Business Details
We are Seward Henderson, a boutique litigation firm founded in 2015 that specializes exclusively in complex, high-stakes defense work for clients across Michigan. Our client roster includes municipalities, public employees, insurers, and private institutions that rely on our deep expertise in high-risk legal matters. We bring meticulous case preparation, strategic creative problem-solving, and extensive real-world courtroom experience to every matter we handle. Since our founding, we have built a reputation for disciplined, outcome-focused advocacy that prioritizes our clients goals above all else. We pursue early, favorable resolutions whenever possible to minimize unnecessary cost and disruption for our clients. When litigation is unavoidable, we fight for decisive, winning outcomes that protect our clients interests and core missions.
We do not wait for cases to unfold on their own termswe proactively drive every matter toward the best possible result. Our team combines the focused, personalized attention of a small firm with the deep resources and expertise of a large national practice. We maintain full transparency with our clients at every stage of the legal process, providing clear direction and consistent updates. Our commitment to exceptional results and client-centered service has earned us the trust of organizations and individuals across Michigan. We adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in all our legal work, ensuring reliability and integrity in every interaction.
We do not wait for cases to unfold on their own termswe proactively drive every matter toward the best possible result. Our team combines the focused, personalized attention of a small firm with the deep resources and expertise of a large national practice. We maintain full transparency with our clients at every stage of the legal process, providing clear direction and consistent updates. Our commitment to exceptional results and client-centered service has earned us the trust of organizations and individuals across Michigan. We adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in all our legal work, ensuring reliability and integrity in every interaction.
Highlights and features
- We have secured defense verdicts and Sixth Circuit appellate victories.
- Our founding partner has over 30 years of litigation experience.
- Our strategic approach minimizes unnecessary litigation costs for our clients.
- We offer meticulous legal analysis and transparent case updates.
- Our small-firm attention paired with large-firm expertise ensures personalized service.
Services
Appellate Practice
Our appellate practice handles cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and Michigan Court of Appeals. We represent municipal, public entity, insurer, and private institutional clients facing high-stakes appellate matters. Our team leverages deep appellate expertise to craft persuasive, strategic arguments that protect client interests and pursue favorable outcomes.
General Litigation
Our general litigation practice handles a wide range of complex civil disputes for public and private clients across Michigan. We manage every phase of litigation from initial investigation and strategy development through trial and post-trial proceedings. Our proactive, detail-oriented approach ensures we build strong, defensible cases that prioritize our clients goals and minimize unnecessary risk.
Personal Injury Defense
Our personal injury defense practice represents insurers, municipalities, and private institutions facing high-value injury claims. We leverage deep expertise in discovery, liability assessment, and trial advocacy to build strong defenses for our clients. Our proactive case management strategy minimizes unnecessary costs and positions us to secure early dismissals or favorable settlements whenever possible.
Municipal Law
Our municipal law practice provides specialized counsel to cities, townships, and other public entities across Michigan. We handle matters including zoning and land use, public buildings, highways and sidewalks, freedom of information requests, and constitutional questions. Our deep expertise in local government law ensures we deliver practical, compliant solutions that protect public interests and reduce legal risk.
Insurance Coverage
Our insurance coverage practice advises insurers on complex coverage disputes, claim valuation, and risk assessment matters. We provide clear, strategic guidance to help insurers resolve coverage questions efficiently and protect their financial interests. Our teams deep understanding of insurance law and policy ensures we deliver reliable, outcome-focused counsel for every coverage matter we handle.
