John D. Blair

I represent vessel owners, stevedores, employers/businesses, and insurance companies including (but not limited to) matters arising under the Jones Act, Death on the High Seas Act, general maritime law, and the Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions.

i represent employers, large and small, in a host of matters including HR matter/training, risk reduction/prevention, compliance, EEO/EPLI matters, OSHA matters, DOL-WHD matters, transactional matters (contracts, licenses, leases, and personnel handbooks and policies), benefit questions, and terminations. I also defend employers against claims and litigation brought under the ADA, FMLA, ADEA, HIPAA, GWCA, LHWCA, OSHA, and other state and federal laws

I represent employers, insurers, self-insurers, businesses, construction companies/contractors, medical clinics/providers, and non-profits in defending and prosecuting claims before all Alabama and Georgia state and federal courts in such areas as torts/premises liability, contracts, collections, business/commercial disputes, and insurance coverage matters.

I represent insurers, policyholders, and brokers in coverage disputes and litigation, compliance matters, and subrogation claims before all Alabama and Georgia state and federal courts and administrative agencies. We also offer coverage opinions and prepare reservation of rights letters for when a defense is tendered despite reservations concerning coverage.