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
How dangerous is distracted driving?
Poor behaviors behind the wheel greatly increase the risk of collision. This is especially true when it comes to texting while driving, which is a major issue that is unfortunately common among motorists. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
How well do helmets protect your head?
Helmets provide much-needed protection to bicyclists who decide to hit the roadways, and it is a safety must-have by many professionals and cyclists alike. After all, you need all the protection you can get when going up against the might of a larger vehicle. But do...
Losing (and recovering) rights after a domestic violence protective order
The United States Constitution and federal and state laws grant us all certain essential rights. Under certain circumstances, a judge can suspend or even revoke certain rights. When a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) is filed against someone, that person may...