Porter Porter & Hassinger

At Porter, Porter & Hassinger, P.C., we are a team of dedicated defense attorneys with over 100 years of combined experience. Founded in 1986, we are a litigation and corporate law firm that has established ourselves as a reliable and effective partner for our clients in Alabama and across the United States.

Our Practice Areas

Our firm specializes in a wide range of practice areas, including insurance defense, municipal law, workers' compensation and employment matters, appellate council, products liability, and wills, estates, and probate laws. We take pride in our ability to formulate creative solutions to seemingly intractable problems, always keeping our clients' best interests at the forefront of our work.

Insurance Defense

We represent insurance policy holders, whether they be corporations, municipalities, or individuals, in all manner of litigation. This includes claims of products liability, premises liability, and wrongful death and other personal injury actions. Our attorneys are experienced in navigating the complexities of insurance law and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Municipal Law

Local governmental entities can confront the same legal problems as any other individual or organization, but often face challenges that are unique as well. We have extensive experience representing cities, towns, counties, and their officers and employees in matters ranging from alleged civil rights violations, employment disputes, and personal injury matters to zoning applications, municipal annexations, and tax collection.

Workers' Compensation and Employment Matters

The best way to avoid legal issues regarding the employer/employee relationship is to address potential problems before they arise. Our attorneys have counseled clients before a lawsuit is ever filed regarding employment issues in such areas as wrongful termination, the Alabama Worker's Compensation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Title VII. Should litigation become necessary, we have successfully defended cases in both state and federal courts, achieving the most satisfactory results a litigant can expect.

Appellate Council

Our attorneys have served as appellate counsel in all phases of litigation, representing clients and assisting trial counsel in identifying issues that might be raised on appeal well before a case is ever tried. We have represented clients before the Alabama Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, and have achieved the best result for our clients by either preserving a favorable judgment in a lower court or by having an unfavorable one reversed.

Products Liability

We have defended various lawsuits in state and federal courts against product manufacturers, particularly those within the firearms industry. Often, products liability cases can be very complex, and can require consultation from medical professionals, engineers, or regulatory specialists - our extensive experience handling these types of cases can help us achieve the most efficient and economical resolution for our clients.

Wills, Estates, and Probate Laws

Our attorneys can assist you with devising a plan, prior to your death, to protect your interests and assets, and to carry out your final wishes, when that eventuality occurs. We utilize a variety of estate planning tools, including Simple and Complex Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills to help you accomplish those wishes. Our attorneys are also here for the families of decedents, to guide them through the probate process. When a loved one passes away, it is often overwhelming for those left behind to navigate the probate process, to assure that the loved one's Will is validated, to distribute the assets according to his or her final wishes, and to meet all of the requirements of the law in the probate or administration of the estate. Our attorneys have the skill and experience necessary to help the families of decedents through this trying time.

At Porter, Porter & Hassinger, P.C., we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation. With over 100 years of combined experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to handle even the most complex cases. Our attorneys are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, and we take pride in our ability to provide reliable and effective legal services.