SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 26, 2019 — Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys, a Top 10 law firm in the country, announces the appointment of John Sweeney as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2019.

“After conducting an exhaustive executive search in 2018 our firm has selected an internationally respected legal executive with a wealth of corporate and law firm experience who will thrive in our highly dynamic environment. I wanted a strong leader to accelerate what is already working very well for our firm and John’s unique ability to translate my vision and strategy into world-class execution make him the perfect fit,” said founder Thomas J. Henry.

“Once I understood the business model and strong commitment to their clients I knew I wanted to be a part of Thomas J. Henry Trial Attorneys,” said Sweeney. “I’m joining a powerhouse law firm that has developed a recession proof business model and ranked as a Top 50 employer in the country by Glassdoor. This is a testament to the character and culture of the firm that has been built over 25 years and will continue to improve for the benefit of our professionals, staff and clients.”

“The firm is always getting the largest verdicts in the country and their trial attorneys have some of the best compensation packages I have ever seen in my 25 years of consulting on the subject. You need to look no further than the new Summer Associate Program offering the highest salary of any law firm in the United States as evidence of the commitment to attracting the most talented legal minds and being the best law firm in the country!” Sweeney stated.

Mr. Sweeney has held senior executive positions with Thomson Reuters, Ricoh Corporation, IBM and most recently as CEO of Litigation Professional Services advising major law firms and corporations around the world on strategy development and the business of law. He has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post and CIO Magazine for business innovation and recognized by Law Dragon as a Top 100 Legal Strategist in the United States. He has consulted to some of the largest corporations and firms in the world including DLA Piper, Akin Gump, O’Melveny & Myers, DuPont, Zurich Financial Services and Bristol Myers Squib.

John Sweeney replaces former CEO Michael E. Henry. Michael E. Henry joined the Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys in 1997 and had a successful and established career with the firm.

About Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys

Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys is one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the country. The firm currently houses more than 150 attorneys and 350 supporting staff in eight office locations across Texas in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso and Houston.

Each year, the firm is consistently recognized for achieving record-breaking verdicts and industry milestones.

In 2018, Newsweek.com named Thomas J. Henry one of the “Best Personal Injury Attorneys” in the country.

In 2017, the firm achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for the year (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by Texas Lawyer, an ALM company). That same year, the firm was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident and Negligent Supervision Verdicts for the year (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law,” noting Thomas J. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Thomas J. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

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SAN ANONTIO, TX (January 14, 2019) – Texas personal injury attorney Thomas J. Henry was featured in Bloomberg Businessweek as the publication highlighted his firm’s “clear commitment to client satisfaction.”

In the feature, Thomas J. Henry recalled notable cases that had an impact on him as an attorney and a resident of South Texas. One such case involved a Texas woman who was catastrophically injured in a company vehicle accident in San Antonio, Texas.  Over the course of the case, Thomas J. Henry and his trial team discovered that the driver of the company vehicle was on his cell phone immediately before the collision and that he had a history of using his cell phone while driving.

Further, Thomas J. Henry’s team found that the company that employed the driver allowed executive employees to use their cell phones while driving, despite being aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving. By the end of the trial, Thomas J. Henry had secured a multi-million verdict on behalf of his client.

“The jury ruled in favor of my client, determining that the accident was caused by the employer’s lack of safety management as well as the driver’s failure to use caution,” said Thomas J. Henry.

The verdict was recognized as one of the Top 10 Texas Verdicts of 2017 by Top Verdict.

Thomas J.  Henry is quick to point out that results like this are not achieved through legal prowess alone. In order to achieve consistent success for your clients, an attorney must care about the people he is representing.

“If you work for me and caring about our clients isn’t your top priority, then this isn’t the place for you,” said Thomas J. Henry. “In the aftermath of a life- altering injury or the loss of a loved one, what people need more than anything else is compassion. Lives and relationships may be irrevocably changed; I want to be a part of helping them become as whole as possible”

Thomas J. Henry continued by pledging  “My promise to clients—my guarantee—is that we will do everything in our power to successfully resolve their case. I’m thankful to every person who chooses to allow Thomas J. Henry to tell their story.”

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry founded Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys 25 years ago. The firm has grown into one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in the country. Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys currently houses more than 135 attorneys and 350 supporting staff in eight office locations across Texas in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

Each year, the firm is consistently recognized for achieving record-breaking verdicts and industry milestones.

In 2018, Newsweek.com named Thomas J. Henry one of the “Best Personal Injury Attorneys” in the country.

