James H. Henderson

James H. Henderson

also known as Jim Henderson

2.6
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 39 years

Chapter 11 bankruptcy Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

1201 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

My practice consists of approximately 40% chapter 11 debtor representation, 30% chapter 7 debtor representation, 30% creditor and adversary defense

40 years

25%
Litigation 5%

Defense of state court collection actions

40 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 39 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James H. Henderson

1201 Harding Pl, Charlotte, NC, 28204-2826

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James H. Henderson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Avoid this attorney

His last review of May 2017 is very correct. He is an excellent attorney to make sure he gets paid. "I have to get paid even if you die" . Final outcome of my case was horrible and unfavorable. Our personal opinion after this experience, is that he is more concerned about himself and his colleagues.... Avoid him by all means!!

Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible Experience-Bad Outcome

I agree with the other client who previously stated that Mr. Henderson secretly converses with opposing counsel and talks negatively about his clients. He withholds all the information he obtains with his verbal agreements with opposing counsel. He then proceeds to bill $100 for every email response.... I would not refer him to any friends, family or anyone. Maybe he's better in simple bankruptcies but he's definitely not an attorney for complicated cases.

Posted by Barry Boyd | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Malpractice and Malfeasance by sorry attorney

I hired James Henderson to represent my small business company and managers in a bankruptcy case. First; he demanded $5,000.00 to get started. He did not filed schedules on time, failed to communicate around issue(s), made disparaging remarks about us to opposing counsels and failed to file timely r...esponse to court deadline and orders and caused an adverse outcome. He even stopped representing us and filed to withdraw. He never gave any accounting of the funds he received. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent experience

I give Jim the highest rating. Jim is known in the area of bankruptcy and debtor law as possessing the highest level of expertise, experience and integrity in the Western District of North Carolina. He is well known and extremely well respected by the Trustees, the Bench and members of the bar. He... knows this area of the law hands down and explains it with patience and a calmness and in English. He guides clients through the labyrinth of law with an excellent bedside manner that reduces the extreme levels of stress that come with this area of practice. I found myself in need of such services very unexpectedly several years ago. I know many people who practice law in the Charlotte area. Those who I respect the most directed me quite insistently to Jim. I am very glad they did. He possessed excellent grasp of the issues. He presented options outside of the legal process that were at least possible due to his standing within the community. Ultimately, we turned to the legal process. Jim guided me through it with deft, skill and patience. The final result was very fair, honest and far more beneficial to me than I had expected. Jim is a really good lawyer and a really good man. I would absolutely insist that anyone I knew who had to even consider going down this road go to Jim.

Posted by ROD | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Make the Henderson Law Firm your first call if facing bankruptcy.

Mr. Henderson was a Godsend. We had a large independent retail family business for 30 years. The recession hit our line of business especially hard and had no choice but to close in August of 2014. We thought our one and only option was to file corporate bankruptcy. Essentially walking away from a l...arge parcel of land with over 200,000 sq ft retail space. That was until we called the Henderson Law Firm. Mr. Henderson explained to us in words we could understand a step by step process by which we could possibly avoid bankruptcy. He also assured us that he would let us know if and when the time had arrived to file. Now over 1 year latter we still have not filed bankruptcy and have received a offer on our commercial property which would pay the mortgage and all trade debt in full and leave us some cash. My family and I will always owe a great deal of gratitude to Mr. Jim Henderson for helping us through this most difficult time in our lives. Thank You Jim !

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James H. Henderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Odom

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, dependent, and will aggressively advance his client's interest when that is appropriate. Jim is my first call when I have a question about bankruptcy and debt legal matters."

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Michael Stein

Debt collection lawyer

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Tricia Derr

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Pro Bono Service Award, Mecklenburg County Bar

Work Experience

2004 - Present

President, The Henderson Law Firm

1988 - 1994

Bankruptcy Associate, Weinstein & Sturges, P.A.

1986 - 1988

Law Clerk to Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of North Carolina

Associations

1993 - Present

American Bankruptcy Board of Certification

1986 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

1986 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

1986 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

1986 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Sample of Legal Cases

In re RTJJ, LLC

Chapter 11 plan confirmed

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Education

1986

Wake Forest University School of Law

J.D.

1984

Magdelene College, Oxford University

Jurisprudence

1983

Duke University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Business Bankruptcy Options"

2010

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Helping Bankruptcy Clients with Tax Issues"

2009

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Helping Business Clients Deal with Federal and State Tax Issues"

2005

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Preparation of Bankruptcy Petitions"

2004

27th Annual Bankruptcy Institute

"Consumer Leases and Executory Contracts"

2001

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2001"

2000

23rd Annual Bankruptcy Institute

"Res Judicata in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy"

1999

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Lien Avoidances in Bankrupty Proceedings"

1998

Western District of N.C. Seminar

"Duties of Debtor Counsel in Bankruptcy Proceedings"

1997

LBSS Software Users Conference

"Bankruptcy Issues for Debt Collectors"

Publications

1986

Wake Forest Law Review "Rights of Members in Voluntary Associations"

Languages

English

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