Obtained summary judgment related to all claims on behalf of an automobile manufacturer. (2024)
Bart Cannon
Partner
Bart Cannon
Direct
Phone
205.297.8820
Fax
205.251.1256
Email
bcannon@huielaw.com
Social
LinkedIn
Legal Asst
Abigail Gilbreath
Asst Email
agilbreath@huielaw.com
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Bio
Bart Cannon holds himself accountable to the highest standards. He believes that doing a good job for his clients isn’t good enough. He works hard to be exceptional on their behalf. It’s how he establishes and maintains expectations throughout a case. Bart develops a rapport with clients, building relationships on the common ground ideals of work ethic and the desire for a favorable outcome.
Before attending law school and later joining Huie as an associate in 2009, Bart worked for the firm in various capacities, including trial technology. Today, he concentrates his practice in the areas of product liability, consumer/warranty litigation, medical malpractice, transportation, construction, class action/complex litigation, appellate issues and e-discovery. He represents a broad range of companies, including product manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers, federal motor carriers, building materials suppliers and medical service providers. Bart enjoys using his collaborative approach to tap into the collective knowledge of the firm, conferring with fellow partners to ensure he’s giving the best solutions to his clients. He finds it rewarding to speak on behalf of his clients, to give them a voice and make sure they are understood.
Bart spends most of his free time with his family.
Bart earned his BA from The University of Georgia and his JD from Mississippi College School of Law.
Bar & Court Admissions
Alabama State Bar
Mississippi State Bar
State Bar of Georgia
United States District Court - Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
United States District Court - Northern District of Georgia
United States District Court - Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Memberships
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
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Representative Experience
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Secured a defense verdict following a warranty-related trial involving allegations related to a F-250 Super Duty pickup truck. (2021)
0304In December 2019, obtained summary judgment as to all claims against a Huie retail store client.
05In September 2019, received a favorable opinion from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Huie’s telecommunications client.
06In January 2019, secured the dismissal of all claims asserted against Huie clients in a personal injury case.
07In January 2017, successful in a petition for writ of mandamus to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
08In November 2016, secured a defense verdict on behalf of an outdoor retailer in case involving a fall that occurred on the retailer’s premises.
09Secured a voluntary dismissal on behalf of a developer in a construction defect case brought by two separate homeowners.
10Summary judgment in favor of an Alabama law firm related to a series of multi-million dollar commercial real-estate transactions.
11Voluntary dismissal of the plaintiff's uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier within 30 days of the lawsuit being filed.
12Summary judgment in favor of an Alabama industrial cleaning company based on the special employer doctrine and the exclusivity provisions of Alabama's worker's compensation act.
13Voluntary dismissal of cross-claims for indemnity on behalf of a premises owner asserted by a lessee of a convenience store.
14Voluntary dismissal of a long term skilled nursing facility in a personal injury case involving an elderly resident.
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Resources & News
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Bart Cannon Secures Huie Defense Verdict
On June 30, 2016, attorney Bart Cannon secured a Huie defense verdict on behalf of a trucking company in a case involving a collision between two tractor trailers that occurred...
02Firearms and Construction by Bart Cannon
Firearms and Construction By: Bart Cannon Alabama Construction News April – June 2016 Alabama’s statute governing restrictions on firearms by employers (Ala. Code (1975) §13A-11-90) has been the topic of...
03Attorney Bart Cannon Secures Defense Verdict for Alabama Retailer
On November 2, 2016, attorney Bart Cannon secured a defense verdict on behalf of an outdoor retailer in case involving a fall that occurred on the retailer’s premises. The plaintiff...
04Huie Grows Partnership – Announces Three New Partners
We are pleased to announce that Stewart McCloud, Bart Cannon and Margaret “Megan” Jones have been named new partners at Huie. “Stewart, Bart and Megan joined the Firm as associates...
05Cannon Obtains Defense Verdict in Ford Warranty-Related Trial
Huie partner Bart Cannon recently received a defense verdict in favor of Ford Motor Company following a trial involving allegations related to a F-250 Super Duty pickup truck. The plaintiff...
06Huie Published in 2021 Best Lawyers in America
...recognized as The Best Lawyers in America, including three partners new to the listing: Bart Cannon (Construction Law), John Herndon (Insurance Law and Litigation – Insurance) and Keith Gann (Litigation...
07Huie 2025 “The Best Lawyers in America” Accolades
...Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Jimmy Brady Insurance Law Litigation – Construction Litigation – Insurance Bart Cannon Construction Law Phil Collins Litigation – Health Care Litigation...
08Huie Secures Defense Verdict for Logging Company
The Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart defense team of Bart Cannon and Jim Shaw recently secured a defense verdict in favor of an Alabama based logging company and its owners after...
09Summary Judgment for an Automobile Manufacturer in Vehicle Warranty Case
Huie partner Bart Cannon and associates Meredith Maitrejean and Brian Donald recently obtained summary judgment related to all claims on behalf of an automobile manufacturer. The lawsuit involved claims related...
10Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Investigating Workplace Incidents
...to efficiently and effectively maneuver through OSHA’s investigative process and put itself in the best position to limit liability thereunder. Authored by Bart Cannon with collaborative insight from Donald McKay...
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Distinctions & Contributions
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Listed by The Best Lawyers in America since 2021 for Construction Law
03Moderator, "All Aboard: How to Successfully Ride the Workers' Comp and OSHA Waves", ALFA International 2022 Construction Law Seminar (July 2022)
04Contributor, ALFA International: Construction Law 2020 Compendium
05Listed by Super Lawyers (2019)
06Co-Author, “The ABCs and 123s of the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act of 2018: Will Your Company Be Compliance Ready by June 1, 2018?"; Alabama Construction News, April-June 2018
0708“Firearms and Construction” (Alabama Construction News, April-June 2016)