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Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP

United States 2025

Overview

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In its second century of practice, Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP is one of the most respected plaintiffs' litigation firms in the country. Hare Wynn's success has come as a result of the unique opportunity its attorneys have had to become both experienced and successful trial lawyers, as well as legal tacticians. Whether arguing to a jury in a rural county in Alabama or to the United States Supreme Court, Hare Wynn's lawyers have a proven track record of success for their clients

Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP began in the late 1800's, and through the firm's founder, Francis Hare, was instrumental in making plaintiffs' litigation affordable to those needing high-quality representation in significant litigation. Built on a legacy of representing individuals, Hare Wynn continues to build on more than 100 years of successful trial experience in its representation of individuals, Fortune 500 companies, small business, and government entities.

The magnitude of the firm's litigation success was recognized when Hare Wynn was identified as one of the top plaintiff's firms in the United States in being named to the National Law Journal's Plaintiffs' Hot List. The Journal honored Hare Wynn as one of 20 firms nationally "that are at the cutting edge of plaintiffs' work – and giving the defense a run for their money."

Rankings

Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 8 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Metro Rankings

Birmingham
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

About Our Clients

Hare Wynn’s attorneys have mastered their courtroom skills during more than a century of trials involving business litigation, products liability, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, aviation accidents and medical negligence cases. In an age when fewer and fewer cases go to trial, Hare Wynn’s lawyers are still arguing to juries on a regular basis. Examples include:

  • $217.7 MILLION verdict in Kansas – GMO Corn Contamination
  • $8 MILLION verdict in Kentucky – Nursing Home Abuse
  • $25 MILLION settlement in Kentucky – Consumer Protection Case
  • $8.5 MILLION settlement in Oklahoma – Aviation Engine Failure
  • $40 MILLION settlement in Tennessee – Whistleblower
  • $1 MILLION verdict in Tennessee – Trucking Accident
  • $1.31 MILLION settlement in N. Carolina – Liquor Liability
  • $750 MILLION settlement in Missouri – GMO Rice Contamination
  • $47 MILLION verdict in Arkansas – GMO Rice Contamination
  • $19 MILLION verdict in Arkansas – Seat Belt Failure
  • $950 THOUSAND settlement in S. Carolina – Tire Tread Separation
  • $310 MILLION settlement in Alabama – Corporate Fraud
  • $2.8 BILLION verdict in Alabama – Corporate Fraud
  • $40 MILLION verdict in Alabama – Death of a Police Officer
  • $40 MILLION verdict in Alabama – Death of a Music Minister
  • $1.85 MILLION settlement in Georgia – Brake Failure
  • $3 MILLION settlement in Mississippi – Whistleblower
  • $3 MILLION settlement in Louisiana – Pipeline Explosion
  • $392 MILLION settlement in Texas – Whistleblower
  • $11 MILLION settlement in Texas – Wrongful Death
  • $1.51 BILLION global settlement – GMO Corn Contamination

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Regional Rankings

Birmingham
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Transportation Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP has 8 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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Main Location

Birmingham, AL
800 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 800
Birmingham, AL 35209
United States
205-328-5330 Call our Birmingham, AL location at 205-328-5330 Get Directions Get directions to our Birmingham, AL location

Management and Personnel

Managing Partner
Leon Ashford
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