Jonathan M. Hooks

Jonathan Hooks is a litigator who has represented an array of clients throughout the Southeast in cases involving catastrophic injuries and deaths, product liability claims, and medical malpractice allegations. He has defended manufacturers and distributors of products such as heavy and light machinery, consumer electronics, chemicals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. In addition, he has represented medical facilities and professionals, restaurants and alcohol vendors, premises owners, trucking companies, and energy companies. Jonathan is licensed in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee, and in the Fourth, Sixth, and Eleventh U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals. He is an experienced appellate practitioner and frequently handles matters at both the trial and appellate stages, including serving as counsel during trial to preserve issues for appeal.

Jonathan has an active voice within the broader legal profession. He is a former president of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (ADLA), a statewide organization of civil defense attorneys, and has also served as chair of ADLA’s Legislative Committee. Jonathan represents the state of Alabama within DRI, the largest international organization of civil defense attorneys. He is a frequent author of amicus curiae briefs to the Supreme Court of Alabama, often on behalf of ADLA, and has also served as outside counsel to select committees of the Alabama House of Representatives. 

In addition to his legal work, Jonathan is a teacher at heart. He teaches deposition techniques at an annual "boot camp," has lectured at CLE presentations regarding litigation and appellate practice, and frequently teaches in his church. He is the immediate past president of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Boys Choir.

• Successfully defended a quarry against preliminary injunctions that alleged violations of local statues prohibiting quarries near certain public facilities.
• Defense of food manufacturer against allegations of adulteration and misbranding.
• Defense of consumer appliance distributors against wrongful death claims arising out of house fires.
• Dismissal of breach of contract claims against windstorm carrier arising out of Hurricane Michael.
• Defending automobile suppliers against various premises- and product-related claims.
• Representation of material witnesses in international construction arbitration.
• Defense of nationwide mortgage servicer against various postjudgment attacks on foreclosure process.
• Guidance of many Alabama telecommunications providers through deregulation.
• 3 years of experience within Alabama's appellate courts: 2 years as Staff Attorney for Justice R. Bernard Harwood, Jr., 2004-2006; 1 year as Law Clerk for Justice J. Gorman Houston, Jr., 2003-2004

The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2023-2026

The Best Lawyers in America®, Appellate, 2025-2026

Birmingham Magazine, Top Attorney, 2017

Birmingham Business Journal, Rising Star Lawyer, 2015-2016