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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...
02John Isaac Southerland to Co-Chair and Speak at National Forum
Huie partner John Isaac Southerland will co-chair and speak at the 10th National Forum on Automotive Product Liability Litigation. This conference takes place in Chicago June 15-16. Now in its...
03John Isaac Southerland Recognized by Benchmark Litigation
We are pleased to announce that John Isaac Southerland was selected for the 2016 edition of the first ever Under 40 Hot List of Benchmark Litigation. This new accolade honors...
04John Civils and Jimmy Brady Named as Top Attorneys 2016 by Birmingham Magazine
We are pleased to announce that John Civils and Jimmy Brady have been recognized by Birmingham Magazine in its Top Attorneys 2016 listing. John was recognized as a top mediation...
05John Isaac Southerland Hosts Alabama Law Weekly Webinar
Huie partner John Isaac Southerland will host an Alabama Law Weekly webinar on Wednesday, October 18th. The webinar is entitled “Ethical Considerations When Selecting Your Jury in Alabama.” Overview: Jury...
06John Isaac Southerland Personal Jurisdiction Article Published
“Where will suit be filed? Personal jurisdiction considerations when engaging in joint development of autonomous vehicle technology” By: John Isaac Southerland and Alex Thrasher Automotive Testing Technology International Winter 2017...
07Huie 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...
08Huie 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...
09Huie 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...
10Huie 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...
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Distinctions & Contributions
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Listed by The Best Lawyers in America since 2021 for Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance (2021-2024)
02Listed, "Who's Who in Law? Key Leaders to Know in Birmingham's Legal Scene", Birmingham Business Journal (August 2020)
03Contributor, Birmingham Business Journal: "Evolution Accelerates in Birmingham's Legal Field" (September 20, 2019)
04Listed by Super Lawyers (2017-2018)
05Named “Who’s Who in Law and Accounting” by the Birmingham Business Journal
06Listed in “Birmingham’s Top Attorneys,” Birmingham Magazine
07Received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of AV Preeminent® by his peers for his legal ability and ethics
08Past President, Birmingham Bar Association Young Lawyers Section