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EXPERT Q&A with THOMAS J. HENRY
Q: What inspired you to get into the practice of law?
I wanted to do better for myself and my family, so I was driven to succeed from a very early age. I have always been a natural protector. Someone willing to stand up for those in need. Once I was introduced to personal injury law and helping injured people, I never looked back.
Q: What separates your firm from others?
Experience – Thomas J Henry Law has 30 years of experience helping injured clients secure life-changing results.
Philanthropy - My law firm is not just committed to helping our clients, we are also committed to bettering our communities. I am living proof of how an accomplished business owner can reinvest their own success into improving their local, national, and even global communities. Through our philanthropic work, my law firm and I have been able to help tens of thousands of people across the world.
Meticulous and Methodical Development of Cases – Thomas J Henry Law has established itself by the meticulous and methodical way we develop our cases, and this approach has allowed us to achieve record-breaking results year after year. What we like to say is that “the only case that matters is yours.”
Training – Dedication to serving others has been my passion. I am also very passionate about making sure that other legal professionals that work at the firm can provide the highest level of service possible to people in need, whether injured or having lost a loved one.
Q: What are the core values of your law firm?
Tenacity, perseverance and “know how” – I have developed policies, procedures, and methodologies that allow members of my firm to win multi-million-dollar lawsuits and settlements day in and day out.
Q: What was the highest award that you’ve received for a client in a civil case?
Most of the awards my law firm has received for our clients are confidential. Suffice it to say, we have recovered billions and billions of dollars over my career. What I prefer to measure my firm’s success on is the number of people we have helped and the number of people we have had a positive impact on.
Q: What do you feel is your greatest success as an attorney?
As an attorney, my greatest successes are 2-fold. First, Thomas J Henry Law has been fortunate enough to help tens of thousands of people over the years. Second, we currently employ over 700 employees, 300 of which are attorneys. Impacting so many professionals by helping them advance their career while making a meaningful impact on clients’ lives is rewarding.
Q: What do you feel are your greatest obstacles as an attorney? Every case can have its own challenges and difficulties, but one thing is for certain: using a proper methodology to develop cases gives clients the best chance at obtaining positive results. Thomas J Henry Law clients deserve the best and brightest legal talent available, so that is what I hire. We have grown our workforce by at least 20% due in large part to the high level of attention the law firm receives from the legal community across the country because of our reputation for securing record-breaking results.
Q: What advice do you have for someone who is looking to acquire the services of an attorney of your caliber?
It’s simple, don’t hesitate, just call. At Thomas J Henry Law, you don’t pay unless we win your case. Take advantage of our experience, our commitment to service, and our reputation.
Q: What advice would you have for future attorneys looking to follow in your footsteps?
My advice would be to put the client first. Always do what’s in the best interest of the client. I am proud and honored to serve so many people and families all over Texas and the United States, handling cases for the past 30 years. Dedication to serving others has been my passion and driving force. Make sure it’s yours as well if you want to be a successful personal injury lawyer.