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Erik Stephen Heninger
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Biography
Erik’s training as a lawyer began early in life at the family dinner table. During those meals, his father, Stephen D. Heninger, who is the senior partner at Heninger Garrison Davis, would chronicle the stories of his clients and the law’s potential to help those who have been harmed. These lessons provided a solid foundation and direction for Erik in his passion for the practice of law. Because of these early moments, once Erik passed the bar exam, representing plaintiffs in courtrooms across the country truly became a family business. After growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Erik attended Birmingham-Southern College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English. Shortly thereafter, his path into law became evident as he graduated from Cumberland School of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2001. Erik is a member of the State Bars of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi and maintains a consistent presence in each state. The majority of his practice is devoted to representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation. While civil litigation is the vehicle through which he works, Erik’s passion is helping people who suffer from catastrophic injuries such as severe brain and spine damage.
In addition to assisting clients, Erik believes that serving in state and national bar associations is essential to being a complete lawyer. Given that belief, Erik makes a point of being active in city, state and national legal organizations. He is very active in the American Association of Justice (AAJ) where he teaches trial advocacy and litigation techniques to other lawyers across the country. These trial colleges allow Erik to offer his knowledge and experience and also expose him to innovative ideas being used by other lawyers. Erik also focuses on the State of Alabama through his involvement with the Alabama Association of Justice (ALAJ), serving as an Officer since 2017.
Currently, Erik represents the 10th Judicial Circuit (Birmingham) as an elected member of the Board of Bar Commissioners for the Alabama State Bar. As part of his Commissioner responsibilities, Erik sits on the Alabama State Bar Character & Fitness Committee and the Disciplinary Rules & Enforcement Committee. Finally, he has been a member of the Birmingham Bar Executive Committee since 2016. Erik is “AV Preeminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell – the highest possible distinction conferred by both professional peers and judges. In 2013, he was inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation only organization committed to preserving the right to trial by jury. Erik was also recently named “Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama” a second time by Super Lawyers in 2017. His favorite professional experiences include being a part of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Leadership Vestavia Hills and Leadership Birmingham. While not working, Erik spends time with his wife, Kimberly, and their two young children, often on soccer fields or in basketball gyms and dance halls.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Car Accident
10%
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
Intellectual Property
10%
Life Insurance
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-50%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 22 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 22 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 23 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
(205) 326-3332
Fax
2224 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Posted by Nathaniel | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Knowledgeable & Professional
Erik is the guy you want at your side in a difficult situation. He served as co-counsel with Bernard Nomberg in a wrongful death claim for my family when we lost my brother. My brother was special needs, so in a sense, they were representing him also. The responsible party claimed it was just an acci...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers 2018, US News and World Report Best Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
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2015
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2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC
2002 - 2006
Associate, Heninger, Burge, Vargo, and Davis
Associations
2009 - Present
Alabama Civil Justice FoundationJunior Board Member
2009 - Present
Cahaba RiverkeeperBoard of Directors
Birmingham Bar Association
Executive Committee Member
Birmingham Bar Association, Grievance Committee
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Alabama State Bar
Member
Mississippi Bar
Member
Alabama Association for Justice
Member
Mississippi Association for Justice
Member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Ambassador
Birmingham Inns of Court
Member
2008 - 2009
Alabama State BarLeadership Forum Class IV
2006 - 2008
The Alabama LawyerBoard of Editors
2005 - 2007
Birmingham Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Section
Education
2001
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Birmingham-Southern College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
National Business Institute
Real Life Resolution Strategies of Bad Faith Claims: Plaintiff’s Discovery and Damages
2011
American Association for Justice
Deposition Techniques
2010
National Business Institute
Bad Faith in Alabama-A Plaintiff’s Perspective
2009
National Business Institute
Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes-Legislative and Case Law Update
2009
Barrister Education Services
Quick Tips on Evaluating and Building the Medical Negligence Case
Publications
2009
The Alabama Lawyer
Legal Stressors on Providing Recoverable Damages for Mental Anguish
Languages
English