Erik Heninger | Birmingham Personal Injury Lawyer

Erik’s training as a lawyer began early in life at the family dinner table. During those meals, his father, Stephen D. Heninger, who is the senior partner at Heninger Garrison Davis, would chronicle the stories of his clients and the law’s potential to help those who have been harmed. These lessons provided a solid foundation and direction for Erik in his passion for the practice of law. Because of these early moments, once Erik passed the bar exam, representing plaintiffs in courtrooms across the country truly became a family business.
After growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Erik attended Birmingham-Southern College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English. Shortly thereafter, his path into law became evident as he graduated from Cumberland School of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2001. Erik is a member of the State Bars of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi and maintains a consistent presence in each state. The majority of his practice is devoted to representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation. While civil litigation is the vehicle through which he works, Erik’s passion is helping people who suffer from catastrophic injuries such as severe brain and spine damage.

In addition to assisting clients, Erik believes that serving in state and national bar associations is essential to being a complete lawyer. Given that belief, Erik makes a point of being active in city, state and national legal organizations. He is very active in the American Association of Justice (AAJ) where he teaches trial advocacy and litigation techniques to other lawyers across the country. These trial colleges allow Erik to offer his knowledge and experience and also expose him to innovative ideas being used by other lawyers. Erik also focuses on the State of Alabama through his involvement with the Alabama Association of Justice (ALAJ), serving as an Officer since 2017.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Heninger Garrison & Davis LLC	Birmingham, AL	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University	J.D.	Law School	2001
Birmingham Southern College	Bachelors		1999

State / Court	Date
Georgia	2003
Mississippi	2003
Alabama	2002

• Alabama Civil Justice Foundation | Junior Board Member | 2009 - Present
  Cahaba Riverkeeper | Board of Directors | 2009 - Present
  Birmingham Bar Association | Executive Committee | Member
  Birmingham Bar Association | Grievance Committee | Member
  American Bar Association | Member
  Alabama State Bar | Member
  Mississippi Bar | Member
  Alabama Association for Justice | Member
  Mississippi Association for Justice | Member
  Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Member
  American Association for Justice | Ambassador
  Birmingham Inns of Court | Member
  Alabama State Bar | Leadership Forum Class IV | 2008 - 2009
  The Alabama Lawyer | Board of Editors | 2006 - 2008
  Birmingham Bar Association | Young Lawyers Section | 2005 - 2007

• Currently, Erik represents the 10th Judicial Circuit (Birmingham) as an elected member of the Board of Bar Commissioners for the Alabama State Bar.  As part of his Commissioner responsibilities, Erik sits on the Alabama State Bar Character & Fitness Committee and the Disciplinary Rules & Enforcement Committee,  Finally, he has been a member of the Birmingham Bar Executive Committee since 2016. Erik is “AV Preeminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell – the highest possible distinction conferred by both professional peers and judges. In 2013, he was inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation only organization committed to preserving the right to trial by jury.  Erik is also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Lawyer Honorary Society and a member of Order of Juris an honorary trial order.
  
  Erik was also recently named “Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama” a second time by Super Lawyers in 2017. His favorite professional experiences include being a part of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Leadership Vestavia Hills and Leadership Birmingham. While not working, Erik spends time with his wife, Kimberly, and their two young children, often on soccer fields or in basketball gyms and dance halls.

• “A Brief Analysis of Nonverbal Communication in the Courtroom,” Alabama Trial Lawyers Journal (Winter, 2005)
  “Cross Examination Using Rules of the Road” AAJ Rules of the Road Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia (September 2007)
  “A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective in Alternative Dispute Resolution”
  AAJ Jazz Fest Seminar:  Litigating Auto Collision Cases, New Orleans, Louisana (May 2008)
  “Corporate Representatives and the FRCP 30(b)(6) Deposition” AAJ’s Trial Advocacy College:  Depositions, Denver, Colorado (September 2008)
  “Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy-Techniques in Voir Dire” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (November 2008)
  “Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy-Closing Argument” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (November 2008)
  “Legal Stressors on Providing Recoverable Damages for Mental Anguish,” The Alabama Lawyer, January 2009; vol. 70; No. 1, pp 52-58.
  “Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes-Legislative and Case Law Update” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (May 2009)
  “Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes-Ethics Update” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (May 2009)
  “Quick Tips on Evaluating and Building the Medical Negligence Case” Barrister Education Services, Birmingham, Alabama (December 2009)
  “Bad Faith in Alabama-A Plaintiff’s Perspective” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (May 2010)
  “Establishing Standards or Care and Conduct with Defense Witnesses” AAJ’s Trial Advocacy College:  Advance Depositions, New Orleans, Louisiana (February 2011)
  “Deposition Techniques” AAJ’s Trial Advocacy College:  Advance Depositions, New Orleans, Louisiana (February 2011)
  “Real Life Resolution Strategies of Bad Faith Claims:  Plaintiff’s Case Evaluation and First Steps” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (May 2011)
  “Real Life Resolution Strategies of Bad Faith Claims:  Plaintiff’s Discovery and Damages” National Business Institute, Birmingham, Alabama (May 2011)

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