WILLIAM C. HENRY

       “W.C.” Henry joined the Firm in December 2003 to practice Local Government Civil Litigation and Real Property law. He earned a B. S. from the U. S. Air Force Academy, an M. A. in East Asian History from Indiana University, and a J. D. from Fordham University in New York City. He is admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. Middle District of Florida, the Court of Military Appeals, and the State Courts of New York and Florida.

       Mr. Henry is a Vietnam vet. He retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Colonel in 1993 after a 24 year career, serving in various operational intelligence, judge advocate and management positions around the world, including two tours of duty (1977 - 1980 and 1986 - 1989) at Tyndall Air Force Base. His decorations include the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. Mr. Henry then worked 10 years for the Manatee County Attorney’s Office in Bradenton, becoming Chief Assistant County Attorney in 1999 and obtaining broad experience in local government law and civil litigation.

       Mr. Henry received the Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award for the 12th Circuit in 1995. For the four years, he served on the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Manasota. He also served on the Manatee County Bar Association’s Law Library and Pro Bono Legal Advice Committees. In the past, he was active in coaching youth baseball and soccer, including here in Bay County. He has again become involved in activities serving our community’s interest, volunteering for The Florida Supreme Court, "Justice Teaching" program and The Judicial Nomination Committee.  He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar, the Military Officers Association of America and the Disabled American Veterans.

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