True justice is all about giving the voiceless the power to defend themselves. Atty. Henry E. Reaves III has devoted his life’s work towards becoming the voice for the powerless through the Reaves Law Firm. His practice has become one of the fastest-growing mid-sized law firms in the Southeast region, focusing on personal injury law. Established in 2011, the firm fully embodies its tagline, “Let Us Be Your Voice,” with a promise to serve underrepresented populations and give them the ability to stand against the opposition.
Reaves Law Firm is a prestigious law firm that does not rely on gimmicks or jingles. They deliver on their promise with a sound mind and a just conviction, making them a reliable ally no matter the cause. The firm has served countless satisfied clients in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, with multiple seven-figure settlements for their clients. Since launching Reaves Law Firm, PLLC in 2011, Henry E. Reaves III has followed one guiding principle: “We want to be loved by our clients, we want to be respected by our peers, and we want to be feared by our opposition.”
Prior to establishing his own practice, Henry E. Reaves III graduated from Indiana University School of Law and landed his first job in a Memphis firm that defended insurance companies and corporations. But, caught between his true convictions and a job he had to work, he quickly came to realize that this was not what he wanted to do his entire life. “Basically, what I was doing was keeping hurt people from getting paid, and I had conflicts with that,” recalled the esteemed lawyer. “It didn’t sit well with me.”
Thus, he decided to finally leave the firm and pour his heart and soul into building his own practice that would help people who have been hurt rather than oppress them. With the valuable insights and knowledge, he gained during his stint at the defense firm, he has acquired the ability to look at issues from both sides. With his unique competitive edge, Henry E. Reaves III has led his practice towards numerous victories, building his firm’s reputation and granting his clients the help they deserve.
“It helps me because I got to see the other side,” he says. “I know their tactics and how they look at cases and evaluate cases. Just being on that side, living it and walking it, was priceless.” Much of Henry’s success is deeply rooted in his compassion for injured people and his expertise in the law. He has come a long way since his early days as a solo attorney, fighting and winning legal battles, including jury verdicts of $1.8 million and $1.3 million. Overall, Henry E. Reaves III has helped his clients recover millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.
Currently, Henry E. Reaves III is poised to continue helping his community. He envisions Reaves Law Firm becoming one of the biggest and foremost personal injury law firms in the United States, helping underrepresented people gain a voice inside and outside of the court. Additionally, as a person of color himself, he hopes to inspire other people from his community to reach for their dreams and build upon their success. Henry has become a beacon of light for his community, and his unfaltering will is a testament to his passion for the people.
