Atty. John Malcolm Laney, Jr.

Atty. John Malcolm Laney, Jr.

Mr. John Malcolm Laney, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, professional liability, architects and engineers liability and 3 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About John Malcolm Laney, Jr. at a glance

John Malcolm Laney, Jr. is an Of Counsel based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Webster, Henry, Cohan, Speagle, DeShazo & Bankston, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on construction and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1972) and Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Al (1998). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1971) and University of Alabama (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John Malcolm Laney, Jr. is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, professional liability, architects and engineers liability and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Alabama in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Webster, Henry, Cohan, Speagle, DeShazo & Bankston, P.C. in Birmingham, AL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Malcolm Laney, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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Insurance Law

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

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Malcolm Laney, Jr.

Where is John Malcolm Laney, Jr.'s law office located?
John Malcolm Laney, Jr.'s law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Webster, Henry, Cohan, Speagle, DeShazo & Bankston, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Malcolm Laney, Jr. handle?
John Malcolm Laney, Jr. focuses on construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has John Malcolm Laney, Jr. practiced law?
John Malcolm Laney, Jr. has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Malcolm Laney, Jr. go to law school?
John Malcolm Laney, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact John Malcolm Laney, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact John Malcolm Laney, Jr. 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 John Malcolm Laney, Jr. received?
John Malcolm Laney, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1971
B.A.
University of Alabama
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1972
Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Al
Admitted: 1998

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