Reviews

I'm very disappointed in Mr. Henderlite. He was quick to take our consultation fee and give us the impression he was going to represent my mother in her divorce, but when we notified him we were going to retain his services he decided he didn't want to represent her. This required us to pay yet another consult fee to another lawyer. MY mother is 82 and on social security. The last thing she needs is lawyers taking advantage of her.

Hired Mr Henderlite to represent me in an injunction I had filed. Mr Henderlite is nice to his clients but too nice in court. He is not aggressive enough presenting your case to a Judge that has a preconceived outcome. I liked Mr Henderlite but would not hire him again.

I hired Jay at the initial consultation. I wanted a law firm that handled LGBTQ cases for my divorce. I initially made three appointments with different Jacksonville firms and cancelled the other two appointments after my meeting with Jay. He instantly put me at ease by asking how I wanted the meeting to proceed and what were my expectations. He took notes and addressed each question and concern. Jay kept me updated throughout the process and when things were not going the way I hoped, he cut to the chase and presented my options. He always gave me the best case and worse case scenarios. He and his staff are professional, curtious and genuine. They all made a difficult situation bearable. I am eternally grateful to everyone at Watson Henderlite.

Jay is a great lawyer who listens carefully to you and identifies strategic directions instead of getting caught in a tit for tat that is common in divorce cases. He is fair-minded, well versed in family law, very honest, and acts very ethically. He looks out for you. I would not hesitate to use him if you ever need a family lawyer - he will be your best ally.

Great listener, great with advice and communication. My divorce was simple and Jay was there for me. Highly recommended.

Mr. Henderlite was a heartening balance of professional and attentive. He listened to the entire story and even worked, in tandem, with another attorney to ensure our case was handled as quickly and efficiently as possible.

I had the pleasure of working with Jay Henderlite as my family attorney. There truly aren't enough words to express the journey and outcome and how satisfied I am as a client. I was treated with an honest approach, being told the reality of likeliness of my situation's outcome, in order to better strategize a path that would lead to healing for all involved. And that's exactly what happened. There are no bulldogs in this firm, but rather genuine, caring, direct healers who have you and your entire family's overall outcome and picture in their best interest, your side and the opposing side. My story was heartbreaking, like most, and Jay and Denise and their entire staff were always dedicated to making things smoother and easier to trim down into bite size pieces and show me that better days were possible. They help orchestrate honesty and for the courts to see the truth and what needs to be done to get to a better place for all parties involved. They take the high road, all of the time, and there isn't a better way for a firm to do it. It gains the respects of the courts and a high level of quality expected at any motion. I have recommended quite a few people now to this form and everyone has been happy with their results. I owe them so much of my current happiness, my son's health, and my coparent's level of positive involvement. Thank you, Jay. You helped make this life a lot easier, I can't thank you enough.

I actually received Denise Watson's name from a friend when I was sued by my ex-husband for contempt of court when my 17 YO daughter moved in with me full time (4 months from her 18th birthday). I didn't want to use the attorney I'd used for my divorce, so was in a bit of a pinch and needed someone fast. When I called the office, Denise wasn't available, but Jay was ... that very afternoon! It was like a sign ... he'd gotten out of court earlier than expected that day. It was difficult, at first, to explain the emotional abuse my daughter had experienced over the last 7+ years from her father, but he soon came to see from my perspective what kind of person we were dealing with and that my daughter had a good head on her shoulders and was responsible and good-hearted ... and deserved better treatment than what she was getting. He supported me and put me at ease, gave me good advice along the way and had a calming presence to somewhat ease my nerves and tension. He had timely responses to e-mails and phone calls as well. I was found not to be in contempt just as he'd said and only had his fees to pay ... actually received a refund on my retainer as well (which was the least of my concerns at the time, but his fees were very reasonable)!

John Henderlite III and the Watson law firm guided and fought for me through one of the most difficult and emotional times of my life. My initial consultation with him, right down to the finality of my divorce, truly shows how committed Jay is to his clients. He was there for me, my daughter, and my family every step of the way. Most people don't think how many individuals are effected by divorce outside of the husband and wife. He put all my fear and negativity at ease, was calm and collected, and made sure that I always had a smile on my face. He was extremely communicative, honest, and a truly genuine person. I was referred to the law office of Denise Watson and was so thankful that I followed through with the recommendation. I wouldn't recommend anyone else to stand along side you during such a difficult process. I can't thank Jay and the firm enough for their personality, professionalism, and family-like atmosphere. During a time in my life when I felt like my world was crashing down and my family didn't live very close, Jay and this firm made me feel like family and that is more than I could have ever asked for.

Mr. Henderlite was very attentive to all of my concerns. He addressed all of my families needs in a very thoughtful and swift manner to make sure my children and I were not taken advantage of. He is very knowledgeable with the Florida law as well as family law. He paid attention to detail and made sure everything was handled swiftly and correctly.

Jay did a great job representing my interests and the interests of my children. He was conscientious of both my goals and my wallet, which I really appreciated. Communication is returned promptly, and while I'm sure Jay is very busy, he never makes you feel like an imposition. Since my divorce I've also come to learn that he has a great reputation for putting children's wellbeing first with other professionals.

Jay, and the Denise Watson Law Firm, have represented me on two separate occasions. Their rigor, relevance and results have been phenomenal! I always felt "safe" in their care and was treated like family. There is NO OTHER FIRM in Jacksonville that will fight for your family like this one!