07
Oct
Lawyer Reacts to Legally Blonde: How Accurate Is It Really?
Erik grew up watching movie critics give thumbs up and thumbs down, so when we challenged him to swap his usual “what to do after a car accident” advice for a full-on movie review, he was in. The result? Brutally honest scores, a few surprising lessons, and at least one confessi...
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Oct
Steve Heninger Teaches Persuasive Trial Techniques at Cumberland School of Law
Most trial lawyers learn the hard way. They pick up habits in their first few years of practice, some good and some not, and spend the rest of their careers either leaning on the good ones or trying to unlearn the rest. Steve Heninger would rather reach them sooner. After years o...
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06
Oct
HGD Hosts the Cumberland School of Law Advisory Board Reception During Alumni Reunion Week
Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law held its Annual Alumni Reunion on Friday, October 2, 2026, at The Club in Birmingham. The reunion brings together alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the law school each year, and this year’s gathering carried a few milestones:&nbs...
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05
Oct
Where History Still Stands: HGD Attorney Anabel Braziel Celebrates the Preservation of Alabama's Oldest Courthouse
The Old Morgan County Courthouse was built in 1837 and is the oldest standing county courthouse in Alabama. For more than fifty years, it served as the center of local government and justice while Somerville was the Morgan County seat, until the seat moved to Decatur in 1891. Gen...
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05
Oct
How Do Lawyers Trace Pollution Back to the Source?
Environmental contamination may travel through groundwater, surface water, drinking water, or the air. By the time pollution is discovered, the original release may have occurred miles away—or even years earlier. Determining how a contaminant traveled and identifying the party re...
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28
Sep
Introducing Game of Claims: A New Podcast from Erik Heninger
the courtroom, and the people at the heart of every claim. Best of all? New episodes drop every week. Meet Erik Heninger Erik is a Birmingham, Alabama, trial lawyer who has been practicing for 25 years. Heninger Garrison Davis has been serving clients for 20 years. His practice ...
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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 Law...
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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: "D...
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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
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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