Atty. John Hodges Bentley

Atty. John Hodges Bentley

Hon. John Hodges Bentley is a lawyer practicing insurance fraud and bad faith, personal injury law, education law and 2 other areas of law.

Hamilton Hamilton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John Hodges Bentley at a glance

John Hodges Bentley is a Cir. J. based in Hamilton, Alabama. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, education, government, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1980). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1980) and United States Military Academy (B.S., 1972). Serands clients in Hamilton, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. John Hodges Bentley is a lawyer practicing insurance fraud and bad faith, personal injury law, education law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from United States Military Academy in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices in Hamilton, AL

Practice Areas Explained

John Hodges Bentley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Hodges Bentley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

John Hodges Bentley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John Hodges Bentley is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Alabama →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Hodges Bentley is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Hodges Bentley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

John Hodges Bentley 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 Hamilton 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 John Hodges Bentley

Where is John Hodges Bentley's law office located?
John Hodges Bentley's law practice is located in Hamilton, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hodges Bentley handle?
John Hodges Bentley focuses on personal injury, education, government, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has John Hodges Bentley practiced law?
John Hodges Bentley has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Hodges Bentley go to law school?
John Hodges Bentley earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact John Hodges Bentley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1980
B.S.
United States Military Academy
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1980

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