HUNTSVILLE, AL – Two attorneys from the North Alabama personal injury law firm Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. have again been named "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America. David J. Hodge and Joe A. King, Jr. received the prestigious recognition in the 2027 edition of the publication, marking the sixth time in eight years that multiple attorneys from the firm have been selected simultaneously for this honor.
The "Lawyer of the Year" designation is awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and geographic region in each annual edition. Hodge was recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Huntsville, an honor he has now received eight times. King was named "Lawyer of the Year" in two categories: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs and Litigation – Insurance, marking his sixth such award.
In addition to Hodge and King, two other attorneys from the firm, Harvey B. Morris and Joseph D. Aiello, were also listed in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Morris, the firm's founder, was recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for the 19th consecutive year. Aiello was cited for Appellate Practice, his 11th listing in that category.
King was listed in a total of six practice areas: 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. This is his ninth year on the list. Hodge was listed in five practice areas: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, marking his 12th year.
Since its first publication in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America has earned a reputation for recognizing excellence in the legal profession. The publication selects honorees through a rigorous peer-review process intended to deliver reliable, unbiased results. According to the firm, this recognition underscores their commitment to providing top-tier legal representation to clients in Huntsville and throughout North Alabama.
Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. has been named a "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® for over a decade. The firm represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and product liability. They also handle workers' compensation, insurance disputes, and business litigation.
The firm has locations in Huntsville, Florence, Decatur, and Athens, Alabama. This latest recognition from The Best Lawyers in America reinforces the firm's standing as a leader in the legal community and its dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for its clients.
