Law Firm Overview

Welcome to Tedford & Henry – the only law firm with a national practice devoted to fire science litigation.

At Tedford & Henry, our primary focus is litigating cases that involve numerous fire science and product liability issues, with those cases concerning appliances, household products, heating equipment, catastrophic fire losses, explosions, loss of life and property damage. Tedford & Henry applies fire science principles to the world of litigation in securing excellent results for its clients.

The attorneys of Tedford & Henry specialize in fire related issues by utilizing their expertise in fire science to challenge unfounded or baseless "scientific" opinions by opposing experts. The members of Tedford & Henry understand the governing principles which apply to fire investigations, including NFPA 921; and the methodology necessary to successfully litigate fire science cases.

The attorneys at Tedford & Henry have devoted substantial time and used numerous resources to educate themselves on basic and advanced fire science, and have received special training in the classroom and in the field regarding fire investigation methodology. Additionally, the attorneys of Tedford & Henry are active members of the National Association of Fire Investigators, International Association of Fire Investigators, International Association of Arson Investigators and the National Fire Protection Association. Attorney Henry has become certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators.

Tedford & Henry stands out from other law firms who say they "handle" fire cases because they commit themselves to fully understanding the information presented to them by expert witnesses and conduct thorough investigations while utilizing resources and individuals that specialize in the field of fire science litigation. We are proud of our success at exculpating our clients’ products and services at the fire scene, thus avoiding litigation.

At Tedford & Henry, we believe that clients are entitled to an expertise beyond just general litigation. Clients deserve more than just expert advice; they deserve expert attorneys with knowledge and skill that has been proven time and time again to be outstanding and above the highest expectations.

Areas of Practice

• Products Liability Law
• Fire & Science Litigation
• Fire & Science Arson
• Fire & Science Product Liability Defense
• Fire & Science Negligence
• Case Evaluation & Mediation
• Statewide & National Representation

West Practice Categories

Mediation, Insurance Law, International Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Products Liability Law