William L. Henn focuses his practice on appellate litigation and mastering the intricacies of a court system that follows different rules and procedures than trial courts. Bill couples his devotion to studying this niche of litigation with his extensive experience briefing and arguing before courts of all levels.
Bill works directly with his clients throughout the entire appellate process, from the time the appeal is filed to post-judgment motions, if necessary. He critically analyzes each strategy and argument used in the trial court with sensitivity toward how it is likely to be received in the appellate courts, and is skilled at expanding or contracting the argument when necessary. He is adept at merging the often disjointed trial court materials including discovery, pleadings, and hearing transcripts with a concise statement of the law to form a coherent, succinct, and persuasive argument on appeal.
By focusing his practice on appellate litigation, Bill's knowledge and experience orchestrating effective appeals and making strategic decisions is a valuable asset to his clients.
Bill’s published cases include:
Bill lives in the Grand Rapids area with his wife, Sharon, who practices veterinary medicine, and their daughter, Clare.
