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Henson Efron

Laura Brown//June 23, 2025//

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Henson Efron

Laura Brown//June 23, 2025//

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Henson Efron

Henson Efron combines big-firm sophistication with a personalized, client-focused approach that has positioned them as a trusted, value-driven partner.

Founded in 1976, Henson Efron has grown from 10 to 65 people, including 35 attorneys. The firm has expanded from litigation, business and tax law into family law, real estate, and trust, estate and probate services. It has balanced stability with strategic evolution to respond to challenges such as the 2008 financial crisis as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The firm’s stability has come from its commitment to its people as well as its clients. Retention is a top priority, and many attorneys build lifelong careers at the firm.

The firm has emphasized work-life balance as well as a collaborative, inclusive workplace, which has helped it to be consistently recognized as a top workplace.

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