Atty. Larry W. Harper

Atty. Larry W. Harper

Profile: - Partner, 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation - AV Rating Honors - Awards University of Alabama School of Law - Omicron Delta Kappa - Phi Alpha Delta - Bench and Bar - Hugo Black Scholar - Alabama Law Review, Managing Board Professional Associations: - Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Board of Directors - International Association of Defense Counsel - Birmingham Bar Association Executive Committee - Birmingham Bar Association - Chairman of the Medical/Legal Liaison Committee - Shelby County Bar Association, President - American Bar Association - Defense Research Institute - U

Birmingham Birmingham 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Larry W. Harper at a glance

Larry W. Harper is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Porterfield Harper Mills Motlow And Ireland P A. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, class action, product liability, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court - Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court - Southern District o (1975). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (J.D., 1975) and University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (B.S. Electrical, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • - Partner, 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation - AV Rating Honors - Awards University of Alabama School of Law - Omicron Delta Kappa - Phi Alpha Delta - Bench and Bar - Hugo Black Scholar - Alabama Law Review, Managing Board Professional Associations: - Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Board of Directors - International Association of Defense Counsel - Birmingham Bar Association Executive Committee - Birmingham Bar Association - Chairman of the Medical/Legal Liaison Committee - Shelby County Bar Association, President - American Bar Association - Defense Research Institute - University of Alabama School of Law - Board of Trustees for the Farrah Law Alumni Society - Top Attorney in Alabama as published in Business Alabama - Recognized in Alabama Super Lawyer's Magazine Appellate Decisions: - Green v
  • Ingram, 794 So.2d 1070 (Ala 2001) - Ex parte Panell, 756 So.2d 862 (Ala 1999) - Beaver Const
  • Co., Inc. v
  • Ballard, 742 So.2d 167 (Ala 1999) - Huey v
  • American Truetzschler Corp., 47 F.Supp.2d 1342 (M.D.Ala 1999) - Robert Orr/Sysco Food Services Co., Inc. v
  • Jackson, 751 So.2d 508 (Ala.Civ.App 1999) - Campbell v
  • General Motors Corp., 19 F.Supp.2d 1260 (N.D.Ala.Civ.App 1998) - Burton v
  • Cromeans, 701 So.2d 823 (Ala.Civ.App 1997) - Pearson v
  • Fomby By and Through Embry, 688 So.2d 239 (Ala 1997) - Life Ins
  • Co. of Georgia v
  • Johnson, 684 So.2d 685 (Ala 1996) - Big B, Inc. v
  • Cottingham, 634 So.2d 999 (Ala 1993) - Alfa Mut
  • Ins
  • Co. v
  • Veal, 622 So.2d 1292 (Ala 1993) - Jackson v
  • Pleasant Grove Health Care Center, 980 F.2d 692, (11th Cir.(Ala.) 1993) - Alfa Mut Ins Co. v
  • Northington, 604 So.2d 758 (Ala 1992) - Delchamps, Inc. v
  • Morgan, 601 So.2d 442 (Ala 1992) - Standard Plan, Inc. v
  • Tucker, 582 So.2d 1024 (Ala 1991) - McDevitt & Street Co. v
  • Mosher Steel Co., 574 So.2d 794 (Ala 1991) - Shumaker v
  • Johnson, 571 So.2d 991 (Ala 1990) - Weaver v
  • Champion Ins
  • Co., 567 So.2d 380 (Ala.Civ.App. 1990) - Nabors v
  • Travelers Ins
  • Co. 551 So.2d 308 (Ala 1989) - Pietz v Orthopedic Equipment Co. 562 So.2d 152 (Ala 1989) - Cazalas v
  • Johns-Manville Sales Corp., 435 So.2d 55 (Ala 1983) - Sentry Ins
  • Co. v
  • Pacific Indem
  • Co., 345 So.2d 283 (Ala 1977)

Practice Areas Explained

Larry W. Harper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Larry W. Harper 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.

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Class Action

Larry W. Harper is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

Larry W. Harper is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Larry W. Harper is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

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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 Larry W. Harper

Where is Larry W. Harper's law office located?
Larry W. Harper's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Porterfield Harper Mills Motlow And Ireland P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Larry W. Harper handle?
Larry W. Harper focuses on medical malpractice, class action, product liability, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Larry W. Harper practiced law?
Larry W. Harper has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Larry W. Harper go to law school?
Larry W. Harper earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S. Electrical, 1972).
How can I contact Larry W. Harper for a consultation?
You can contact Larry W. Harper 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 Larry W. Harper received?
Larry W. Harper's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1975
B.S. Electrical
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. District Court - Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court - Southern District o
Admitted: 1975

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