Britain Henry2021-06-04T08:57:31+00:00

Britain Henry

Britain Henry

Britain Henry

Partner

Experience

Mr. Henry is a partner at Goldstein Law Partners. At his core, Mr. Henry describes himself as a general practitioner. His practice reflects this sentiment. It includes a plethora of different and wide-ranging subject matter, from litigation concerning ordinary business disputes, land use controversies and landlord/tenant disputes to the representation of individuals in pardon and expungement proceedings. Although he is a seasoned litigator, Mr. Henry is genuinely committed to finding solutions for his clients that avoid costly court fees whenever feasible.

With a concentration on business and transactional law, corporate and non-profit governance and general civil litigation, his clients include entrepreneurs, established businesses, start-ups, developers and ordinary individuals, including advising clients regarding the intricacies of wills, trusts and estate planning. This service is often advantageous for Mr. Henry’s business clients, who frequently find it necessary to ensure their estate planning compliments the framework for their business succession.

Mr. Henry routinely handles tax assessment appeals, including the litigation that often ensues, and he appears routinely before Township Commissioners, Zoning Hearing Boards and other municipal authorities for land use work. He has experience and familiarity with the artistry and subtle nuances that often control whether the board chooses to grant a particular variance or conditional use request.

Mr. Henry devotes a portion of his practice to elections law, ethics and campaign finance law and has the unique experience representing candidates running for local, state and federal offices. He advises his clients on how best to navigate the complex structure of state and federal campaign finance laws, ensuring they are armed with needed knowledge to maintain compliance. Mr. Henry has also represented clients in election litigation before various county and state courts, including the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.

Areas of Practice

  • Civil Litigation
  • Business Advising
  • Contract Disputes
  • Collections
  • Elections, Ethics and Campaign Finance Law
  • Zoning and Land Use
  • Firearms Law
  • Landlord/Tenant Disputes
  • Tax Assessment Appeals
  • Eminent Domain
  • Pardons and Record Expungements
  • FOIA and RTKL Matters
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Wills, Trusts and Incapacity Planning

Education

Mr. Henry received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the Western District of Pennsylvania and the District Court for the District of Columbia.

Recent Representations

  • Assisted an entrepreneur in all phases of the multimillion-dollar acquisition of a closely held manufacturer, including: (1) drafting and negotiating the asset purchase agreement; (2) performing due diligence and review of company financials; and (3) handling the closing and final settlement of the sale.
  • Successfully represented multiple clients before the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons to restore their civil rights and clear their records.
  • Achieved a six-figure settlement in a breach of contract case for a local family run business
  • Negotiated a 70% reduction in payment fora business client in a debt collection matter

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Bucks County Bar Association
  • Advisory Committee Member of the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Bucks County Bar Association
  • Board Member for local non-profit
  • Court-appointed arbitration panelist for the Bucks County Arbitration Program
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