Two attorneys from the North Alabama personal injury law firm Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. have again been named "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America, a prestigious peer-review publication in the legal field. David J. Hodge and Joe A. King, Jr. received this honor for the 2027 edition, marking the sixth time in eight years that multiple attorneys from the firm have been selected simultaneously for this recognition.
Hodge was recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for Huntsville, his eighth such award. King received "Lawyer of the Year" honors in two categories: Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs and Litigation – Insurance, bringing his career total to six. These awards are given to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region in each edition.
In addition to Hodge and King, two other firm attorneys were listed in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America: founder Harvey B. Morris, who has been recognized for 19 consecutive years in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Joseph D. Aiello, cited for Appellate Practice, his 11th listing. Overall, the firm had four attorneys recognized in the publication.
Since its first publication in 1983, The Best Lawyers in America has built a reputation for identifying excellence in the legal profession through a rigorous peer-review process designed to deliver reliable and unbiased results. This recognition is particularly significant as it reflects the high regard in which these attorneys are held by their peers.
The firm has also been named a "Best Law Firm" by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® for over a decade, further cementing its standing in the legal community. Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, workers' compensation, insurance disputes, and business litigation.
These accolades highlight the firm's continued commitment to providing exceptional legal representation to clients in Huntsville and throughout North Alabama. The recognition also underscores the depth of expertise within the firm, which serves clients from offices in Huntsville, Florence, Decatur, and Athens.
The "Lawyer of the Year" honors are particularly notable because they are based on peer evaluations, meaning that Hodge and King have earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues in the legal field. This recognition serves as a testament to their skill, dedication, and success in advocating for their clients.
