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John Henderlite
Jacksonville, FL

John Henderlite

Watson Henderlite

Family Law
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John M. "Jay" Henderlite, III is a managing partner at Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite (formerly Watson Henderlite) in Jacksonville, Florida, focusing much of his practice on high-conflict child custody cases, including resist-and-refuse (paren…

15 years' experience
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John M. "Jay" Henderlite, III is a managing partner at Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite (formerly Watson Henderlite) in Jacksonville, Florida, focusing much of his practice on high-conflict child custody cases, including resist-and-refuse (parental alienation) dynamics. He is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. In 2026 he became a Fellow of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He co-chairs the Jacksonville Bar Association's Family Law Committee and serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Family Nurturing Center of Florida.

Practice Areas

Family Law

Awards & Recognition

  • AV Preeminent rating (2025)
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars
  • Fellow, Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2026)
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Bar Number

  • 90016

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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