David James Henry

David James Henry

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

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

920 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 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

920 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, 19083

Henry Law

201 King of Prussia Road, Suite 650, Radnor, PA, 19087

Henry Law

325 Sentry Pkwy, Bldg 5, Blue Bell, PA, 19422

Henry Law

10 North High Street, West Chester, PA, 19380

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David James Henry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 57 reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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.

Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best attorney ever!!!

I hired Mr. Henry to take on my custody, divorce, and support case after my prior attorney spent months getting nothing done on it. Immediately after hiring Mr. Henry, I won my support and custody cases and the divorce matter is moving along efficiently, despite opposing counsel dragging their feet.... I now have my kids living with me so I can move forward in my life while taking care of my children. I just can't recommend David Henry enough!

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent !

David is an excellent lawyer, he predicted all the events exactly as they happened from the first meeting. He helped me on my child custody and child support matters. He fought tirelessly against the over-bearing and scheming attorney, got me everything I wanted on the custody order and had a 100% vi...ctory on custody. He also helped with child support, he explained the process clearly and helped me navigate the maze of rules. I definitely highly recommend David !

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wish there was 6 stars

Very friendly, keeps you calm and focused. Just follow the advice, its a difficult personal process, but David keeps you on the practicalities and tasks that must be done. ‘Adhere rigidly to Davids advice, it benefits you in the long term’. Very fair on billing, extremely upfront and explains what he...lps your case and what you have to avoid doing. Stick to this advice I cannot stress enough following David’s advice. Wonderful chap. To date David has fought extreme and many efforts to affect my custody, divorce and child support matters. I had a huge change in circumstances and David managed to ensure custody rights and won 100% and protected me from devious malicious efforts from a very overbearing attorney, with an underhanded emergency petition thrown in as a last ditch effort. Long may his great advice and success with my situation (and others) continue. PS In case you forgot ‘Stick to David’s advice’.

Posted by Kay | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

David got me full custody

While transitioning through the hardest times, David Henry remained confident and knowledgeable. He has gotten me full custody of my small children and I couldn't be happier.

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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

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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