John W. Johnson, II, Esq.
Phone: (205) 250-6662
Email: jwjohnson@csattorneys.com
PRACTICE AREAS
- CIVIL LITIGATION
- CONSTRUCTION
- COVERAGE
- EXTRA-CONTRACTUAL & BAD FAITH LIABILITY
- INSURANCE
- LIQUOR LIABILITY
RESOURCES
- COMPENDIUM OF PRINCIPALS OF LAW REGARDING BAD FAITH IN THE FIFTY STATES AND D.C.
EDUCATION
John doesn’t hesitate when asked about the greatest influence on his law career – Bibb Allen. As a new lawyer with no experience in coverage matters, Bibb became John’s go-to source for foundational elements of Alabama insurance coverage law and theory. In the last five years of his practice, Bibb asked John to prepare the supplements to his book. Bibb’s influence led John to prepare the second edition and to rename it in Bibb’s honor after his death. John is proud to carry on Bibb’s legacy and aspires to be a primary reference tool for new and experienced lawyers. “Bibb cared about his profession and respected his colleagues and adversaries. Continuing to author the book is a reminder of Bibb’s influence and inspiration.”
John represents Christian & Small’s insurance coverage clients in contract and tort litigation, including defending them against claims of bad faith, breach of contract, fraud and extra-contractual damages, as well as disputes between carriers. John also represents insureds sued under Alabama’s Dram Shop statutes and advising insurers regarding coverage for liquor liability claims under CGL and liquor liability policies.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Birmingham Bar Association: Member; 2009 Graduate, Future Leaders Forum; Member, Young Lawyers Section
- Alabama State Bar: Member; Participant, 2008 Pilot Mentoring Program
- American Bar Association (ABA): Member
- Defense Research Institute (DRI): Member
- Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA): Member
- 2009 Graduate, Bibb Allen Memorial Trial Academy
- Bar Association Bulletin, Board of Editors Member, 2005-2006
- National Business Institute: Faculty, 2007-2008
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Recognized as Alabama Rising Star 2011 by Alabama Super Lawyers ®, Insurance Coverage
- AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- John W Johnson II & Richard Smith, Allen’s Alabama Liability Insurance Handbook (2d ed. 2009).
- Liquor Liability Litigation in Alabama, Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin (Winter 2005).
- Insurers’ Dilemma: Defend or Not, Who Controls the Defense, Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin (Summer 2004).
ADMISSIONS
ATTORNEY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Practicing: Civil Litigation
