
John Henderlite
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…
About
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.
Contact Info
- Phone
- 904-356-5336
- Website
- www.watsonhenderlite.com
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- AV Preeminent rating (2025)
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- Fellow, Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2026)

Bar Number
- 90016
Service Offers
- Accepting New Clients