Don McKenna

Don McKenna

Birmingham Personal Injury Attorney
  • Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Business Law ...
  • Alabama
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Personal injury lawyer Don McKenna has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1997. With more than 22 years in practice, Don has helped numerous clients across the country fight for the just compensation they were owed after someone else’s negligence caused them harm. Several of his successful verdicts have even set new precedents in the legal field. While he handles a wide variety of cases, including wrongful death, environmental issues, and product liability, Don is especially passionate about cases involving government fraud. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Martindale-Hubbell®, and Best Lawyers in America®.

Education
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (1995)
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Honors: Law Review. Top 10% class rank. Freshman merit scholarship.
Activities: Law Review. Moot court competitions.
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Auburn University
B.S. (1992) | Finance
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Activities: SGA Treasurer, Spades Top 10 Senior Honorary
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Professional Experience
Partner
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
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Attorney
Taylor & Taylor
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Taking a Second Look at Wrongful Termination Cases
Journal of ATLA
Taking Control: How a False Claims Act Will Allow Alabama To Stop The Leeching of Its Treasury
American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Speaking Engagements
False Claims Act Developments in Qui Tam Litigation, 15th Annual Class Action and Complex Litigation Symposium
False Claims Act Whistleblower Litigation, ATLA Trial Tool Box Essentials
Awards
Top Lawyers Mid-South
Memphis Magazine
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Attorneys
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” 2015 Mass Tort
Best Law Firms
Litigation/Class Action – Plaintiffs Birmingham
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Top Attorneys in Alabama
Business Alabama
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Top Ranked Law Firms
Fortune Magazine
False Claims Act Lawyer of the Year
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund
10/10 Peer and Client Rating
Avvo
AV Preeminent® Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Birmingham Bar Association
Public Service Committee
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Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund
Member
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Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Executive Committee
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Alabama State Bar  # 6494C66D
Member
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Alabama Association for Justice
Member
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American Association for Justice
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
Alabama State Bar Association
ID Number: 6494-C66D
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11th Circuit
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Alabama Supreme Court
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
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Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Nursing Home Abuse
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
    Gov & Administrative Law
    Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Additional Practice Areas
  • Wrongful Death
  • Whistleblower cases
  • False Claims Act
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
About Me
Blog
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP Blog
Contact & Map
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
2025 3rd Avenue North
Suite 800
Birmingham, AL 35203
Toll-Free: (855) 997-9319
Telephone: (205) 328-5330
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
325 W Main St
#210
Lexington, KY 40507
Toll-Free: (859) 550-2900