Lee County, Florida

Lee County is located in southwest Florida, on the Gulf Coast. It has a total area of 1,212 square miles, with 785 square miles of land and 428 square miles (35.3%) of water. Lee County is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers-Naples metropolitan area. It is bordered by Charlotte County to the north, Hendry County to the east, Collier County to the south, and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. 

Demographics 

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Lee County had a population of 760,822. The racial makeup was 78.5% White, 9.3% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 8.5% from other races or two or more races. Additionally, 19.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2024 estimated population for Lee County is 846,755, with a growth rate of 1.46% from 2023. 

Climate and Natural Disasters 

Lee County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Average highs are around 90°F in July, and average lows are around 55°F in January. Due to its Gulf Coast location, the county is highly vulnerable to hurricanes, tropical storms, storm surge flooding, and tornadoes. Major hurricanes that have impacted Lee County include Hurricane Donna in 1960, Hurricane Charley in 2004, Hurricane Wilma in 2005, and Hurricane Irma in 2017. 

Denied or Delayed Claims and Bad Faith Practices 

Lee County residents purchase insurance coverage to protect their property during natural disasters. Often, insurance companies employ tactics to deny full compensation and may engage in bad faith practices to minimize coverage. Besides property issues, the numerous businesses in Lee County result in frequent contractual disputes and other civil litigation. 

Property Damage Attorney in Lee County, Florida 

If your claim has been wrongfully disputed or denied, contact Fauntleroy & Satmary, P.A. Our attorneys advocate for the rights of insurance policyholders throughout Lee County and other regions in Florida. We are well-versed in Florida law and will apply our knowledge to your case to achieve the best possible outcome. 

To schedule a consultation with Fauntleroy & Satmary, contact us online or call (813) 835-8888. We serve clients in Lee County and throughout the state of Florida. 

Cities We Serve in Lee County, Florida: 

• Alva 
• Bokeelia 
• Bonita Springs 
• Buckingham 
• Cape Coral 
• Captiva 
• Estero 
• Fort Myers 
• Fort Myers Beach 
• Fort Myers Shores 
• Gateway 
• Harlem Heights 
• Iona 
• Lehigh Acres 
• Matlacha 
• North Fort Myers 
• Olga 
• Palmona Park 
• Pine Island 
• Sanibel