In 2017, the firm achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for the year  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com). That same year, the firm was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts for the year (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com.)

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law,” noting Thomas J. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Thomas J. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 12, 2018) – Glassdoor has recognized Texas personal injury law firm Thomas J. Henry as one of the Best Places to Work in the United States for 2019. The San Antonio-based law firm ranked among the “Top 50 Small to Medium-sized Businesses” in the nation when it came to employee satisfaction, with an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Winners are chosen based employee feedback. Before considering an employer, Glassdoor checks employee reviews for authenticity, quality, and consistency. Other criteria considered by Glassdoor include:

• Career Opportunities
• Compensation and Benefits
• Culture and Values
• Senior Management
• Work to Life Balance

“A business is only as good as the people who work for it,” said firm founder Thomas J. Henry. “At Thomas J. Henry, we take care of our employees so that they can take care of our clients.”

Thomas J. Henry Celebrates 25^th Anniversary with New Benefits Package and $10 Million Party for Employees

In 2018, the firm celebrated its 25th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, founder Thomas J. Henry hosted an extravagant $10 million star-studded bash for the law firm’s employees. The evening was hosted by actor-comedian George Lopez with feature performances by top world-renowned music artists: Austin Mahone and Enrique Iglesias, and a special surprise guest performance. There was also a DJ set by Lil Jon and a closing stage show by The Chainsmokers.

“We wouldn’t have made it to 25 years without the hard work and dedication of our valued employees, some of whom have been with the firm since the very beginning,” Thomas J. Henry stated. “I wanted to show them a great time to thank them for helping us build this legacy.”

In the weeks leading up to the party, Thomas J. Henry unveiled a new and improved benefits package considered to be among the best in the legal industry. Additions included a premier 401(k) retirement package with immediate vesting and 100% employer match up to 4% as well as the addition of All-Purpose Leave to the firm’s existing paid vacation offering, new paid holidays, and significant updates to employee recognition programs. The package also includes employer-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance, a $50,000 Term Life/Accidental Death and Personal Loss package at no costs to employees, continuing education opportunities, and an extensive Wellness Program.

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys is one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in the country. The firm currently houses more than 135 attorneys and 350 supporting staff in eight office locations across Texas in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

Each year, the firm is consistently recognized for achieving record-breaking verdicts and industry milestones.

In 2018, Newsweek.com named Thomas J. Henry one of the “Best Personal Injury Attorneys” in the country.

In 2017, the firm achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for the year  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com). That same year, the firm was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts for the year (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com.)

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law,” noting Thomas J. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Thomas J. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (November 29, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry is giving away tickets for the WBO World Super Middleweight Championship Fight happening on December 14, 2018 in Corpus Christi, Texas! Winners will watch as WBO World Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto Ramirez defends his title against Jesse Hart.  A special few will be selected to win 5th row ringside seats that face the television cameras! Winners will be chosen by December 11, 2018, so register now!

To enter, visit tjhlaw.com/boxing.

WBO WORLD SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS:

• Date: Friday, December 14, 2018
• Location:
  • American Bank Center
    1901 N Shoreline Blvd
    Corpus Christi, TX 78401

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the founder and owner of one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in Texas. The firm currently houses more than 125 attorneys and 350 supporting staff. The firm has eight locations in Texas- with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

For the past 25 years, Thomas J. Henry has maintained a reputation of success. The firm consistently secures record-breaking results and achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com) That same year, Thomas J. Henry also secured two of the top 50 verdicts in Texas. Thomas J. Henry was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts of 2017 by Top Verdict (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Thomas J. Henry also stands as a pillar of the Texas community. Throughout the year, Mr. Henry sponsors youth basketball camps put on by NBA stars, including former Spurs players Danny Green and Tony Parker, giving deserving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn from the best. Every October, the firm hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities. Each November, the Thomas J. Henry Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving turkeys to thousands of families in Texas. For two decades, Thomas J. Henry has helped families in need, the sick, the poor, and the disabled have Thanksgiving dinner.

Thomas J. Henry is a loyal contributor to a number of causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics, and consistently contributes to educational causes. Recently, he made a substantial donation toward the construction of a multi-million dollar tennis facility at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. For years, his iPad giveaway program provided needy students with computers for school.

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Corpus Christi, TX (October 16, 2018) – Lawyer and philanthropist Thomas J. Henry donated three vehicles to the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) in Corpus Christi Tuesday through the “One Car One Difference” program. The funds raised help support RMHC programs for families with sick children.

