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also known as Jeffrey G. Blackwell
Jeff Blackwell focuses his practice on cases involving severe personal injuries, substantial damages or wrongful death. He only represents the victims of personal injury and their families. Jeff earned a Presidential Scholarship to the University of South Alabama where he graduated with an Accounting degree in 1992. He then earned his law degree from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1995. Jeff has successfully tried cases to verdict in multiple Alabama counties. He has also successfully represented clients before the Alabama Supreme Court and Alabama Court of Civil Appeals on many occasions. He has helped injury victims in both Alabama and Federal Courts. He has received a Preeminent AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been selected as a SuperLawyer (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) and selected as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
The Blackwell Law Firm does one thing -- Represents clients in serious personal injury and damage cases. We focus 100% of our practice in this area of the law so that we can best serve our injured clients. Our clients deserve lawyers who are single-minded in preparing their claims and cases for the maximum recovery possible. Because of this focus, Blackwell Law Firm lawyers are regularly invited to teach and lecture on topics related to Alabama personal injury law and trials.
From its offices in both Huntsville and Athens, the Blackwell Law Firm / Personal Injury Lawyers, helps people across Alabama. Outside the courtroom, firm lawyers write, teach and advocate for safer roadways, safer workplaces and safer communities.
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Acquired: 1995
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120 Holmes Ave NE #401, Huntsville, AL, 35801
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Posted by Ashley | April 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Jeff is a very helpful lawyer even though he could not assist me he has guided me in the right direction for Texas cases. Thank you again.
Posted by Alan | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
After sustaining a work related injury in February 2014, I quickly realized that I would need legal representation. A friend and work colleague recommended Mr. Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell and his paralegal, Nicole Brown, take every case very, very seriously. Mr. Blackwell is able to explain the compl...
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jeff Blackwell and his associate, Jennifer McKown, did an excellent job on my case. They paid attention to every detail of a complex case and were always one step ahead of the game. They are very knowledgeable, excellent lawyers, and are also kind and caring people. They have good, professional re...
Posted by Tray | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My Name is Tray, and I would hire Mr. Blackwell again!!!! I suffered a work place injury in 2007, I was totally clueless in every aspect of what was involved,related to a workplace injury. My employer tried to brush off my injury as a NON-Workplace incident. So I started researching online for ...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A former employer hired Jeff Blackwell per my recommendation to represent us in lawsuit against a company that falsified waste shipping manifests. My company was a centralized waste treatment facility licensed to receive and treat non-hazardous waste sources. Our customer was a large company and kno...
"I've known Jeff for many years. He is an exceptional attorney and wonderful with his clients. I strongly recommend him."
"Jeff is an excellent attorney. He has a great reputation in the legal community and he works hard for his clients. I have referred a number of clients to him, and he has always done an exceptional job representing them."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Jeff since he started practicing law several years ago and have worked with him on several cases. Jeff is an excellent attorney and provides competent and caring representation for his clients. He is an outstanding attorney who gets good results."
"Jeff is an outstanding lawyer and advocate. I would recommend him on any legal matter, especially those involving personal injury."
"This is a very good attorney and highly respected by peers in Huntsville. I am happy to endorse him!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, shares his knowledge and experience in many ways, including with lawyers who have questions and need assistance. Is known for thorough, in depth representation of clients."
"Jeff is one of the hardest working and brightest attorneys whom I have the privilege of knowing. For more than a decade I have followed Jeff's legal career and watched as he has consistently secured what I would consider to be excellent results for his clients. On several occasions, Jeff and I have sat down and discussed cases that we are handling. He has a unique ability to quickly grasp the pertinent facts and applicable legal principles and then formulate a trial strategy. Jeff is both a legal scholar and an advocate for his clients. I am proud to know Jeff and would not hesitate to refer a potential client to him. Without any reservations, I highly recommend Jeff."
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
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2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Super Lawyers - Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2001
Advocate, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1993
Ticor National Title Insurance Award, University of Alabama School of Law
1993
Corpus Juris Secundum Award, University of Alabama School of Law
1988
Presidential Scholarship, University of South Alabama
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016 - Present
Owner, Blackwell Law Firm
1900 - Present
Member, Blackwell Law Firm
1998 - 2016
Partner, Hornsby, Watson, Hornsby & Blackwell
1995 - 1998
Attorney, Hardin & Hawkins
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Hardin & Hawkins
1993 - 1993
Legal Intern, Professor Gerald Gibbons - University of Alabama School of Law
1989 - 1990
Summer Intern, General Motors Corporation
1998 - Present
Huntsville-Madison County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeMember
1995 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaAdmitted
1995 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaAdmitted
Member
Member
2011 - 2011
Huntsville-Madison County Bar AssociationNominating Committee Member
2011 - 2012
Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, Library CommitteeVice-Chair
2009 - 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs of North AlabamaBoard of Directors
1993 - 1995
Journal of the Legal ProfessionMember
$374,000.00 Judgment for my clients
$250,000.00 verdict at trial
The case settled confidentially while the jury was deliberating following the trial.
Settled for a confidential amount
$5,350,000.00 Verdict
Sucessful trial and appeal
$267,000.00 Verdict
$313,000.00 Verdict
1,450,000.00 Settlement
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Alabama Workers' Compensation Trial Strategy
2012
2012
Evolving Issues and Practices in Workers' Compensation Cases (Panel Member)
2011
Bench Trial Tips
2011
Summary Judgment Hearings
2011
Discovery Conferences
2010
Legislative, Case Law and Regulatory Trends and Developments
2009
Moderated a Panel Discussion of Civil Court Judges
2004
Workers' Compensation Update
1995
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What can I do, if there is anything that can be done about being involved in a MVA and having a cracked sternum from it?
15 Oct 2018
My injury was in April 2018. Can I still be drug tested for the injury after surgery?
21 Aug 2018
What % can BCBS recoup if my insurance Alfa is having to pay for an accident caused from another person who's insurance solvent
07 Jun 2017
Maximum Medical Improvement -- Three Things Workers' Compensation Claimants In Alabama Should Know
30 Sep 2016
The Three Categories Of Distracted Driving
08 Jun 2016
Four Reasons Traumatic Brain Injury Cases Are NOT Diagnosed
03 Apr 2016