Jon's primary practice is in the area of civil litigation involving mass torts related to defective medical devices & dangerous prescription drugs. Jon also handles class action cases on behalf of individuals and small businesses involving antitrust, data breaches, and consumer protection matters. Additionally, Jon represents individuals in products liability, wrongful death, auto/trucking accidents, consumer protection, insurance fraud, and general personal injury matters.
Jon is currently representing clients nationwide who received defective medical devices such as recalled hip replacements, metal-on-metal hip implants, recalled knee replacements, and synthetic hernia mesh. Jon is also representing clients who suffered serious side effects from numerous prescription drugs.
Jon handles cases not only throughout the State of Alabama, but also throughout the entire Country. He is admitted to practice before the Alabama Supreme Court as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama Association for Justice and American Association for Justice.
Outside of work, Jon enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being on the water either boating, skiing, or fishing. He is an avid follower of college and professional football and basketball. Jon is an Eagle Scout and continues to volunteer and support many civic organizations.
Pittman, Dutton & Hellums, P.C. is a full-service plaintiff’s law firm that has tenaciously represented the rights of thousands of individuals, consumers and small businesses injured or killed by defective products, auto or trucking accidents, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, medical malpractice, construction accidents, or nursing home abuse, and those defrauded by insurance companies.
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Practice areas
A majority of my practices consists of representing individuals nationwide in mass tort cases involving defective medical devices & prescription drugs that cause serious personal injuries and death. I have cases against numerous medical device manufacturers for recalled hip replacements, metal-on-metal hip implants, recalled knee replacements, and pelvic mesh.
Our firm currently represents individuals and businesses in class action cases, fighting for their right to be treated fairly and legally. A class action is brought by groups of people suffering similar harm or losses. Typical class actions include claims related to antitrust, data breaches, corporate misconduct, consumer fraud, business fraud, defective products, discrimination, Federal False Claims Act (Qui Tam/Whistleblower), and environmental law/toxic torts.
We handle a variety of serious personal injury and wrongful death cases that are caused by the negligence of someone else. Typical personal injury cases occur from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, construction accidents, nursing home abuse/neglect, and dangerous premises.
We handle a variety wrongful death cases that are caused by the negligence of someone else. Typical personal injury cases occur from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, construction accidents, nursing home abuse/neglect, and dangerous premises.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2011 | 02/18/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
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AV Preeminent Peer Review | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Top 40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Pittman, Dutton & Hellums, P.C. | 2011 - Present |
Law Clerk | Pittman, Dutton & Hellums, P.C. | 2008 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Alabama State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Alabama Association for Justice | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
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Law Practice Today (ABA) | Five Reasons to Use Social Media to Market Yourself | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Samford University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Solo and Small Firm Section CLE | Mass Torts and Multidistrict Litigation (MDLs) | 2016 |
EndDD.org Presentation at Briarwood Christian School | End Distracted Driving | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Defective Hip Implants | Settled |
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Jonathan Stokes, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Jul 2, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. One of the smartest attorneys I know.
I have worked with Jon on several cases and other matters and I endorse him. He is a dedicated and skilled attorney who cares about his cases.
Christopher Hamer, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Apr 8, 2016
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Jon is a smart and talented lawyer. In working with him on various matters, I have always been impressed with his technical acumen and eye for detail. I strongly recommend this lawyer.
Matthew Davis, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Dec 29, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jon on many matters and his approach and attention to detail is meticulous. He is passionate about his cases and clients.
Byron Ketcham, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 17, 2015
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Jon is very knowledgeable and takes his time explaining the process to his clients. I highly recommend him and his law firm.
Dean Xenick, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 16, 2015
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I endorse Jon. He is extremely knowledgeable, aggressive, and passionate. He is an excellent advocate for his clients.
I endorse this lawyer. Jon works tirelessly for his clients.
Laura Terry Powell, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
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Mr. Mann is personable, knowledgeable and a great litigator.
Jon is a dedicated and ambitious attorney who tirelessly advocates for his clients. He is devoted to the law and is a credit to the legal profession. I would highly recommend his legal services for anyone looking for a skilled attorney.
John Lloyd, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
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Mr. Mann is fantastic lawyer. He does a great job of fighting for injured clients help recover the money they're entitled to. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Grant Howard, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Jun 12, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Daniel, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.