Yana G. Henriks focuses her law practice on business and commercial litigation, business acquisition and dissolution, civil rights, and First Amendment defense. She represents clients from various industries, including real estate, technology, apparel and retail.
Ms. Henriks was at the helm of significant cases in shareholder derivative suits, class actions, mass torts, franchise disputes and trademark litigation. She is well-versed in trial and appellate courts and has several notable appellate victories that have been published and resulted in changes in laws.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2026 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers | 2025 | Personal Injury, Wrongful Death |
Before co-founding McMurray Henriks, LLP, with Mr. McMurray, Ms. Henriks was an executive at a large financial institution and practiced law internationally, maintaining licenses in Armenia and Russia. Her diverse background allows her to solve complex legal issues efficiently, saving clients time and resources. She credits her parents’ careers as her inspiration. Ms. Henriks is a lawyer who vigorously protects clients and advocates for changes in the law. She believes in winning dispositive motions to avoid unnecessary trials, emphasizing defendants’ rights in meritless cases.
Her legal peers have recognized Yana G. Henriks for her commitment to excellence. She has an exceptional record of tirelessly championing justice for her clients. Her name is on the California Super Lawyers top rated civil litigation attorneys since 2021. Before that, she was selected for inclusion in the California Rising Stars list from 2015 to 2017.