between 1794 and 1826 hening published four editions of the "new virginia justice", a two volume american pleading guide, american editions of three english works on legal maxims and precedents, four volumes of court reports, including the first advance sheet system in virginia; and the thirteen volume set of virginia's laws. additionally, he published pamphlets and assisted with the preparation of the virginia code, making him the most prolific legal writer of his time. during this period, hening published one scholarly or legal publication per year, on average.