Atty. David J. Hodge

Atty. David J. Hodge

David Hodge, a Madison County native, grew up on his family’s cotton farm near New Market, where he learned the value of hard work. He earned his law degree with honors from the University of Alabama in 2000 after graduating from Samford University, where he was active on the debate team.

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Profile Summary

About David J. Hodge at a glance

David J. Hodge is a personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Morris, King & Hodge PC. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Hodge, a Madison County native, grew up on his family’s cotton farm near New Market, where he learned the value of hard work
  • He earned his law degree with honors from the University of Alabama in 2000 after graduating from Samford University, where he was active on the debate team
  • After clerking for a U.S
  • District Court judge and spending a decade at a Birmingham law firm, Hodge returned home in 2010 to launch his current practice
  • He focuses on products-liability cases, mass torts, and small-business representation
  • His notable wins include a $17.5 million verdict for a timber company and a $3.2 million verdict for a pig farmer
  • Hodge has secured over $50 million in verdicts and settlements nationwide and is active in MDL leadership, AAJ litigation groups, and judicial committees
  • Outside the courtroom, he enjoys family time, church activities, quail hunting, and fly fishing

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Hodge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Hodge handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David J. Hodge is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David J. Hodge is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Class Action

David J. Hodge is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

David J. Hodge is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David J. Hodge is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Huntsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Hodge

Where is David J. Hodge's law office located?
David J. Hodge's law practice is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm is Morris, King & Hodge PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Hodge handle?
David J. Hodge focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did David J. Hodge go to law school?
David J. Hodge earned their education at (J.D., 2000).
How can I contact David J. Hodge for a consultation?
You can contact David J. Hodge directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David J. Hodge received?
David J. Hodge's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville); Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 2000

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Huntsville)
- 2019

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