William H Henry

William H Henry

also known as Law Office of William H. Henry

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 40 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

216 North Adams Street, Rockville, MD

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Practice includes defense of misdemeanors, felonies, traffic offenses, and civil citations, and representation of clients in companion administrative proceedings

40 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Practice includes representation in probate matters and preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related estate documents

40 years | 400 cases

25%
Family 25%

Practice includes representation in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, adoption, and guardianship matters and preparation of marital settlement agreements

40 years | 500 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Practice includes representation in plaintiff's personal injury and wrongful death cases, slip and fall, premises liability, and plaintiff's medical malpractice matters

40 years | 350 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 39 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 40 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William H Henry

216 North Adams Street, Rockville, MD, 20850

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William H Henry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Dave | June 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Geat guy, great lawyer!

I’ve known Bill for several years. He’s a great guy! I had the opportunity to use him as an attorney recently. His prices were very reasonable and he put a lot of effort into and did a great job for us. There was a lot of concerns I wasn’t aware of, and he handled them all with ease. We were gradual...ly transferring ownership of my business over from myself to my general manager, I’ve had friends use Bill for other things and everybody has been extremely pleased . I highly recommend Bill Henry for any of your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2013

Highly recommended

A family member recently received two underage drinking citations within a few month period. The close proximity of the charges threatened to leave a permanent record that could be a burden to the client's reputation and advancement for years. In this somewhat unusual case, Bill Henry proposed a c...reative solution to the Court that was accepted and ultimately resulted in the complete dismissal and expungement of all charges. Bill's ongoing timely communication to multiple Maryland state officials and to us, his clients, was exemplary. We were continuously updated by phone, email, and in personal meetings, as to the status of all proceedings. We felt that we were receiving the care and expert service that clients with much larger cases (and budgets for legal services) might expect. Bill is an attentive, articulate problem-solver whose energetic attention to the details of the case was remarkable -- and he handled every aspect personally, never delegating even basic administrative tasks to others. As a young person, the client required an attorney who could not only handle the legal tasks, but could be reassuring and encouraging through this frightening brush with the legal system. We will engage Bill Henry, if future needs arise, and will highly recommend him. We want to express our gratitude for Bill's hard work and his steady commitment to his client.

Posted by Shelley | September 6, 2013

Great lawyer

I have worked with mr Henry twice on two different cases. The first was my fathers estate It was a very sticky mess and required knowledge of all different aspects with properties under water and extreme debt. However mr Henry handled the estate well and everything worked out so well. He gave the b...est advice and broke down all the legal jargon for me to better understand my options. The second was my own will he did it for my husband and I and did a great job. Of course it was done well and fast! He is a great lawyer and person. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Dennis | August 23, 2013

Excellent all around lawyer that effectively handles all family related issues I've had!

My family has had the pleasure of using Bill Henry for multiple legal matters over the past 13 years. He has efficiently handled divorces, wills, powers of attorney, motor vehicle accident settlements, estates, property issues (both in Maryland and out of state), and provided other legal advice. I ha...ve already recommended him to friends and co-workers and will continue to do so. In all he does, Bill keeps his client's interests first - which is saying something in a difficult economy. He's NEVER tried to increase billable hours needlessly, and offered solutions to minimize out of pocket expenses... this on top of him really being a down to Earth nice guy makes him a go to lawyer in my opinion. As an observation though, if you're looking for a big office, with multiple levels of receptionists and lots of staff, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a very good lawyer who will work hard for your interests while keeping your expenses manageable, you can't do better than Bill Henry.

Posted by Dennis | June 28, 2013

Excellent all around lawyer that effectively handles all family related issues I've had!

My family has had the pleasure of using Bill Henry for multiple legal matters over the past 13 years. He has efficiently handled divorces, wills, powers of attorney, motor vehicle accident settlements, estates, property issues (both in Maryland and out of state), and provided other legal advice. I ...have already recommended him to friends and co-workers and will continue to do so. In all he does, Bill keeps his client's interests first - which is saying something in a difficult economy. He's NEVER tried to increase billable hours needlessly, and offered solutions to minimize out of pocket expenses... this on top of him really being a down to Earth nice guy makes him a go to lawyer in my opinion. As an observation though, if you're looking for a big office, with multiple levels of receptionists and lots of staff, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a very good lawyer who will work hard for your interests while keeping your expenses manageable, you can't do better than Bill Henry.

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William H Henry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Allen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill and I have been co-counsel on numerous occasions and he is an excellent lawyer. He has many years of experience and provides superb legal services to his clients."

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Geoffrey Allen

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2005

Hero's Award for Legal Services, Montgomery County Maryland Civic Federation

2004

Reflections and Spirit Award, Maryland State Corrections

1999

Certificate of Merit, Maryland State Governor

Work Experience

1995 - 2024

Attorney/Sole Proprietor, Law Office of William H. Henry

1989 - 1995

Associate, Bienstock & Donnely

1988 - 1989

Associate, Regan & Williams, Chartered

Associations

2023 - Present

MD Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board

Member

2004 - Present

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

Montgomery County Maryland Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1986 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Lehigh University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

William Henry Initial Appearance Hearings for the Maryland Practitioner

Languages

Spanish

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