Atty. Thomas L. Henderson
Mr. Henderson is the Managing Shareholder of the Memphis office.
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About Thomas L. Henderson at a glance
Thomas L. Henderson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1985) and Christian Brothers University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Henderson is the Managing Shareholder of the Memphis office
- He has represented management in employment and labor relations matters for over 25 years
- He has served as lead counsel in numerous jury trials in state and federal courts across the nation
- His trial experience includes defending state and federal discrimination and harassment lawsuits, class actions, FMLA claims, ERISA and benefit claims, trade secret and unfair competition matters, and related state law claims
- He also handles NLRB elections and unfair labor practice proceedings
- Mr. Henderson is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” in three areas and “Mid-South Super Lawyers.”
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas L. Henderson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas L. Henderson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas L. Henderson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas L. Henderson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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