Atty. H. Harold Stephens

Atty. H. Harold Stephens

Harold Stephens is a litigation attorney in the firm's Huntsville office. He began his practice in 1980 as an Assistant United States Attorney in Birmingham.

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Profile Summary

About H. Harold Stephens at a glance

H. Harold Stephens is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1980) and The University of Alabama (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026). Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Harold Stephens is a litigation attorney in the firm's Huntsville office
  • He began his practice in 1980 as an Assistant United States Attorney in Birmingham
  • For more than twenty years, he has handled a variety of civil litigation, both at the trial and appellate level
  • In his litigation practice, Harold has defended numerous products liability claims involving forklifts, chainsaws, logging equipment, medical devices, computer software and hardware, punch presses, farm equipment, electrical devices and other products
  • Harold has represented clients in a wide spectrum of business and commercial litigation, including contract disputes, fraud claims and trade secret litigation
  • A significant portion of his practice is devoted to the defense of professional malpractice claims, especially physicians and attorneys
  • His government contract litigation experience includes defense of claims related to the International Space Station
  • He has defended and is currently handling a number of wrongful death cases in product liability, vehicle accident, and medical malpractice claims
  • Another significant part of Harold's practice is the representation of employers in labor/employment litigation, including discrimination and wrongful termination cases
  • Finally, Harold regularly serves as a mediator
  • He is a member of the Panel of Neutrals for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and a charter member of the Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators
  • He has mediated hundreds of cases including employment matters, product liability cases, complex business litigation and personal injury/wrongful death cases
  • Harold has successfully tried and argued on appeal numerous cases involving a broad array of claims
  • He has handled litigation matters not only in state and federal courts across Alabama but has also represented clients in litigation matters in Florida, Georgia, California, Iowa, Tennessee and Nebraska
  • He has successfully argued cases on appeal before the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, the Alabama Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • He has numerous reported decisions

Practice Areas Explained

H. Harold Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. Harold Stephens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

H. Harold Stephens is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →

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.

H. Harold Stephens 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.

H. Harold Stephens is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

H. Harold Stephens is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

H. Harold Stephens is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 H. Harold Stephens

Where is H. Harold Stephens's law office located?
H. Harold Stephens's law practice is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Harold Stephens handle?
H. Harold Stephens focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did H. Harold Stephens go to law school?
H. Harold Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact H. Harold Stephens for a consultation?
You can contact H. Harold Stephens 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 H. Harold Stephens received?
H. Harold Stephens's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1980
B.A.
The University of Alabama
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Punitive Damages
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation Defense, 2012-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Huntsville)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Huntsville)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Huntsville)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Huntsville)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Litigation (Huntsville)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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