Atty. Eric David Bonner
Judicial Law Clerk, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals - Honorable Judge Pamela Baschab (2000-2001). Eric Bonner has practiced civil litigation for clients in federal and state courts throughout Alabama and Mississippi at the trial and appellate levels.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL · 26+ Years Experience
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About Eric David Bonner at a Glance
Eric David Bonner is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Clark Hair Smith P C. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2000) and Mississippi (2001). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 2000) and Troy State University (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric David Bonner
- Judicial Law Clerk, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals - Honorable Judge Pamela Baschab (2000-2001)
- Eric Bonner has practiced civil litigation for clients in federal and state courts throughout Alabama and Mississippi at the trial and appellate levels
- Mr. Bonner has represented a wide variety of clients ranging from local individuals to large corporations
- The cases he has handled include the areas of: wrongful death
- personal injury
- premises liability
- worker’s compensation
- construction litigation
- motor vehicle/trucking litigation
- products liability
- insurance coverage and fraud Reported Cases Smith v
- McGhee, 2017 U.S
- Dist
- LEXIS 171437 (N.D
- Ala
- Oct. 17, 2017) Mitchell v
- Cody Express, LLC, 2016 U.S
- Dist
- LEXIS 147178 (M.D
- Ala
- Oct. 25 2016) Smith v, Kaholokula, 2014 U.S
- Dist
- LEXIS 190604 (N.D
- Ala
- April 4, 2014) Equity Group v
- Harris, 55 So.3d 299 (Ala
- Civ
- App. 2010) Honors Phi Delta Phi
- Recipient Commander James L. Hughes Academic Scholarship
- Professional Associations Alabama State Bar, The Mississippi State Bar, American Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama Worker’s Compensation Organization, Alabama Self-Insured Association, Atlanta Claims Association, Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Practice Areas Explained
Eric David Bonner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric David Bonner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Personal Injury in Birmingham
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.
Eric David Bonner is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
Workers Compensation in Birmingham
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Eric David Bonner is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →
Product Liability in Birmingham
Eric David Bonner is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →
Civil Litigation in Birmingham
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric David Bonner is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →
Insurance Law in Birmingham
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Eric David Bonner is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
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 venue, 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.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Eric David Bonner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric David Bonner's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric David Bonner brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alabama United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Mississippi, Eric David Bonner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and product liability, Eric David Bonner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Eric David Bonner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric David Bonner Handles in Birmingham
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric David Bonner has experience with under Alabama law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric David Bonner directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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