David James Henry

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David James Henry

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Newtown Square, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +5 more

18 Campus Boulevard, Suite 100, Newtown Square, PA

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About David

Biography

Over 22 years winning in Divorce, Alimony, Child Support, Child Custody, and Property Settlement matters. Named a "TOP 10 FAMILY LAW" firm by Attorney and Practice Magazine. Serving Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia Counties. Tel: 267-515-1142.

Your attorneys for Divorce, Alimony, Child Support, Custody, & Equitable Distribution in PA and NJ

Your attorneys for Divorce, Alimony, Child Support, Custody, & Equitable Distribution in PA and NJ

Your attorneys for Divorce, Alimony, Child Support, Custody, & Equitable Distribution in PA and NJ

Your attorneys for Divorce, Alimony, Child Support, Custody, & Equitable Distribution in PA and NJ

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

26 years

20%
Child Support 20%

26 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

26 years

20%
Alimony 10%

26 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

10%
Family 10%

26 years

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Education 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Henry Law

18 Campus Boulevard, Suite 100, Newtown Square, PA, 19073

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David James Henry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 57 of 57 reviews

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Awful and you will never get a penny back

Failed to represent me on several occasions. Never prepped me, nor advised me of what was coming up nor required by the court. Did not tell me when to be in court, had to find another lawyer at the last minute and on top of this refused to give me file until he was legally demanded to hand over the m...aterials. Further has an incredibly complicated means of payment which ensures you as the client will never get a penny returned to you should outstanding finances still be owed to you. Payment via credit card or cheque are not possible, it will be a direct transfer which you can never get back. Beware, do not get person as your lawyer.

David Henry

Replied last December 27, 2017

Read all other reviews for a true one. This rating is completely false and not by any client of mine and is anonymous because of that fact. This is likely from someone who lost in court against my law firm. Each statement also is false, because: (1) every single client of mine is prepared in my office before court and every single client of mine loves our trial preparation, which includes a mock exercise of the questions they will be asked in court; (2) every single client knows when court is because they have access to my server, which shows my calendar for their case and every court hearing is listed on the calendar and they are notified of it via email and a phone call, in addition at the time of trial preparation; (3) I do not have any clients that found a lawyer last minute; (4) I have never had to be "legally demanded" to turn over a file or ever refused to turn over a file; (5) payment couldn't be easier - you can write a check or you can do payment over the phone or in person for credit cards; (6) despite this person saying you have to pay via direct transfer . . . that is completely false since I DO NOT do direct transfers and never have; (7) when a case is done, if there is money due back to a client, that is promptly refunded . . . furthermore, billing is automated and you can check on your billing via invoices that are uploaded into the server, for which you have a password and can check the server 24/7 on your own.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Not recommended at all

Horrible. Hired him to represent me in my custody case. Took a sizable retainer, and never even followed up until a day before my case. Made me wait outside of the courtroom while he allegedly argued the case, only to lose. Never sent me a breakdown of the retainer, kept it all AND kept my file, ...claiming he mailed it to me, but it was never sent. He comes across as very charming, and says all the things you want to hear, but didn't really do anything substantive for my case and he NEVER returned calls or emails timely.

David Henry

Replied last October 09, 2015

This is clearly written by someone who was not my client and lost to my client in court and is now trying to get back at me for my victory. Read every other review to realize this person was never a client of mine. This comment does not match any client I have or had. Everything in this comment is a lie. I have no such client that any of this info could apply to. This is submitted by an anonymous person and is exceptionally suspicious and on it's face written by someone who has little grasp on reality and is clearly unstable. Example: how would a custody case be argued without the parent being in the courtroom? So, clearly this is a lie. I have no files that any client has requested, so that is a lie. I suspect this is written by someone on the opposing side of a case that lost to me in court and is trying to get back at me for what must have been a great victory for my client. I have had countless custody victories.

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David James Henry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cynthia Bashore

Child custody lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Top-notch attorney. Highly recommended."

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Mohammad Ghiasuddin

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Henry is sharp, fast and has great skill in the courtroom."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Kane

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David has genuine interest in the welfare of his clients and has an in-depth understanding of the issues surrounding estate planning."

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Jessica Troiano

Real estate lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Completely professional. Very thorough. Without a doubt a very skilled and knowledgable attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2021

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2021

Top 10 Family Law Firms, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2020

Top Family Law Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2006

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2005

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2004

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

1998

Best Oralist, Jessup Moot Court

1998

2nd Place Brief, Jessup Moot Court

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Henry Law, LLC

2000 - 2002

Associate, Lavin, Coleman, O’Neil, Ricci, Finarelli & Gray

1998 - 2000

Senior Staff Attorney, Court Of Appeals, 11th District

1997 - 1998

Extern, Federal District Court of OH

Associations

2014 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association

Arbitrator

2013 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

2013 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Delaware County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee

Executive Committee

2013 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Taxation Section

Member

2013 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

2013 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Real Estate Section

Executive Committee

2010 - Present

West Point Society

Member

2009 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Education

2024

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1999

University of Akron

MA - Masters

1998

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Silver Sneakers Group

Long Term Care Planning 101

2014

Mutual of Omaha

WIlls and Trusts in the estate plan

2011

Le Tip

Tax Consequences of Divorce

2010

Le Tip

Estate Planning with Real Estate

Publications

1999

Federal Publications In Re Dengg, 724 N.E. 2d 1255

1999

Lake Legal Views Judicial Admissions

1998

Federal Publications Leisure v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co.; 2 F.Supp.2d 970

Languages

English

Activity

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