Henny Lawrence Shomar, an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell®, focuses his practice in complex litigation matters, including commercial & business litigation, marital and family law, probate litigation, and creditor’s rights. Henny advocates for firm clients in several capacities both in state and federal court. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters, as a “Rising Star” naming him as one of the top 2.5% of lawyers.
A well-rounded litigator, Henny has a broad scope of experience in handling many different aspects of litigation and general representation. In commercial and business litigation, Henny offers a wide range of representation in litigation matters for individuals and businesses. Additionally, Henny offers representation for businesses and individuals in their general business matters with an eye on protecting their interests against future litigation, in conjuncture with Tripp Scott’s experienced and capable corporate department. In the field of marital and family law, Henny advocates for clients in a number of areas, including dissolution of marriage actions, post-judgment modification and enforcement proceedings, paternity cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and mediations. In probate, Henny has represented individuals, both as beneficiaries, creditors, personal representatives, trustee/co-trustee, as well as businesses in probate, estate, and trust related matters. He has also handled over five-hundred non-jury trials on behalf of commercial and consumer lenders across the State of Florida in the field of creditor’s rights. Henny handles collection matters, residential and commercial foreclosure matters, as well as creditor claims in bankruptcy, probate, and other proceedings as necessary.
Henny holds a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, where he was an active member of the student body including membership in the Public Interest Law Society and Phi Alpha Delta. Through his time in law school, Henny worked several clerkship and internship positions gaining valuable experience in the areas of family, personal injury, contractual, and foreclosure law.
Prior to law school, Henny graduated from the University at Buffalo and holds a bachelor’s degree with a major in political science and a minor in history. During his undergraduate studies, Henny received National Honors in Political Science from Pi Sigma Alpha, was a University Scholar, and was appointed associate justice to the Student Wide Judiciary of the University at Buffalo Student Government.
Juris Doctor
Major: Political Science
Minor: History