Atty. J. David Moore
David Moore is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He focuses primarily on insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and professional liability.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About J. David Moore at a Glance
J. David Moore is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About J. David Moore
- David Moore is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group
- He focuses primarily on insurance coverage, commercial litigation, and professional liability
- David represents individual and corporate clients in state and federal courts throughout Alabama and Mississippi
- He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of complex state and federal litigation, including matters involving, insurance coverage, professional liability, commercial contracts, toxic tort, products liability, mass tort, personal injury and wrongful death, and trucking
- David has handled appellate proceedings in related matters in the Supreme Court of Alabama, the Supreme Court of Mississippi, and the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh circuits
- David serves as co-leader of the firm’s insurance coverage litigation team
- He regularly advises clients with respect to pre-litigation insurance coverage issues and provides effective representation in insurance-related litigation, focusing on obtaining the best possible results with the highest level of efficiency
- His experience has demonstrated that even familiar litigation problems often are best solved with new strategies and he believes that a creative and proactive approach to each matter is the best — and most efficient — way to reach the client’s goals
- Since 2013, David has served on the editorial board of the International Risk Management Institute’s CGL Reporter and Insurance Law Reporter
- He regularly contributes articles and analysis to those publications concerning the latest decisions from courts across the country in various areas of insurance coverage
Practice Areas Explained
J. David Moore's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. David Moore handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Business & Corporate Law in Birmingham
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. David Moore is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Civil Litigation in Birmingham
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. David Moore is one of 450,750 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.
J. David Moore 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 J. David Moore
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 J. David Moore's practice in the field of business, litigation, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, J. David Moore 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 J. David Moore 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 J. David Moore Handles in Birmingham
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