Atty. John M. Graham
John Graham’s practice includes a significant amount of personal injury litigation, much of which is involved in the regular representation of Norfolk Southern Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. He also has a general litigation practice in which he has represented a number of companies and businesses in various commercial disputes.
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John M. Graham is a personal injury attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1992) and The University of Alabama (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Graham’s practice includes a significant amount of personal injury litigation, much of which is involved in the regular representation of Norfolk Southern Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies
- He also has a general litigation practice in which he has represented a number of companies and businesses in various commercial disputes
- He has extensive experience in jury trials as well as appellate practice in both state and federal courts
- Mr. Graham has been assigned the highest possible Peer Review Rating for legal ability and ethical standards in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
- He is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America for his work in Personal Injury Litigation and Railroad Law
- He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, the American Bar Association, and the Birmingham Bar Association.
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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.
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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.
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