Lydia J. HendersonAssociate

Primary Office

200 West Forsyth Street
Suite 600
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Phone

904.322.8715
904.328.6473 (fax)

Professional Profile

Lydia J. Henderson is an associate in Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office. Her practice focuses on appellate advocacy and defending government torts and public liability and construction matters.

Lydia has experience handling appeals from inception to completion, including preparation of all appellate briefs, motions and oral arguments.

Lydia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in English from the University of North Florida. She then earned her Master of Arts degree in political science from Florida Atlantic University. After completing her MA, Lydia earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law.

In her free time, Lydia enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling and watching British whodunits.

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

Florida

Education

BA, University of North Florida

MA, Florida Atlantic University

JD, Florida International University College of Law; magna cum laude

Affiliations

Government Advocacy Committee

E. Robert Williams American Inn of Court

News

Sausaman Prevails on a Motion for Summary Judgement

Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a national convenience store chain. The court agreed that rain on an asphalt parking lot was not a dangerous condition and granted final judgment in our client’s favor.

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Baggett and Ingram Prevail on a Motion for Judgement

Evan Baggett and Josh Ingram of our Birmingham (AL) office recently prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a complex tort case. After extensive briefing and oral arguments, the court granted their motion and dismissed all the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice.

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Thornton Elected as USLAW Network, Inc. Secretary/ Treasurer 2025-26

Carr Allison congratulates shareholder Thomas S. Thornton, III of our Birmingham (AL) office on being re-elected to the 2025-26 USLAW Executive Committee where he will now serve as Secretary/ Treasurer.

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