Atty. David W. Langston
David Langston is a native and life-long resident of North Alabama with deep roots in the area. David graduated with honors from the University of North Alabama in 1990 and from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1993.
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David W. Langston is a Member based in Decatur, Alabama, practicing at Harris Caddell Shanks P C. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama (1993). Educated at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D., 1993) and University of North Alabama (B.A. Phi, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Morgan County Bar Association Alabama State Bar Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Decatur, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Langston is a native and life-long resident of North Alabama with deep roots in the area
- David graduated with honors from the University of North Alabama in 1990 and from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1993
- He returned to North Alabama after law school and began his career as a prosecutor with the Morgan County District Attorney
- After gaining invaluable trial experience there, David joined the firm of Harris, Caddell & Shanks, P.C. in 1996
- He practices regularly in the following areas: civil litigation, business litigation, commercial law, public utilities law, insurance defense, and representation of governmental entities
- David regularly represents clients in state and federal courts in northern Alabama
- He has extensive experience providing defense representation for insurance companies, privately held companies, public utilities, and governmental entities
- He also regularly advises small and large businesses on various legal issues that arise in day-to-day operations and also in matters that carry over into court
- David has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an attorney rating service
- He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, the Alabama Defense Lawyer’s Association, and the Defense Research Institute
- He currently serves as the Alabama State Bar Commissioner for the 8th Judicial Circuit
- David is also the Municipal Judge for the City of Hartselle, Alabama
- On the personal side, David lives in Hartselle with his wife (Jan) of almost 30 years
- They are extremely proud of their two sons, Holden and Ryan, one of whom is a graduate of Mississippi State University and the other a graduate of Auburn University
- David is or has been active in a number of civic organizations through the years including the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce (Past Chairman 2002-2003), Volunteer Center of Morgan County (Former Member, Board of Directors), Mental Health Association (Former Member, Board of Directors), and the Community Free Clinic – Decatur (Member, Board of Directors)
- He and Jan are members of the First United Methodist Church of Hartselle
- In his time away from the office, David enjoys working out, playing golf (usually poorly), politics, following Auburn athletics, deep sea fishing, and spending time at the beach
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Decatur 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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