George E. Knox Jr.

Mr. Knox has experience representing clients before the trial and appellate courts of Alabama, as well as before the federal courts. His appellate practice includes oral arguments before the Alabama Supreme Court and the filing of briefs before the United States Supreme Court.

Although his practice is mainly devoted to professional liability litigation, he has experience in commercial and contract litigation, as well as products liability actions.

Assistant Contact Information: Meyvis Hawkins
George E. Knox Jr.

Court Admissions

  • All Alabama State Courts

Attorney Bio

Education
  • J.D., 1990, Cumberland School of Law, Birmingham, AL
  • B.A., 1987, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL
BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Alabama, 1990
professional affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • Alabama Bar Association
  • Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Honors and Awards
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2007, Mr. Knox has been named Lawyer of the Year three times: for personal injury litigation (on behalf of defendants) in 2018, for medical malpractice law (on behalf of defendants) in 2020, and for personal injury litigation (on behalf of defendants in 2021).
  • Member, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 2015.
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2013.
  • Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2005.
  • Alabama Super Lawyer, 2010 and 2011.
  • Martindale-Hubbell has rated Mr. Knox as AV Preeminent.

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Awards & Recognitions

Martindale-Hubbell indicates Lanier Ford has an average peer rating of 4.5 (on a 5-point scale). U.S. News and World Report has recognized Lanier Ford as a tier 1 firm. Lanier Ford is also an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and a recommended insurance defense firm as recognized by A. M. Best & Company.

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