Henry W. Sappenfield

Henry Sappenfield is a trial attorney representing many of the firm's local and regional business clients.  Henry regularly represents clients before administrative agencies and in both state and federal courts.  He has particular experience handling real estate and construction disputes, employment matters and product liability litigation.

Henry utilizes this experience to advise clients regarding how best to minimize the risk of litigation and address potential disputes when they arise.

Prior to law school Henry worked as an archaeologist, attending graduate school at the University of Toronto and participating in prehistoric and forensic archaeological digs in places such as the American Southwest and the Highlands of Scotland    

Practice Areas

Education & Admissions

J.D., Boston College Law School (2002)
B.A., University of Tulsa (1997), cum laude

Massachusetts Bar (2002)
Middle District of North Carolina Bar (2008)
North Carolina Bar (2008)
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2009)
Supreme Court of the United States (2010)

Professional and Civic Activity

Durham County Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association
The Nasher Museum Friends Board
Member, Preservation Durham
Member, St. Philips Episcopal Church
Member, Triangle Modernist Houses
Participant, Doughman 2009 and 2011 Doughman Competitions

Phone:
919-490-0500

Fax:
919-490-0873
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