Jennifer L. McKown
About Jennifer
Biography
When I graduated from law school, I was honored to be chosen as a judicial law clerk for Judge James P. Smith. In Judge Smith's court, I had a front row seat to many of the best trial lawyers in North Alabama. I watched those great lawyers fight hard for their clients. It didn't take long for me to decide I wanted to be a lawyer who fights hard for my client, and who doesn't back down from a trial. My mentor, Bud Watson, gave me my opportunity once my one-year judicial clerkship ended. Since then, I have devoted my law practice to cases involving severe and debilitating personal injuries, substantial damages, and wrongful death. For 15 years, I have successfully argued cases to verdict in many Alabama counties, and Federal courts.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-45%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Alabama for 25 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Blackwell Law Firm
120 Holmes Ave NE #401, Huntsville, AL, 35801
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Jennifer L. McKown's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. As an attorney, I know Jennifer does a great job for her clients!"
"Jen is an excellent trial attorney. Before starting my own firm in 2016, I spent many years as a partner in a personal injury trial firm with a state-wide practice. Jennifer worked as an attorney for that firm. During her time with that firm, she frequently tried automobile accident cases on behalf of injured people. And, she routinely won cases other lawyers thought were difficult or unwinnable. Her success in court was impressive. Jen tried cases from routine automobile accidents to complex matters involving multiple issues. She helped win cases involving substantial punitive damage verdicts. She also protected her clients in appeals before the Alabama Supreme Court. Jen worked hard to help her clients and it showed. I saw first-hand her dedication. After starting my new firm, I asked her to bring the same commitment to our current clients."
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Jerome A. Hoffman Leadership Award, University of Alabama School of Law
1996
Scholarship (MA), University of Alabama in Huntsville
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Of Counsel, Blackwell Law Firm
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Blackwell Law Firm
2011 - 2016
Owner, Jennifer L. McKown, Attorney at Law
2003 - 2011
Partner, Hornsby, Watson, Hornsby, Blackwell & McKown
2001 - 2003
Associate, Hornsby, Watson, Hornsby & Blackwell
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Judge James P. Smith, State Of Alabama
1999 - 1999
Law Clerk, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Office of Legal Counsel
1999 - 2000
Research Assistant to Professor Jerome Hoffman, University of Alabama School of Law
1998 - 1998
Intern, Madison County District Attorney's Office
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Office of Legal Counsel
Associations
2001 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
Huntsville-Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
2007 - 2008
Huntsville Madison County Bar AssociationChair, Last Chance Seminar
2006 - 2007
Huntsville-Madison County Bar AssociationChair, Last Chance Seminar
2005 - 2006
Huntsville-Madison County Bar AssociationNominating Committee Member
2001 - 2011
American Inns of CourtMember
1999 - 2000
Alabama Law & Psychology ReviewEditor-in-Chief
1998 - 1999
Alabama Law & Psychology ReviewEditor
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential settlement (case settled during jury deliberations).
$5,350,000.00
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
MA - Masters
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Moderator
2007
Moderator
Languages
Arabic
German