practice remains centered on civil litigation, insurance defense, and tort disputes in Southwest Florida.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Ave Maria School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Florida Gulf Coast University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Magna Cum Laude

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