James Leighton Henson

James L. Henson graduated with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a B.A. degree in psychology and received his law degree as part of the Charter Class of Elon University School of Law with a litigation concentration. As part of a military family, Mr. Henson was raised in Jacksonville, North Carolina and currently resides in Wilmington.

• International Law Society, Member
• Public Interest Law Society, Member
• Legal Aid of NC Award for Handling Pro-bono Case, 2018

• North Carolina Bar Association, Member, 2009 to Present
• North Carolina State Bar, Member, 2009 to Present

• North Carolina, 2009

• 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

• Personal Injury
• Workers’ Compensation
• Social Security Disability