Henderson Samuel

Henderson Samuel operates as an Am Law 200 firm, providing client-focused legal services with the extensive capabilities of a large firm and the personalized attention of a smaller practice. The firm is dedicated to delivering practical and effective legal strategies, prioritizing client objectives and building lasting relationships.

Firm Philosophy

Henderson Samuel approaches legal challenges guided by three core principles: understand, innovate, and solve. This philosophy underpins their commitment to developing tailored strategies that address evolving client needs. The firm's operations are further shaped by core values including being client-focused, solution-driven, collaborative, accountable, committed to delivering excellence, and people-centered.

Practice Areas

Henderson Samuel offers a broad range of legal services, including:

• Construction
• Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions
• Franchising
• Immigration
• Intellectual Property (including Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets)
• Labor & Employment
• Litigation: General Commercial
• Real Estate
• Tax

Recognition and Accolades

Henderson Samuel consistently receives industry recognition for its legal services and client commitment.

• Am Law 200: Included in the 2026 ranking of top-grossing U.S. law firms.
• Chambers USA: Multiple practices and 26 attorneys have been ranked from 2003-2026 across various areas.
• Best Law Firms®: Ranked in over 100 categories for 2026.
• The Best Lawyers in America®: For 2026, 127 attorneys were honored, with 28 named "Ones to Watch" and eight designated "Lawyer of the Year."
• BTI Consulting Group: Recognized in the BTI Super Listener A-Team (2026), BTI Most Recommended Law Firms (2025) as "Highly Recommended," and BTI Client Service A-Team (2025). Their Commercial Litigation practice was named a "Litigation Standout" and "Litigation Noteworthy" in 2026.
• Benchmark Litigation: Consistently "Highly Recommended" for Litigation in Ohio and Missouri, and "Firm of the Year" in Ohio (10 years) and Missouri (2025).