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Practice Summary Over the years, Mr. Henson's practice evolved from a mix of general corporate work and litigation to a concentration in commercial litigation and finally, family law. Henson retired from the firm in 2007.
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
- United States Supreme Court
Professional Memberships
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Fellows of the American Bar Association
- Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Lawyer Discipline (Co-Chair, 1992 - 1994)
- Minnesota State Board of Professional Responsibility (Chair, 1982 - 1986; Member, 1977 - 1982)
- Supreme Court Study Committee on Prepaid Legal Services (Chair, 1974 - 1976)
- Supreme Court Study Committee on Code of Judicial Conduct (Member, 1973 - 1974)
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Client Security Fund Committee (Chair, 1972 - 1974)
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Board of Governors (1969 - 1972)
- Hennepin County Bar Association (President, 1968 - 1969; Ethics Committee Member/Chair, 1956 - 1965)
Professional / Academic Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated
- The Best Lawyers in America, 1991-2002, Family Law Section (In prior editions, also listed under Business Litigation section)
- Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School
Other Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Legal Ethics, University of Minnesota Law School
- Guest Lecturer, Legal Ethics, William Mitchell College of Law
- Legal Counsel, Soo Line Railroad
- Military Service: U.S. Navy V-12 Officer Training; Assistant Gunnery Officer, U.S. John U. Bole, DD755
Publications / Speaking Engagements
- Numerous Continuing Legal Education Seminars, primarily on Family Law topics
Community Activities
- Board of Trustees, Emma Howe Foundation (1986 - 1990)
- Board of Trustees, Minneapolis Foundation (1976 - 1986)
- Chair, Hennepin County Mental Health, Mental Retardation Board (1968 - 1970)
- Board of Directors, Hennepin County Health & Welfare Council (1965 - 1970)
- Legal Aid Society (1965 - 1968)
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota Law School
- Bachelor of Science, Law, University of Minnesota
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