Atty. John P Henson

Atty. John P Henson

John P Henson is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, real estate, administrative law and 11 other areas of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Greenwood Greenwood 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About John P Henson at a glance

John P Henson is a Member based in Greenwood, Mississippi, practicing at John P. Henson, Attorney at Law. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1973) and University of Mississippi (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Leflore County and American Bar Associations Mississippi State Bar. Serands clients in Greenwood, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John P Henson is a lawyer practicing general civil practice, real estate, administrative law and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Mississippi in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at John P. Henson, Attorney at Law in Greenwood, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John P Henson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P Henson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

John P Henson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John P Henson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John P Henson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Mississippi →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John P Henson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John P Henson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John P Henson

Where is John P Henson's law office located?
John P Henson's law practice is located in Greenwood, Mississippi. The firm is John P. Henson, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P Henson handle?
John P Henson focuses on probate, business, real estate, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John P Henson practiced law?
John P Henson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John P Henson go to law school?
John P Henson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John P Henson for a consultation?
You can contact John P Henson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John P Henson received?
John P Henson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of Mississippi
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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