James Leighton Henson
Honors and Awards
- International Law Society, Member
- Public Interest Law Society, Member
- Legal Aid of NC Award for Handling Pro-bono Case, 2018
Professional Associations and Memberships
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member, 2009 to Present
- North Carolina State Bar, Member, 2009 to Present
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2009
Education
- Elon University School of Law, Greensboro, North Carolina
- J.D. - 2009
- Honors: Member of Charter Class
- Honors: Member, International Law Society
- Honors: Member, Public Interest Law Society
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina
- B.A. - 2005
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: 5-Time Dean's List
- Honors: Psi Chi Honor Society
- Honors: Men’s Varsity Soccer Team, 2 years
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Sociology
Areas of Practice
- Social Security Disability
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
- Criminal Misdemeanors
- DWI
- Traffic Violations
- Drug Violations
Recent Blog Posts
Could a mistake in your application lead to an SSD denial?
Social Security Disability has very strict guidelines for approval. The Social Security Administration sets precise things you must do to meet the requirements to receive benefits. One of the top reasons why people do not get benefits is that they made mistakes in...
How healthy are long-haul truck drivers?
Because semi-trucks may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, their drivers must be careful not to collide with smaller vehicles. Regrettably, when truck accidents happen, fatalities are not exactly uncommon. In fact, in 2019, more than 5,000 Americans lost their lives in...
Common mistakes you should avoid when estate planning
Estate planning is an important responsibility that provides for your loved ones after you pass. Unfortunately, too many people make simple mistakes that could cause their family additional hardships. Here are common mistakes that you should avoid when estate...