Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., a personal injury law firm in Huntsville, Alabama, has announced that two of its attorneys, David J. Hodge and Joe A. King Jr., have again received 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition from The Best Lawyers in America. This marks the sixth time in eight years that multiple attorneys from the firm have been simultaneously selected for this honor, which is awarded to just one attorney in each practice area and geographic region in each edition.
Hodge received the recognition in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Huntsville, his eighth such award. King was recognized in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs and Litigation – Insurance, marking his sixth 'Lawyer of the Year' honor. They were joined in the 2027 edition by Harvey B. Morris and Joseph D. Aiello, who were also listed in the publication.
Since its first publication in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America has been a respected peer-review guide to legal excellence. The selection process involves a rigorous evaluation by attorneys in the same practice areas, aimed at providing reliable and unbiased results.
The firm's attorneys have a long history of recognition. Morris, the founder, has been listed for 19 consecutive years in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. King has been recognized in six practice areas, including Mass Tort Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Workers' Compensation. Hodge has been listed in five areas, such as Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Aiello has been cited for Appellate Practice for the 11th time.
This recognition is significant because it highlights the firm's sustained excellence and leadership in personal injury law in North Alabama. It also reflects the firm's commitment to providing high-quality legal representation to its clients, which has been acknowledged by both peers and clients. The firm has been named a 'Best Law Firm' by U.S. News-Best Lawyers for over a decade.
Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, workers' compensation, and insurance disputes. The firm also handles business litigation. With offices in Huntsville, Florence, Decatur, and Athens, the firm serves clients throughout the region.
