 Hugh B. Harris Office: Birmingham Direct: (205) 776-9011 hharris@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
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Hugh B. HarrisBiographyHugh B. Harris is a Partner in Wicker Smith’s Birmingham office where his practice focuses on the defense of commercial transportation, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability and negligent security, construction defect, general liability, and professional liability matters in both State and Federal Courts. He also regularly defends clients in a variety of licensing and administrative board issues. Hugh has defended civil suits from the pre-suit investigation stage through trial. His practice also focuses on advising property and casualty insurers and third-party administrators in coverage matters as well as the defense of extra-contractual, bad faith, and breach of contract suits. Hugh is admitted to practice before all Federal and State Courts in Alabama and the Alabama Board of Pharmacy. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Health Law Section and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association. In addition, he has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer® Rising Star from 2020-2024. Hugh is married to Anne Lyle Harris and they have three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and coaching his daughters’ sports teams. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Hugh B. Harris - Partner
Profile
Hugh B. Harris is a Partner in Wicker Smith’s Birmingham office where his practice focuses on the defense of commercial transportation, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability and negligent security, construction defect, general liability, and professional liability matters in both State and Federal Courts. He also regularly defends clients in a variety of licensing and administrative board issues.
Hugh has defended civil suits from the pre-suit investigation stage through trial. His practice also focuses on advising property and casualty insurers and third-party administrators in coverage matters as well as the defense of extra-contractual, bad faith, and breach of contract suits.
Hugh is admitted to practice before all Federal and State Courts in Alabama and the Alabama Board of Pharmacy. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Health Law Section and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association. In addition, he has been selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer® Rising Star from 2020-2024.
Hugh is married to Anne Lyle Harris and they have three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family and coaching his daughters’ sports teams.
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Credentials
Education
- University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 2013)
- University of Alabama (B.S., cum laude, 2010)
Practices
- Administrative Law
- Construction
- General Liability
- Medical Law
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability
- Transportation
Education
- University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 2013)
- University of Alabama (B.S., cum laude, 2010)
Honors
- Mid-South Super Lawyers ® Rising Star, 2020-present
- Articles Editor, Journal of the Legal Profession, 2012-2013
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 2013, State of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
- Alabama Board of Pharmacy
Professional Affiliations
- Alabama State Bar
- Alabama State Bar Health Law Section
- Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
- Birmingham Bar Association
Languages
English
