Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., a personal injury law firm based in Huntsville, Alabama, announced that two of its attorneys, Joe A. King Jr. and David J. Hodge, have been named to the Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers list for 2026. This recognition places the firm as the only personal injury law practice in North Alabama with two attorneys ranked among the top 50 out of more than 12,000 lawyers in the state.
Both attorneys also received 2026 Super Lawyers honors in the Personal Injury General: Plaintiff category. This marks Mr. King's 11th time receiving Super Lawyers honors, while Mr. Hodge has now been listed on the Top 50 list for the 10th time and has received general Super Lawyers honors for the 14th time.
Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes individual attorneys for their excellence and proven track records of success. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. For the Top 50 lists, an additional step is added to the vetting process. As stated on the Super Lawyers website, “Every year, Super Lawyers evaluates lawyers across the country for its annual list of top attorneys. The Top Lists take exclusivity one step further by featuring selected Super Lawyers attorneys with the most total points earned.”
Mr. King has received Super Lawyers honors every year since 2016, and before that he was named to the Rising Stars list from 2012 to 2014. His focus areas include Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, and Trucking Accidents. Mr. Hodge has received Super Lawyers honors every year since 2013, with previous Rising Stars selections in 2010 and 2012. His focus areas are Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, and Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff.
The recognition carries significant weight in the legal community, as it is based on a rigorous evaluation by peers and independent research. Being named to the Top 50 list is particularly notable because it distinguishes attorneys who have earned the highest point totals in their state, reflecting their professional achievements and reputation among colleagues.
Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. has built a reputation as a leading personal injury firm in North Alabama, having been named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers for over a decade. The firm represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including car, truck, motorcycle, and other motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and product liability. They also handle workers' compensation, insurance disputes, and business litigation.
The firm is located at 200 Pratt Avenue NE, Huntsville, AL 35801, with additional offices in Florence, Decatur, and Athens. For more information, visit their website at Morris King Hodge.
