About
With over thirty years of professional experience in the practice of law, Dohn Henion is a highly skilled attorney in Crescent City, California. He has a wide range of practice areas and a strong background in both litigation and legal scholarship. Dohn Henion has an impressive resume, with fourteen years serving as City Lawyer/City Prosecutor and four years as Del Norte County Counsel. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, as well as the Northern and Eastern Districts of California U.S. District Courts and the State Bar of California. Additionally, he has been involved in various legal associations, including the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California, California Trial Lawyers Association, California District Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Past President of the Del Norte County Bar Association. His practice areas include Real Estate and Land Use Issues, Boundary Disputes, Business and Commercial Transactions, Contract Formation and Litigation, General Employment Law, Business Representation, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Public Entity, Administrative Law, Municipal Law, and Commercial Litigation. Dohn Henion has handled thousands of complex legal matters and has tried over 90 jury, court, and administrative actions. In addition to being a dedicated advocate for his clients, Dohn Henion is also a legal scholar who has participated in over 300 continuing education courses covering a wide range of legal topics.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights
- Nursing Home Abuse
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- County Counsel
County of Del Norte
2007 - General Counsel
Crescent City Harbor Commission
2003 - General Counsel
Bertsch Ocean-View CSD
2003 - General Counsel
Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority
2000 - General Counsel
Smith River Community Services District
2000 - City Lawyer/Prosecutor/Redevelopment/Housing Authority/Public Finance
City of Crescent City
1989 - Special Cousel
Laguna Beach County Water District
1999 - General Counsel
Del Norte Economic Development Corporation
1982 - Prosecutor of Indian Offenses
U.S. Dept. of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
1982
Education
Graduation year: 1976
Graduation year: 1972
Associations
1989 - Current
1981 - Current
1980 - Current
1980 - Current
2008 - 2010
2009 - 2009
2007 - 2009
2008 - 2008
2003 - 2006
1997 - 2003
1981 - 1986
1981 - 1981