Atty. Stephen D. Heninger

Atty. Stephen D. Heninger

Steve grew up in a small farming community in Southern Illinois not far from the Kentucky border known as Salem, Illinois. His hometown was also the birthplace of William Jennings Bryan.

Birmingham Birmingham 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen D. Heninger at a glance

Stephen D. Heninger is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Heninger Garrison Davis Llc. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, District of Columbia Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Cour (1982). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steve grew up in a small farming community in Southern Illinois not far from the Kentucky border known as Salem, Illinois
  • His hometown was also the birthplace of William Jennings Bryan
  • Steve was the President of his high school’s student government and was also a standout on its football, basketball and track teams
  • He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1972 where he was a sprinter on its varsity track team
  • He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army on the day of his graduation and immediately went on active duty for two years
  • While serving in Ft
  • Benning, Georgia, he was asked to become the Brigade Legal Officer for the 197th Infantry Brigade even though he was not yet a lawyer
  • He served in this position for 18 months and tried over 100 Special Courts Martial, ten of which were jury trials as a prosecutor
  • After he completed his tour in the Army, he attended Cumberland School of Law where he graduated summa cum laude in 1977
  • After clerking for U.S
  • District Judge, James H. Hancock, he began his legal career in representing plaintiffs in civil ligation for the past 40 years
  • He has taught courses in trial work for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) at such prestigious law schools as Harvard, Georgetown, Stanford, University of Wisconsin, University of North Caroline and the University of Alabama
  • He has been listed as a top 50 lawyer for Alabama in Super Lawyers for the past 5 years
  • Steve has been married to his wife, Karen, for 48 years and has three children and five grandchildren who all live in the Birmingham area

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen D. Heninger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. Heninger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Truck Accidents

Stephen D. Heninger is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Alabama →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Stephen D. Heninger is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →

Wrongful Death

Stephen D. Heninger is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Alabama →

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.

Stephen D. Heninger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen D. Heninger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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 Stephen D. Heninger

Where is Stephen D. Heninger's law office located?
Stephen D. Heninger's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Heninger Garrison Davis Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen D. Heninger handle?
Stephen D. Heninger focuses on truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Stephen D. Heninger practiced law?
Stephen D. Heninger has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Stephen D. Heninger go to law school?
Stephen D. Heninger earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Stephen D. Heninger for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen D. Heninger received?
Stephen D. Heninger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1977
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, District of Columbia Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Cour
Admitted: 1982

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