Heninger Garrison Davis (HGD Law Firm) is proud to announce it has been named among “Best Law Firms – 2026” with the following distinctions:
- National Tier 3 – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
- Regional (Birmingham) Tier 1 – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs; Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Regional (Birmingham) Tier 2 – Litigation – Insurance
- Regional (Birmingham) Tier 3 – Environmental Law; Litigation – Intellectual Property; Litigation – Patent
A Recognition of Commitment and Core Values
This recognition underscores HGD’s unwavering commitment to its core values — Client-Centered, Integrity-Driven, Respectful, Committed, Leadership-Oriented, and Excellence-Focused — and its more than 16 attorneys, backed by a 30-person support team dedicated to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients.
The Meaning Behind the “Best Law Firms” Rankings
The “Best Law Firms” rankings are awarded through a rigorous evaluation process that reflects how attorneys are regarded by clients and peers in the profession. In earning a National Tier 3 designation in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, HGD is being recognized on a national level for its ability to handle large-scale plaintiff-side class action matters, demonstrating both savvy and scale.
Regional Excellence Across Multiple Practice Areas
At the Regional Tier 1 level in Birmingham across six practice areas, HGD has been identified as among the very top firms in the metro market in those arenas — highlighting its excellence in appellate work, commercial disputes, mass torts, medical malpractice, general personal injury, and product liability.
The Tier 2 ranking in Litigation – Insurance and Tier 3 rankings in Environmental Law, IP Litigation, and Patent Litigation illustrate the firm’s broad capacity to support complex plaintiff-side and defense-adjacent work in the Birmingham region, building a full-spectrum litigation platform.
A Client-Centered, White-Glove Approach
HGD’s White-Glove approach starts at the first client conversation and extends through case resolution — from investigation through negotiation or trial. With 16 attorneys and a 30-person support team, the firm is equipped to deliver tailored strategies, personal responsiveness, deep subject-matter expertise, and relentless advocacy. Whether an individual is injured by a defective product, a class of plaintiffs is harmed by corporate negligence, or a complex appellate matter, HGD brings leadership and results.
A Message from Founding Partner Erik Heninger
“We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Founding Partner Erik Heninger. “But our real reward is the trust placed in us by clients who face serious injury and life-changing events. We built this firm from the ground up on the idea that every client deserves not just representation, but partnership. These rankings underscore that our team lives those values day in and day out.”
