Delton Henderson is an accomplished attorney and neutral with extensive experience in arbitration and mediation. Known for applying thoughtful analysis, procedural rigor, and a client-centered perspective to resolving disputes and fostering good business relations across commercial, contractual, consumer, and employment contexts in both the public and private sectors. He maintains a competitive fee structure that is reflective of market standards, coupled with a positive reputation in client reviews for thoroughness, analytical skills, responsiveness, integrity, and the use of technology.

 

Core Competencies & Areas of Practice

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Mediation, arbitration and neutral fact-finding
  • Contract Law & Commercial Disputes: Drafting, interpretation, breach resolution, and risk mitigation
  • Estate Planning & Succession Matters: Wills, trust, power of attorney, and digital assets
  • Business & Transactional Law: Corporate agreements, governance, negotiations, and due diligence
  • Legal Education & Training: Legal writing, client counseling, professional development and public service

Certifications, Memberships & Credentials

  • Licensed to practice law in California and New York State
  • Member, various professional legal and ADR organizations
  • Past or current roles in bar associations, arts law, and industry groups (e.g. General Counsel for The American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers and former Voting Member The Recording Academy)
  • Voluteer and pro bono involvement with California Lawyers for the Arts and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Arbitration/Mediation Profile

  • Act as neutral in dispute resolution proceedings (commercial, consumer, contract, estate)
  • Skilled in managing hearing procedures, evidentiary rulings, briefing schedules, and award drafting
  • Emphasizes fairness, due process, efficiency, and clarity in rulings and opinions
  • Drawing on broad subject-matter knowledge, integrates legal analysis with business judgment
  • Able to handle complex cross-jurisdictional issues, digital asset/dispute questions, and multi-party disputes

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cardozo School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, DePaul University (with international exposure/global studies)

Selected Professional Experiences & Distinctions

  • Managing Principal, Solvere Group LLC – leadership and advisory role in facitating dispute resolutions involving business strategy and operations issues
  • Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – Provide advisory services in the area of corporate finance, international tax and trade compliance, and business restructuring
  • Executive Director, Innovation Entertainment Group (IEG) – Strategic leadership in the music and multimedia content production sector
  • Adjunct Professor, NYU School of Continuing Education – Teaching and mentoring LLM students and business executives
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“…his research was always thorough and comprehensive, and his fact checking always accurate.”
Melissa L.

“Given his diverse background, I immediately thought of Delton when my real estate development company was in need of someone who possessed both a cool, analytic intellect and a warm engaging personality.”
Kwanza J.

“Delton again proved to be a fine entrepreneur, dealing with important international artists, the public and sponsors…”
Michael S.

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“He has never failed to satisfy the demands made on him and to leave a very pleasant impression on whoever is in contact with him.”
Gerald L.

“Delton was thorough and considerate of both sides.”
- Barak L.

“ …he did everything possible for settlement, listened.”
- Claudia B.

“…he searches paths to bring his group to energetic participation and enlightening discussions delivering vitality that gently dominates resistance”
Marvin R.

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