“I have seen first-hand the good work that Ronald McDonald house does for families. When a child is hurt and hospitalized, they need their family nearby. Ronald McDonald House acts as a safe haven in a storm, keeping families together and nearby while their children are being treated. We have had many injured clients utilize the Ronald McDonald House right here in Corpus Christi.”

Thomas J. Henry has made a commitment going forward to donate all retired company cars to the Ronald McDonald House in Corpus Christi.

About Ronald McDonald House Corpus Christi

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Corpus Christi is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation. The facility opened in 1990 and is funded entirely by community investments. Ronald McDonald House of Corpus Christi serves families who travel far from home for their children’s healthcare needs. The House provides living quarters for families as well as comfort, support and resources for families with sick children just minutes from the hospital.

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the founder and owner of one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in Texas. The firm currently houses more than 125 attorneys and 350 supporting staff. The firm has eight locations in Texas- with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

For the past 25 years, Thomas J. Henry has maintained a reputation of success. The firm consistently secures record-breaking results and achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com). Thomas J. Henry was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts of 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Thomas J. Henry also stands as a pillar of the Texas community. Throughout the year, Mr. Henry sponsors youth basketball camps put on by NBA stars, including former Spurs players Danny Green and Tony Parker, giving deserving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn from the best. Every October, the firm hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities. Each November, the Thomas J. Henry Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving turkeys to thousands of families in Texas. For two decades, Thomas J. Henry has helped families in need, the sick, the poor, and the disabled have Thanksgiving dinner.

Thomas J. Henry is a loyal contributor to a number of causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics, and consistently contributes to educational causes. Recently, he made a substantial donation toward the construction of a multi-million dollar tennis facility at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. For years, his iPad giveaway program provided needy students with computers for school.

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San Antonio, TX (October 22, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry is proud to present San Antonio’s Inaugural Celebrity Fan Fest. The two-day interactive fan festival will include appearances by top A-list celebrities, including Academy Award® Winner Ben Affleck. In anticipation for the event, Thomas J. Henry will be giving away free VIP tickets.

Ben Affleck will be joined by fellow “Justice League” cast members Jason Momoa, who will be starring in the upcoming holiday blockbuster movie, “Aquaman,” and Ray Fisher. Fisher was most recently seen as Victor Stone (aka Cyborg) in “Justice League and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Other notable guest appearances include, “Stargate: Atlantis” stars Joe Flanigan (Major/Lt. Colonel John Sheppard) and Jewel Staite (Dr. Jennifer Keller), CW Network’s “iZombie” stars David Anders (Blaine DeBeers) and Aly Michalka (Peyton Charles).

Contestants have the chance to win a pair of 2-day VIP tickets to Celebrity Fan Fest happening Nov. 10-11, 2018 at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, TX! This includes VIP admission and seating to one Celebrity Panel and a photo op with Jason Momoa and Ray Fisher as well as a 4-pack of tickets to SA/Austin Aquarium, souvenir lanyard, t-shirt and poster collection of the Justice League Cast!

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Celebrity Fan Fest is a two-day interactive fan festival featuring special appearances by prominent film and television celebrities. The “fan festival experience” offers an elevated immersive form of entertainment including celebrity meet and greet opportunities, “Vendor Village”, special performances by the stars, plus much more. The event will lead up to the 2019 Celebrity Movie Con also produced by PMX Events.

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the founder and owner of one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in Texas. The firm currently houses more than 125 attorneys and 350 supporting staff. The firm has eight locations in Texas- with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

For the past 25 years, Thomas J. Henry has maintained a reputation of success. The firm consistently secures record-breaking results and achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com). Thomas J. Henry was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts of 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Thomas J. Henry also stands as a pillar of the Texas community. Throughout the year, Mr. Henry sponsors youth basketball camps put on by NBA stars, including former Spurs players Danny Green and Tony Parker, giving deserving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn from the best. Every October, the firm hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities. Each November, the Thomas J. Henry Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving turkeys to thousands of families in Texas. For two decades, Thomas J. Henry has helped families in need, the sick, the poor, and the disabled have Thanksgiving dinner.

Thomas J. Henry is a loyal contributor to a number of causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics, and consistently contributes to educational causes. Recently, he made a substantial donation toward the construction of a multi-million dollar tennis facility at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. For years, his iPad giveaway program provided needy students with computers for school.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (October 17, 2018) – Texas attorney Thomas J. Henry will be giving away thousands of Thanksgiving turkeys this month as part of his firm’s annual Turkey Giveaway.

