Available Upon Request
John Herndon
Managing Partner
John Herndon
Direct
Phone
205.297.8896
Fax
205.251.1256
Email
jherndon@huielaw.com
Social
LinkedIn
Legal Asst
Michele Brantley
Asst Email
mbrantley@huielaw.com
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Bio
John Herndon joined the firm in 1984 and has been managing partner since 2003. He is actively engaged in the practice of law in the area of civil defense litigation, with a primary emphasis in the areas of medical malpractice claims, product liability claims and insurance defense. John brings to the table experience, tenacity and the unrelenting will to win to every case. His understanding of the law allows him to recognize and explain the many angles of litigation. In this regard, John is frequently called upon to speak to various legal and professional groups on issues including bad faith, insurance coverage and workplace liability.
When he’s not working, John spends time farming and raising cows and catfish. He and his wife Melissa, have two sons, Stewart and Drew.
John earned his BS from The University of Alabama (magna cum laude) and his JD from The University of Alabama School of Law.
Bar & Court Admissions
Alabama State Bar
United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
Memberships
Alabama Cattleman Association
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
West Alabama Catfish Producers Association
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Representative Experience
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Resources & News
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Cash and Herndon Secure Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Case
The Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart defense team of Stan Cash and John Herndon secured a wrongful death defense verdict in favor of Regional Paramedical Services after a week-long trial in...
02Huie 2025 “The Best Lawyers in America” Accolades
...for excellence in specific practice areas. This year, we are excited that John Herndon received the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” designation from Best Lawyers in the Insurance Law practice...
03Huie Congratulates Its 2012 Top Attorneys
The following attorneys were named Birmingham’s 2012 Top Attorneys by Birmingham Magazine. These attorneys were selected as a result of the city’s only peer review survey. Banking: John Herndon and...
04Huie Receives Multiple Honors from Best Lawyers
...Jennifer put into every case for every client,” said John Herndon, Huie Managing Partner. This is Thomas’ second “Lawyer of the Year” recognition. Segers now joins an elite group of...
05Huie Receives Spotlight in 2023 Best Lawyers Listings
...Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants John Herndon Insurance Law Litigation – Insurance Paul Malek Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants De Martenson Insurance Law...
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...
07HFS Congratulates Its 2013 Top Attorneys
...John Herndon Business Law – Bob Girardeau Commercial Real Estate – Kelly May Consumer – Lanier Brown Construction – Joe Duncan Employment – Martha Thompson Energy & Natural Resources –...
0818 Huie Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers in America Listing
...as leaders in their practice areas. This honor reflects the hard work we put into every case for every client,” said John Herndon, Huie Managing Partner. New to the list...
0922 Huie Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers Listings
...Litigation – Insurance Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Jennifer Egbe Litigation Insurance Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants John Herndon...
10Jennifer “JD” Segers Named Huie Partner in January 2022
...John Herndon, Office Managing Partner. “We are happy that she has accepted this new role and that she will continue to provide service excellence to our clients and leadership within...
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Distinctions & Contributions
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Best Lawyers 2025 Insurance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Birmingham
02Listed by The Best Lawyers in America since 2021 for Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance (2021-2025)
03Listed, "Who's Who in Law? Key Leaders to Know in Birmingham's Legal Scene", Birmingham Business Journal (August 2020)
04Contributor, Birmingham Business Journal: "Evolution Accelerates in Birmingham's Legal Field" (September 20, 2019)
05Listed by Super Lawyers (2017-2018)
06Named “Who’s Who in Law and Accounting” by the Birmingham Business Journal
07Listed in “Birmingham’s Top Attorneys,” Birmingham Magazine
08Received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of AV Preeminent® by his peers for his legal ability and ethics
09Past President, Birmingham Bar Association Young Lawyers Section