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Biography
Michael Henderson has been honored as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Injury Trial Lawyers from 2016 through 2020.
Michael served as President of the Consumer Attorneys of Sonoma County, the local chapter of the statewide trial lawyers association.
Michael has been inducted into the Order of the Coif, a national honor society recognizing those lawyers who attain high distinction and excellence in legal education.
Michael graduated in the top 2% of his class, receiving his Juris Doctoral degree from the prestigious McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, CA in 1994.
Michael devotes his legal skills to representing people whose lives have been changed by personal injuries, disabilities and the deaths of loved ones. He is known for his compassionate care of his clients, fierce devotion to justice in their cases, and skillful representation in the settlement and trial of their claims.
Michael lives in Santa Rosa California with his wife and three children.
Injured? Death of a loved one? 100% devoted to helping you recover compensation for your losses.
Medical Bills, Lost Wages, Disability, Uncertain Future? I can help you. Call now!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
80%
32 years
Employment and Labor
10%
32 years
Medical Malpractice
10%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
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Michael Scott Henderson's Reviews
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Posted by Jon | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Lawyer
Choosing The Henderson Law Firm was the best decision my family and I ever made. Michael and all of the Henderson Law Firm staff were extremely helpful. They all truly cared about me, my family and how we were all suffering from my injuries I had received. They all fought hard for us. Decision making...
Posted by Noah | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Appreciate the follow through as stated!
Being in a lawsuit is truly no fun, most aren't familiar with terms used, the process, and realistic expectations of results. Mr. Henderson, upon first meeting him was very thorough and set the expectations as to what would become of my actual result(s). He made sure to never over-promise and/o...
Posted by Kristy | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
5 out of 5
Although our case did not squarely fit into Michael’s normal realm of personal injury, he welcomed us to his caseload and assisted us in finding what we felt was justice in a complicated case. When seeking an attorney of any kind, it is likely an emotionally charged and difficult time. Michael has...
Posted by Rene | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Attorney
Michael Henderson is a wonderful honest attorney, he keeps you informed and up to date on your case. I was vey pleased with the outcome of my injury claim. I highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2015 | Personal Injury
A great choice.
Michael Henderson helped me with a personal injury case in which my own insurance company refused to cover my medical costs after my car was hit by an uninsured motorist. I was hesitant to seek legal help, but Michael's professionalism, straightforward approach, and honesty put me at ease through the...
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Law and Motion Facilitator, Sonoma County Superior Court
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Settlement Conference Panalist, Sonoma County Superior Court
1994
Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif
1994
Member, Tranyor Society
1994
Moot Court - Top Oral Finalist, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Henderson Law
2002 - 2014
Partner, Teal Montgomery & Henderson
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Jackson, De Marco & Peckenpaugh
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Best Best & Krieger
Associations
2002 - Present
Sonoma County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2002 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of Sonoma CountyMember
2002 - Present
Federal Court for Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyMember
1996 - Present
Federal Court for Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
Consumer Attorneys of Sonoma CountyPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Wylie v. Town of Windsor and Private Condo Owner
$197,000
Rocha v. Mertz
$1,500,000
Ewing v. Chu
$265,000
Van Note v. Wood
$325,000
Ross v. Truax
$750,000
Selzer v. Donovan
$245,000
Jones v. (Confidential Business)
$125,000
Sabend v. Oganesyan
$122,500
Streeter v. State Farm
$375,000
White v. Ins. Company (Confidential)
$100,000
Minor v. Hospital (Confidential)
$50,000
Svendsen v. United States
$250,000
Calmer v. (Confidential Business)
$85,000
Green v. 3600 Westwind LLC
$217,500
Schouest v. (Confidential Ins. Company)
$120,000
Walters v Cortright
$150,000
Bruce v. Syers Properties
$600,000 settlement
Family v Pizza Company [confidential settlement]
$700,000 Settlement
CEO v. Local Credit Union
$355,000 Settlement
Alden v. Northwestern Mutual
$450,000
Campbell v. Moore
$1,550,000
Guerra v. Ferrallgas, et al.
$3,000,000
Elliott v. Johnson
$2,000,000
Merritt v. Lewis
$1,750,000
Martin v. State Farm
$600,000
Jane Doe v. UNUM
$1,800,000
John Doe v. UNUM
$611,000
Minor v. Private School
$1,000,000
Education
1994
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor, With Great Distinction
Speaking Engagements
2016
Law Week 2016
Equality Under the Law: A Promise Kept?
2014
Law Week
The First Amendment: Free Speech Protection in the Era of Social Media & Cyber-Bullying
2011
Law Week
The Right to Trial by Jury
1998
Briefing Breakfast
Employee Privacy Rights: The Legal & Practical Implications of Employer Drug Testing
Publications
2000
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi - Client Manuals
California Property Insurance: A Millennium Overview
Languages
English
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