05
Oct
Where History Still Stands: HGD Attorney Anabel Braziel Celebrates the Preservation of Alabama's Oldest Courthouse
Today, thanks to the work of local leaders, preservationists, and community members, the courthouse has been saved for future generations. "It is especially meaningful to see this courthouse now saved through the collective efforts of our community," Anabel said. A Community Cel...
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05
Oct
How Do Lawyers Trace Pollution Back to the Source?
In the video “Environmental Contamination: How Lawyers Prove Who’s Responsible,” HGD Law Firm partner Chris Hood explains why handling an environmental contamination case can feel a lot like detective work. Watch Chris Hood explain how attorneys investigate environmental contami...
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28
Sep
Introducing Game of Claims: A New Podcast from Erik Heninger
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of a personal injury case? Now you can hear it straight from a trial lawyer. 🎙️ Game of Claims is a new podcast featuring HGD attorney Erik Heninger, and it's streaming now. Each episode unpacks the world of personal injury law t...
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28
Sep
HGD’s 10th Annual “In Summation” Closing Argument Competition: Meet the 2026 Winners
The 2026 In Summation Winners 1st Place: Daniel Washington, Cumberland School of Law. $1,000 and an engraved plaque. 2nd Place: Layton Spates, The University of Alabama School of Law. $750 and an engraved plaque. 3rd Place: Nicholas Thoma, The University of Alabama School of La...
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28
Sep
HGD Celebrates Dolly Day: Working 9 to 5 in Honor of an Icon
And the date couldn't be more perfect. September 25 — 9/25 — is a playful wink at Dolly's iconic anthem, "9 to 5. " Alabama is in good company, too: from California to New York City, communities marked the day with parades, pink lights and book drives. As Governor Ivey put it: "Do...
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22
Sep
Anabel Braziel Sworn In to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
law before she ever held a law license. That experience shaped her path forward — and after becoming a licensed attorney, she returned to the firm, where she has continued to grow and reach one milestone after another. A Journey That Started at HGD Anabel's path to this moment ha...
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21
Sep
Congratulations to Our Top 8: Ten Years of "In Summation"
Why We Started This Competition, and Why We Have Continued It Law school can teach the rules of evidence and the elements of negligence, but it cannot teach what it feels like to look twelve strangers in the eye and ask them to see a case as you see it. That skill is built throu...
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21
Sep
What Is Institutional Abuse? Understanding Church Sexual Abuse Cases
In a new video, HGD attorney Erik Heninger discusses a case our firm handled involving more than 20 minor boys who were abused by a youth pastor over the course of a decade. It's a difficult but important watch for any parent, church leader, or survivor trying to understand how ...
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14
Sep
Two HGD Families, One Auburn Send-Off
A Commencement Speech — and a Diploma — to Remember Jay capped his tenure as President of the Vestavia Hills Board of Education by delivering the commencement address at the 2026 Vestavia Hills High School graduation ceremony — the same ceremony where Baker and Cole received thei...
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08
Sep
Can a Medical Device Cause Complications Years Later?
Knowing what to watch for—and when to contact your doctor—can be an important part of protecting your health. In our latest video, “Can a Medical Device Cause Complications Years Later? ”, HGD Law Firm attorney Caroline Hollingsworth discusses potential warning signs and why new s...
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28
Aug
Farmer Killed When 18-Wheeler Strikes John Deere Tractor in South Alabama: What It Means for Rural Road Safety and Liability
years: rural highways were not built with today's truck traffic in mind, and the people most exposed are often the ones driving the slowest, most visible vehicles on the road. What Happened on Alabama 113 According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash happened ...
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Aug
Meta Reaches $17–18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Addiction
For years, parents, pediatricians, and lawmakers have raised concerns that features built into Instagram and Facebook, including endless scrolling, algorithm-driven recommendations, and public “like” counts, were designed to keep children and teenagers engaged for as long as poss...
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