Seward Henderson PLLC

Seward Henderson PLLC Seward Henderson PLLC is a law firm based in downtown Royal Oak.

We represent a broad spectrum of local and national clients — individuals, municipal entities and employees, professional sports and entertainment venues, insurance companies.

08/13/2026

To us it’s funny! What’s the most unhinged thing you have wanted to include in a motion? 📝⚖️

07/31/2026

CHANGES LOADING AT SH…stay tuned.

07/15/2026

Some days are cooler than others.

From Oral Argument ➡️ to Appellate Win. ⚖️We are proud to share a significant appellate victory in the Sixth Circuit dur...
05/15/2026

From Oral Argument ➡️ to Appellate Win. ⚖️

We are proud to share a significant appellate victory in the Sixth Circuit during its special sitting in Detroit, where Managing Partner Kali Henderson secured reversal of the district court’s denial of qualified immunity for our jail deputy clients.

The plaintiff argued that jail deputies were deliberately indifferent to an inmate’s medical needs, even though the Jail required he gain medical clearance from the hospital before lodging him, and the plaintiff admitted the inmate returned to the Jail in the same condition he left in, only upon return he had clearance from a doctor.

The Sixth Circuit reversed and granted qualified immunity in our client’s favor, holding that the officers did not violate clearly established law. It emphasized that the circumstances—viewed as they existed at the time, not in hindsight—did not present an “obvious” need for additional medical intervention.

We'll share more on this case in the coming weeks, including what it the key takeaways and practical implementation.

This is the work we’re built to do—and the results we strive to deliver. ⚖️

This National Police Week, Managing Partner Kali Henderson reflects on her experience working alongside law enforcement:...
05/14/2026

This National Police Week, Managing Partner Kali Henderson reflects on her experience working alongside law enforcement:

“Working with police for the last 13 years has opened my eyes to how impossible—but great—their job can be. I think anyone who wants to criticize them needs to do a ride-along first—spend just an hour in their shoes before you speak on it. There is so much training and skill behind what they make look easy that is wildly underappreciated.”

At Seward Henderson, we’re proud to support law enforcement and municipalities and stand behind those who serve our communities every day.


Happy Birthday, Farah! 🎉Farah is one of those people who keeps everything running smoothly—always steady, reliable, and ...
04/21/2026

Happy Birthday, Farah! 🎉

Farah is one of those people who keeps everything running smoothly—always steady, reliable, and on top of the details. We’d be lost without her.

We’re so lucky to have her on our team 🤍

Hope your day is the best!!

04/10/2026

Spring tradition at Seward Henderson:
lock the legal team in a room and see what happens 🧟‍♂️

We won’t be discussing all the screaming.

Turns out—same people you want next to you in a zombie apocalypse are the same people you want next to you in litigation.

Who you ride into battle with matters.

04/07/2026

Sixth Circuit issued decision on jail medical care liability—and what it means for corrections officers, jail administrators, and supervisors.

You can rely on medical providers in jails and prisons—you are not required to second-guess clinical decisions. Common sense? Yes! That reliance must still be reasonable but this makes sense.

If you work in corrections, jail operations, or risk management, this is one to understand.

Questions? We can help.

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