Atty. Ed R. Haden

Atty. Ed R. Haden

Ed R. Haden is a partner with Balch & Bingham LLP, chairs the firm's Appellate Practice Group, and is the author of the Alabama Appellate Practice (LexisNexis).

Call (205) 251-8100 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ed R. Haden at a glance

Ed R. Haden is a litigation, appellate, and energy attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1993) and Washington and Lee University (—, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ed R. Haden is a partner with Balch & Bingham LLP, chairs the firm's Appellate Practice Group, and is the author of the Alabama Appellate Practice (LexisNexis)
  • Ed has twenty years of legal experience in the government and private sectors, has worked on over 100 appeals, and his practice focuses on appellate litigation in the Supreme Court of Alabama and the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • Ed specializes in knowing the written and unwritten rules and practices necessary to get a case reviewed on the merits
  • He served as nominations and constitutional law counsel for Chairman Orrin Hatch on the U.S
  • Senate Judiciary Committee, chief counsel of the Courts Subcomittee for Senator Jeff Sessions, clerked for the Judge E. Grady Jolly on the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and served as a staff attorney for Justice Harold See on the Supreme Court of Alabama
  • Ed serves on the Lawyers Advisory Committee for the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Alabama Appellate Rules Committee for the Supreme Court of Alabama

Practice Areas Explained

Ed R. Haden's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ed R. Haden handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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

Ed R. Haden is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Ed R. Haden is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Alabama →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Ed R. Haden is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Birmingham 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.

Looking for additional Alabama attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Birmingham or all attorneys in Alabama.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ed R. Haden

Where is Ed R. Haden's law office located?
Ed R. Haden's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Balch & Bingham LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ed R. Haden handle?
Ed R. Haden focuses on litigation, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Ed R. Haden go to law school?
Ed R. Haden earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (—, 1993); (—, 1986).
How can I contact Ed R. Haden for a consultation?
You can contact Ed R. Haden 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 Ed R. Haden received?
Ed R. Haden's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1993
Washington and Lee University
- 1993
The University of Alabama
- 1986
The University of Alabama
- 1985

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Birmingham)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Birmingham)
- 2019

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.