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Neil L. Henrichsen

Neil L. Henrichsen is a nationally recognized trial attorney with over 35 years of experience representing individuals, organizations, and businesses in a wide range of civil litigation and appellate matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Henrichsen has been a steadfast advocate for working people, dedicating his practice to protecting employee rights and upholding civil justice.

Mr. Henrichsen holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He is listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys and has been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer in the areas of Business Litigation and Employment Law (2021–2025). His accolades also include a Best Lawyers designation and appearances in Washington, D.C. & Baltimore’s Top Rated Lawyers, among other leading legal directories.

He represents employees exclusively in whistleblower cases, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and other employment and labor-related claims. Notable victories include:

  • A $1.4 million jury verdict for a sales employee in a commission dispute

  • A $650,000 recovery for a financial advisor in a defamation case before FINRA

  • Punitive damages awards in multiple sexual harassment jury trials

Beyond employment law, Mr. Henrichsen practices in the field of civil rights litigation, including excessive force and wrongful death cases. He has served as class counsel in national mass tort litigation and has tried numerous cases to verdict in both state and federal courts across the United States.

Mr. Henrichsen also regularly advocates for clients in arbitration forums such as FINRA, AAA, and JAMS, representing both individuals and businesses in complex disputes.  Mr. Henrichsen areas of practice include:

  • Employment Law (Discrimination, Harassment, Whistleblower Claims)

  • Civil Rights Litigation

  • Business and Commercial Litigation

  • Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation

  • Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mr. Henrichsen also regularly works in the federal and state appellate court systems and is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar.

Credentials

  • City University New York, Hunter College – B.A., cum laude
  • American University – M.A. International Law and Affairs
  • Washington College of Law, American University – Juris Doctor

Honors

  • AV Rated, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence (Martindale Hubbell)
  • Super Lawyers Award 2021-2025 Business Litigation, Employment and Labor Employee
  • Best Lawyers Award 2024-2025 for Employment and Civil Rights Law
  • Washington D.C. and & Baltimore’s Top-Rated Lawyers (ALM Media)
  • “Superb” Rating on AVVO
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers

Courts Admitted

  • District of Columbia
  • Commonwealth of Virginia
  • State of New Jersey
  • State of Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Fourth Circuit, Sixth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit
  • Numerous U.S. District Courts and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

Contact

Email: nhenrichsen@hslawyers.com
Phone: (904) 381-8183 | (202) 423-3649

Neil L. Henrichsen
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