The free public giveaway (with four pick-up locations in the Coastal Bend) will take place Saturday, November 17. Pickup locations include Alice, San Diego, Freer, and Corpus Christi, Texas.

A special giveaway for pre-approved churches and non-profit organizations will take place Friday, November 16 at the firm’s office in downtown Corpus Christi.

Thomas J. Henry started the Turkey Giveaway in Corpus Christi, Texas more than 20 years ago. Over the years, additional pickup locations were added in Alice, San Diego, and Freer in order to accommodate even more South Texas residents.

The Corpus Christi giveaway remains the largest giveaway location, with thousands of individuals waiting in a line that winds around Thomas J. Henry’s Starr Street office and through downtown Corpus Christi. Oftentimes, the first individuals begin lining up in front of the firm’s office the night before the giveaway.

In recent years, the Corpus Christi event has been expanded to include local vendors and a free kids zone with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a petting zoo, clowns, carnival games, free face painting, free popcorn, and more.

Interested media is invited to attend all events.

CHURCH AND NON-PROFIT GIVEAWAY* – Friday, November 16, 2018

*This giveaway is not open to the public- all churches and organizations were pre-approved and notified.

Corpus Christi, Texas

• Friday, November 16, 2018
• Thomas J. Henry Corpus Christi Office: 521 Starr Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
• 2pm – 4pm

PUBLIC GIVEAWAYS – Saturday, November 17, 2018

Alice, Texas

• Saturday, November 17, 2018
• Jim Wells County Fair Grounds: 3001 South Johnson Street, Alice, Texas 78332
• 8am – 9am

San Diego, Texas

• Saturday, November 17, 2018
• San Diego City Hall: 404 N. Mier Street, San Diego, Texas 78384
• 9am – 10am

Freer, Texas

• Saturday, November 17, 2018
• Duval-Freer Airport: 5348 E. Hwy 44, Freer, Texas 78384
• 10am – 11am

Corpus Christi, Texas

• Saturday, November 17, 2018
• Thomas J. Henry Corpus Christi Office: 521 Starr Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
• 12:00pm – 3:00pm

ABOUT THOMAS J. HENRY

Thomas J. Henry is the founder of one of the largest personal injury firms in the United States and has been representing injured victims nationwide for more than 25 years. Thomas J. Henry has offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and Houston and has garnered a reputation for obtaining record-breaking verdicts on behalf of clients involved in wrongful death, on the job injury, child injury, pharmaceutical litigation, product liability, catastrophic injury, and company vehicle accident cases.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums and has been named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by the National Trial Lawyers and a “Top Birth Injury Advocate” by Parenting Magazine. In 2016, Thomas J. Henry was designated a Lifetime Charter Member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys of America.”

Thomas J. Henry is also well-known for his philanthropy, having provided for numerous local, national, and international causes throughout his career. In addition to his Annual Turkey Giveaway, Thomas J. Henry is a regular sponsor of the Tony Parker Skills Clinic basketball camps which give deserving kids a chance to learn basketball skills from Spurs Point Guard Tony Parker and frequently contributes to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics. Every October, Thomas J. Henry hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event held in San Antonio and Corpus Christi that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 9, 2018) – San Antonio lawyer Thomas J. Henry has been recognized by Texas Lawyer (an ALM publication) as achieving the largest worker/workplace negligence verdict recorded in Texas in 2017 with a $45.3 million verdict secured on behalf of a client who was severely injured in a San Antonio company vehicle accident.

The verdict was also recognized by Top Verdict as one of the Top 10 Verdicts achieved in Texas in 2017.

About the Company Vehicle Accident Verdict

The $45.3 million verdict was awarded by a Bexar County jury in JENNY HENNES v. JC FODALE ENERGY SERVICES, LLC AND MICKEY HUNT. The case was tried in the 45^th District Court, and Hon. Stephani Walsh presided.

The case dealt with a 2015 crash between Mickey Hunt, an employee of JC Fodale Energy Services, LLC, a privately held oilfield services company, and 35-year-old Jenny Hennes, Thomas J. Henry’s client. Jenny Hennes was headed southbound on Interstate 35 in San Antonio when her vehicle was rear-ended by Mickey Hunt’s SUV. The collision forced Hennes’ vehicle off the road and into the left median. Hennes suffered neck, back, and shoulder injuries.

