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, a leading peer-review publication in the legal field. David J. Hodge and Joe A. King Jr. were among four attorneys from the firm recognized in the 2027 edition, with Hodge and King receiving the top honor in their respective practice areas and regions.
This marks the sixth time in eight years that multiple attorneys from the firm have simultaneously received “Lawyer of the Year” recognition, a distinction awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region in each annual edition. Hodge was honored for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Huntsville, his eighth such award. King received the honor in two categories: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs and Litigation – Insurance, bringing his total to six “Lawyer of the Year” awards.
The firm’s founder, Harvey B. Morris, and attorney Joseph D. Aiello were also listed in the 2027 edition. Morris was recognized for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, marking his 19th consecutive year on the list. Aiello was cited for Appellate Practice, his 11th time being listed. King was listed in six practice areas overall, including Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Hodge was listed in five areas, including Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation.
Since its first publication in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America has been recognized for its rigorous peer-review process, which aims to provide reliable and unbiased results. The recognition is considered a significant achievement in the legal profession, reflecting the high esteem in which these attorneys are held by their peers.
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, and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, and product liability. They also handle workers’ compensation, insurance disputes, and business litigation. The firm is located at 200 Pratt Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801, with additional offices in Florence, Decatur, and Athens.
The repeated recognition of multiple attorneys from the firm underscores its reputation for legal excellence in North Alabama and highlights the depth of talent within the firm. For clients, this recognition can serve as a marker of quality and expertise when seeking legal representation.
