Two attorneys from the Huntsville personal injury law firm Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. have again been named "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America, a prestigious peer-review publication. David J. Hodge and Joe A. King Jr. received the honor in the 2027 edition, marking the sixth time in eight years that multiple attorneys from the firm have been selected simultaneously for this distinction.
Hodge was recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for the Huntsville area, his eighth time receiving this award in that category. King was named "Lawyer of the Year" in two categories: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs and Litigation – Insurance, adding to his previous awards for a total of six "Lawyer of the Year" recognitions.
The Best Lawyers in America, first published in 1983, selects honorees through a rigorous peer-review process designed to identify the most accomplished legal professionals. The "Lawyer of the Year" title is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and geographic region per edition, making it a significant professional achievement.
In addition to Hodge and King, two other attorneys from the firm were listed in the 2027 edition. Founder Harvey B. Morris was recognized for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, marking his 19th consecutive year on the list. Joseph D. Aiello was listed for Appellate Practice, his 11th time being recognized in that field.
King's recognition spans six practice areas, including Litigation – Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants. Hodge was listed in five areas: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs.
The firm's attorneys have built a reputation for excellence in personal injury and wrongful death law, representing clients in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, workers' compensation, and business litigation. Morris, King & Hodge has been named a "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News-Best Lawyers for over a decade, reflecting the firm's commitment to high-quality legal representation.
This recognition underscores the firm's standing in the legal community and its continued success in advocating for clients throughout North Alabama. The awards also highlight the individual achievements of Hodge and King, whose expertise in litigation has been consistently acknowledged by their peers.
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