Mickey Hunt and his employer, JC Fodale, both denied any responsibility for the crash, and the case went to trial. After nearly three weeks of hearings, jurors decided that the crash was caused by a lack of safety management by JC Fodale’s executives and by Mr. Hunt’s failure to drive in a safe and careful manner.

During trial, Thomas J. Henry called on multiple expert witnesses, including world renowned cell phone expert Ben Levitan, a holder of 29 patents on cell phone technology, to help demonstrate how the crash occurred. Ultimately, Thomas J. henry was able to show that Hunt was on his cell phone immediately before the crash and that he had been a “heavy user” of his cell phone while behind the wheel in the months preceding the collision.

Breakdown of the Victim’s Injuries and the Company Vehicle Verdict

Jenny Hennes required neck surgery following the crash, and the jury learned that Hennes would require future surgery on her neck and/or back as a result of the crash in addition to future shoulder surgery. The jury also learned that Hennes would have difficulty obtaining employment.

The jury verdict was unanimous with the following findings as to negligence and gross negligence of the defendants and the following damages:

• Past and Future Physical Pain and Mental Anguish: $7,250,000
• Past and Future Loss of Earning Capacity: $1,100,000
• Past and Future Disfigurement: $300,000
• Past and Future Physical Impairment: $2,900,000
• Past and Future Medical Expenses: $1,265,000
• Punitive Damages: $32,500,000

Thomas J. Henry, the lead trial lawyer in the case, had an experienced trial team devoted to presenting the best possible case to the jury for Mrs. Hennes. Members of his senior trial team included Dale Hicks and Richard Hunnicutt.

About Thomas J. Henry

This award is the latest in a number of accolades granted to the San Antonio attorney. In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is also a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

EL PASO, TX (October 8, 2018) – San Antonio attorney Thomas J. Henry is giving away tickets for a VIP experienced to watch the WBC World Super Featherweight Championship Fight ringside happening on November 3, 2018 in El Paso, TX! Winners will sit ringside as World Super Featherweight Champion Miguel Berchelt defends his title against Miguel Roman. Winners will also receive hotel and airfare, all provided by Thomas J. Henry! Winners will be chosen by October 30, 2018, so register now!

To enter, visit tjhlaw.com/boxing.

WBC WORLD SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS:

• Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018
• Location:
  • Don Haskins Center
    151 Glory Rd, El Paso, TX 79902
    El Paso, Texas, 79902

About Thomas J. Henry

Thomas J. Henry is the founder and owner of one of the largest plaintiff’s firms in Texas. The firm currently houses more than 125 attorneys and 350 supporting staff. The firm has eight locations in Texas- with offices in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin, El Paso, and Houston.

For the past 25 years, Thomas J. Henry has maintained a reputation of success. The firm consistently secures record-breaking results and achieved one of the 10 largest verdicts recorded in Texas for 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com). Thomas J. Henry was also recognized as achieving the #1 Texas Car Accident, Bus Accident, and Negligent Supervision Verdicts of 2017  (awarded in 2017 to Thomas J. Henry by TopVerdict.com).

In 2016, Forbes Magazine named Thomas J. Henry a “Texas Leader in Law”, noting Mr. Henry’s ability to secure large financial awards, his positive reputation among professional peers, and his dedication to philanthropy at the local, national, and global levels. That same year, Thomas J. Henry was featured in Legal Leaders’ Texas’ Top Rated Lawyer guide and received the Litigator Award for extraordinary achievements in the fields of auto accident, catastrophic injury, personal injury, and negligent security litigation.

Thomas J. Henry is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum – the latter of which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with less than 1% of U.S. lawyers listed as members. Mr. Henry has also been declared a Lifetime Charter member of Rue Ratings’ “Best Attorneys in America.”

Thomas J. Henry also stands as a pillar of the Texas community. Throughout the year, Mr. Henry sponsors youth basketball camps put on by NBA stars, including former Spurs players Danny Green and Tony Parker, giving deserving kids a chance to improve their skills and learn from the best. Every October, the firm hosts “Bark in the Park,” a community event that raises thousands of dollars for local pet charities. Each November, the Thomas J. Henry Turkey Giveaway provides Thanksgiving turkeys to thousands of families in Texas. For two decades, Thomas J. Henry has helped families in need, the sick, the poor, and the disabled have Thanksgiving dinner.

Thomas J. Henry is a loyal contributor to a number of causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the Special Olympics, and consistently contributes to educational causes. Recently, he made a substantial donation toward the construction of a multi-million dollar tennis facility at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. For years, his iPad giveaway program provided needy students with computers for school.

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