• "Jonathan's knowledge and expertise, combined with his responsiveness and quick wit, makes for the most enjoyable working relationship.  He has carefully guided me through the inevitable growing pains associated with success. Jonathan has become not only a trusted member of my advisory team, but also a cherished friend."

    MARY WYATT KRENSHAW, CEO, WYATT BUILDS

  • "Jonathan Head is our go to lawyer for critical, timely, and effective legal representation.. His articulate, assertive, clear communication saves time and money. He knows and understands our business and quickly recommends the best direction to resolve the matter. I highly recommend him to others who have need of his construction and legal expertise."

    PHYLLIS HALL, VICE CHAIR, SHOOK & FLETCHER SERVICES

  • "Jonathan Head helped our locally owned and operated small business successfully mitigate a nonpayment issue with a large national development company. As a small business owner, it is a relief now knowing we have Jonathan's legal expertise and commitment backing our company."

    SARA HEREFORD, CO-OWNER, HEREFORD CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION

Overview

Jonathan is a trial lawyer who principally focuses on the construction and manufacturing industries. By leveraging his experience as an in-house lawyer for a large general contractor, Jonathan seeks to provide full service within the core operations of those industries. He has tried cases throughout the Southeast United States and in Maryland and Oklahoma. As part of a national construction claims practice, Jonathan has advised clients and made claims for affirmative recovery throughout the United States.

Education & Admissions

Education

University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1998

University of Alabama, B.S., magna cum laude, 1994



Admissions

Alabama 

Florida

Supreme Court of Alabama

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

U.S. Court of Federal Claims 

Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals

Representative Experience

  • As lead trial counsel, prevailed in a breach of contract trial against an Oklahoma-based general contractor, obtaining a judgment of over $1.6 million including interest and attorneys' fees on behalf of a subcontractor.
  • Successfully defended a quarry against preliminary injunctions that alleged violations of local statues prohibiting quarries near certain public facilities.
  • As part of the executive leadership team, rendered general advice on all aspects of Balfour Beatty Construction’s legal matters in Florida, including transactional, litigation, ethics and compliance and strategic business advice. Also led the safety and scheduling functions as part of a division-wide risk management effort.
  • Prepared and prosecuted $35 million omnibus claim against GSA on a new federal courthouse construction project.
  • Successful defense of $20 million trade secret claims against cardboard container manufacturer (after summary judgment granted, defense fees assessed against plaintiff).
  • Successful defense of multiple subcontractor claims totaling $7 million on a new U.S. consulate construction project.
  • Prepared and prosecuted $10 million claim against design-build subcontractor on a classified project for the Air Force.
  • Prepared and prosecuted $30 million labor competition claim against the Corps of Engineers on a lock and dam project.
  • Prepared and prosecuted $5 million design insufficiency claim against the Corps of Engineers on a lock and dam project.
  • Fun fact: Jonathan is a member of a small, and presumably shrinking, fraternity of lawyers who have successfully tried a case involving a cow shooting.

Recent Wins

Practices & Industries

Awards & Recognition

Birmingham Business Journal - Best of the Bar, 2023

The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law, 2023-2025

The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Construction, 2024-2025

Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent Rating

News & Publications

Events & Speaking Engagements

Professional & Community Activities

Alabama Bar Association, Member

ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, Member

Associated Builders & Contractors, Alabama Chapter, Member

Alabama AGC, Member

Association of Corporate Counsel, Member

Leadership Orlando, Class of 2015

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