About Henry
Henry S — Gornbein is a seasoned family law attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan. He has been practicing law for over five decades, specializing in divorce, child custody, and related family law matters. He is a partner at Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein, PLLC, where he leads the firm's family law unit. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1968.
Throughout his career, he has been deeply involved in professional organizations. He served as the chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and was the president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. In addition to his leadership roles, he has been recognized for his contributions to the field. He has received the George Bashara Award from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan and has been honored with the Hero of ADR Award.
He is also a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Michigan State Bar Foundation, reflecting his commitment to the legal profession. He has authored "Divorce Demystified, Everything You Need to Know Before You File for Divorce" and co-authored "Child Custody: A Complete Guide for Parents." He has been featured in national legal publications and has a monthly column, "Case of the Issue," in the Family Law Section Journal of the State Bar of Michigan. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for arbitration and mediation and has been listed in Michigan Super Lawyers for alternative dispute resolution. He has been active in community service, including serving on the Oakland County Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee.
He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for arbitration and mediation and has been listed in Michigan Super Lawyers for alternative dispute resolution. He has been active in community service, including serving on the Oakland County Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for arbitration and mediation and has been listed in Michigan Super Lawyers for alternative dispute resolution. He has been active in community service, including serving on the Oakland County Friend of the Court Citizens Advisory Committee.
