About Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A

Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A. is a Youngstown, Ohio law firm known for general civil, trial, and appellate representation. The firm serves clients primarily in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, with work spanning commercial litigation, banking law, family law, labor and employment, corporate matters, estate planning, probate, and government law. Its longstanding community roots and broad service model support individuals, businesses, banks, and public entities in important legal matters.

Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A. provides personalized legal solutions through focused attorney experience and careful referral judgment. The firm’s lawyers concentrate on defined practice areas, allowing clients to receive informed guidance without losing the advantages of full-service representation. This approach helps businesses address contracts, banking compliance, employment concerns, and disputes while helping individuals manage family, estate, probate, and litigation matters with practical direction and confidence across changing circumstances.

Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A. applies thorough preparation and deep expertise to negotiations, trials, appeals, and complex legal planning. The firm handles contract disputes, real property conflicts, shareholder and partnership disputes, regulatory compliance, loan documentation, mortgage foreclosure, employer counseling, divorce, custody, support, wills, trusts, probate administration, and government matters. Careful preparation supports stronger outcomes when settlement, mediation, litigation, or appellate review becomes necessary in demanding civil cases statewide.

Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A. has a trusted legacy dating back to 1916, when Andrew M. Henderson founded the predecessor practice. The firm has earned a reputation for quality and integrity in legal, banking, and corporate communities. Several attorneys have achieved AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, reflecting recognized professionalism, ethical standards, and strong legal ability in service to clients and the community across generations of local practice.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Entity Creation & Organization
  • Business Contracts & Agreements
  • Business Purchases & Sales
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Torts
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial Litigation
Family Law
  • Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
  • Spousal Support & Alimony
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Modifications
  • Enforcement Actions
  • Paternity Actions
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Stepparent Adoptions
  • Pre‑Nuptial Agreements
  • Post‑Nuptial Agreements
  • Appellate Family Matters
Employment
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Discrimination & EEOC Practice
  • Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Disability Issues
  • Wage & Hour Compliance
  • Benefit Disputes
  • Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants
  • Harassment
  • Discharge & Discipline
  • Employment Litigation
Estate Planning
  • Wills & Trusts
  • Tax Planning & Wealth Transfer
  • Will & Trust Contests
  • Probate of Estates
Government
  • General Municipal Law
  • School Law
  • Township Law
  • Economic Development & Redevelopment
  • Policy Review & Preparation

Fees

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Office location for Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A

Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A

6 Central Sq #1300, Youngstown, OH 44503