Deborah Spiess Henton

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Southern Mississippi, B.M., 1989; University of Southern Mississippi, B.M., 1989
Law School Attended:
Loyola University, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Louisiana; 1994, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1995, Mississippi (inactive); 2006, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana; 2006, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana; 1995, U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Mississippi
ISLN:
910133607

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Government Law
  • Products Liability Defense
  • Planning and Development
  • Zoning
  • Sales Tax
  • Public Records Law
  • Litigation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (25 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.6/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/20/16 in Government Agency Practice

    Debbie is a smart lawyer with the highest ethics.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/20/16 in Government

    Ms. Henton is an outstanding lawyer who exhibits the highest degree of professional legal skill and ability.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/10/12 in General Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 12/16/10 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 11/23/10 in Litigation

    Debbie has superb analytical capabilities and an outstanding work ethic. She is able to work under very stressful conditions and still produce high quality legal work. She adapts readily to the flucuating climate of litigation, yet remains even-kee... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/20/16 in Government Affairs

    Deborah is extremely hardworking and loyal to serving her client (who is currently a government entity). She has incredibly high ethical standards and is constantly pushing herself to learn and do more for her client.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 11/23/10 in Toxic Torts

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/23/10 in Tort Defense

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/06/10 in Business Torts

    To the best of my knowledge, Deborah has has always exhibited keen awareness of the legal issues at hand, and the ability to achieve often swift resolutions. She is a very hard worker, and maintains the highest degree of professionalism and civility.... Read more

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/05/16 in Litigation

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