About John
John practices in the firm’s Construction, Business, Real Estate, Environmental and Litigation sections with emphasis on land use and development, zoning, environmental litigation, mineral development, business torts and general real estate litigation. Recently, his practiced has focused on the resolution of real property disputes including property rights, title and title insurance issues, condemnation, construction and land use. John served as Lead Defense Attorney for a manufacturer of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) until completion of resolutions in all of the company’s issues in Alabama.
John has been recommended in Real Estate by Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, (Chambers & Partners Legal Publishers) and is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Chambers USA named John in 2009 and 2010 as a “Leader in their Field.” He was also selected for inclusion in Alabama Super Lawyers from 2008 through 2011.
In addition, John is a member of the American Academy of Attorney-Mediators and has been appointed to the ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Panel of Neutrals.
What community projects are you involved in?
I am a member of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in Birmingham, and, for over thirty years, have been involved with coaching boys and girls in various sports including basketball and baseball. I founded Alabama I Can Through Education Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) entity that promotes education and self-development through the sport of basketball. The concept of “Alabama ICE” is to combine kids from various economic backgrounds and encourage discipline, compatibility and teamwork with the opportunity of playing basketball at a higher level.
What do you like about the law?
Having the opportunity to serve clients and resolve controversies by negotiation and, if necessary, by litigation.
What was your first job?
Clearing lots.
What is your favorite hobby?
Constructing things.
What advice would you give to a young student in law school?
Treat law school as a job, i.e. work at least eight hours a day.
How do you spend your weekends?
Coaching, digging in the dirt, building something, and occasionally hunting or skiing.