BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC (HGD), one of Birmingham, Alabama's most established plaintiffs' litigation firms, is proud to announce that eleven of its attorneys have earned recognition in the latest editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™. The honor places HGD among the top firms in Alabama for mass tort litigation, personal injury law, product liability, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and appellate practice.
Adding to the firm's list of achievements, longtime Birmingham litigator Erik S. Heninger has been singled out for one of the legal profession's most exclusive honors: “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs in the Birmingham, AL metro area. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and market receives this distinction each year, making it one of the most competitive honors in the Best Lawyers process.
What Is Best Lawyers in America®, and Why Does It Matter?
For anyone researching a Birmingham, AL law firm, the Best Lawyers name may already be familiar — it is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the American legal industry. Unlike advertising-driven rankings, Best Lawyers recognitions are earned entirely through a rigorous peer-review process. Attorneys are nominated and evaluated exclusively by other lawyers in their field, meaning inclusion reflects genuine professional respect rather than paid placement.
Because the methodology relies on confidential peer evaluation rather than self-promotion, a Best Lawyers listing is widely viewed by clients, referring attorneys, and the legal community as a credible signal of an attorney's skill, ethics, and standing among colleagues who compete against — and refer cases to — one another every day.
The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction goes a step further. Rather than recognizing a broad group of attorneys within a practice area and location, Best Lawyers awards this title to just one lawyer per practice area, per metropolitan region, each year. That exclusivity is what makes Erik S. Heninger's selection as Birmingham's Product Liability Litigation “Lawyer of the Year” such a significant milestone — both for him personally and for the firm.
Erik S. Heninger Named Birmingham, AL “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation
Erik S. Heninger, based in Birmingham, AL, has been a fixture of the Best Lawyers rankings since 2019, with recognitions spanning Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. His newest honor — “Lawyer of the Year” for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs — reflects a career built on holding manufacturers and corporations accountable for defective and dangerous products.
Product liability cases are often technically demanding, requiring attorneys to work through complex engineering data, regulatory history, and corporate discovery to prove a product was unreasonably dangerous or defectively designed. Heninger's recognition in this space underscores HGD's broader reputation as a firm capable of taking on large manufacturers and corporations on behalf of injured individuals and families throughout Alabama and beyond.
Meet the HGD Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers 2027
The following eleven Heninger Garrison Davis attorneys were named to this year's Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists:
Timothy C. Davis — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
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Commercial Litigation
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Litigation - Intellectual Property
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Litigation - Patent
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
W. Lewis Garrison, Jr. — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
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Commercial Litigation
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
W. Lee Gresham III — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
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Environmental Law
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Erik S. Heninger — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 (Birmingham, AL)
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Commercial Litigation
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Litigation - Insurance
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Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (since 2027) — "Lawyer of the Year" (Birmingham, AL)
Stephen D. Heninger — recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989
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Commercial Litigation
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Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Qui Tam Law
Christopher B. Hood — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
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Appellate Practice
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Honza Jan Ferdinand Prchal — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
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Appellate Practice
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
J. Callen Sparrow — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
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Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
James A. Stewart — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
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Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Amanda S. Williamson — recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Caroline Hollingsworth — recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America since 2024
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Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
What This Recognition Means for Clients Searching for a Birmingham Personal Injury or Mass Tort Lawyer
For individuals and families researching personal injury lawyers, mass tort attorneys, or product liability lawyers in Birmingham, Alabama, peer-reviewed recognitions like Best Lawyers offer a useful, independent reference point. Choosing legal representation after a serious injury, a defective product, or a mass tort exposure is rarely simple, and third-party validation from other attorneys can help clients feel confident in their choice of counsel.
HGD's eleven Best Lawyers honorees work across the firm's core practice areas, including mass tort litigation and class actions, personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and appellate practice — giving clients access to experienced, peer-recognized counsel no matter where their case falls within that spectrum.
A Message From the Firm
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and skill our attorneys bring to every case they handle,” said a firm representative. “We are especially proud to see Erik recognized as Birmingham's Product Liability Litigation ‘Lawyer of the Year,’ and we are honored that our peers continue to recognize the hard work our team puts in on behalf of our clients.”
About Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC is a Birmingham, Alabama-based law firm representing clients in complex litigation matters nationwide, including mass torts, class actions, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. With decades of combined experience and a team of Best Lawyers-recognized attorneys, the firm is committed to providing skilled, dedicated representation to individuals and businesses seeking justice.
Speak With a Recognized Birmingham, AL Attorney
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective product, medical negligence, or another party's wrongdoing, the award-winning team at Heninger Garrison Davis is available to review your case. Contact the firm's Birmingham, Alabama office today to learn more about your legal options.
