Edmund ("Ed") Henry's courtroom experience and shrewd legal analysis allow him to get to the heart of a client's case. In his business litigation practice, he has represented clients in various industries, including aviation, pharmaceutical and real estate. He also chairs the Construction Litigation Practice Group in the firm's Miami office.
Experience
In a career committed to helping clients protect U.S. and international businesses, Mr. Henry has resolved a wide variety of disputes, including contract disputes and business torts. He represents clients at the state and federal levels and is also experienced in appellate and arbitration matters. This includes arbitrations under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association, JAMMS, and the London Court of International Arbitration.
He has been named a "top lawyer" in litigation by the South Florida Legal Guide and Florida Super Lawyers.
Construction Litigation
Highly regarded for his work in construction litigation, Mr. Henry serves contractors, design and engineering professionals, and developers in many areas. Examples of previous cases include defending a contractor on a hurricane-related building collapse and advising a luxury hotel in a successful malpractice suit against an architectural firm. He also works with owners, developers and condominium associations to prosecute claims or defend against them.
Mr. Henry authored Chapter 9 of the Florida Bar CLE Manual on Construction Law and Practice, titled "Trial Preparation."
Background
Prior to joining Shutts & Bowen, Mr. Henry served as law clerk to the Honorable Bryan Simpson of the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review.
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1975
- University of the South (Sewanee), B.A., English,
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
- U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Dade County Bar Association
