Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., a North Alabama personal injury law firm, announced today that two attorneys from the firm – David J. Hodge and Joe A. King, Jr. – have each received “Lawyer of the Year” recognition for 2026 from the respected legal ranking organization, The Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, a total of four attorneys from the firm were included in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
This year’s honors mark the fifth time in seven years in which multiple attorneys from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., have been selected simultaneously for “Lawyer of the Year” recognition. Just one attorney in each practice area and geographic region in each annual edition is chosen for the honor.
Hodge, King, and two additional attorneys from the firm – Harvey B. Morris and Joseph D. Aiello – received recognition in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Since its first publication 43 years ago, The Best Lawyers in America has earned a reputation for recognizing excellence in the legal profession. The publication selects honorees through a rigorous peer-review process intended to deliver reliable, unbiased results.
Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. – The Best Lawyers in America (2026 Edition)
- Harvey B. Morris, our firm’s founder, was recognized in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. It marks the 18th consecutive year he has been listed.
- Joe A. King, Jr. was listed for six practice areas: Litigation – Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. This is the eighth year he has been recognized.
- David J. Hodge was listed in five practice areas: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs. This is his 11th year on the listing.
- Joseph D. Aiello was cited for Appellate Practice. This marks his 10th listing in the publication for that practice area.
About Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.
Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is a full-service law firm that serves North Alabama. We treat each client with individual courtesy and respect and will work to earn your trust through the legal representation we provide. We represent injured clients and family members in a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, defective products, workplace accidents, business disputes, and wrongful death claims.
Contact our office in Huntsville, Decatur, Athens, or Florence to get the help you deserve today.
