About John Finley Porter

John Finley Porter III practices regulation in Scottsboro, Alabama, focusing mainly on personal injury cases. He has been a prominent determine within the legal network since his admission to the bar in 1975. The firm is located at Northside Courthouse Square, where he serves clients across a number of legal regions, including household law, divorce, business law, and estate making plans. His knowledge allows him to manage complex instances involving merchandise legal responsibility, property law, and construction law. He earned his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1975, following a Bachelor of Science diploma from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1971. His professional legal career began as a regulation clerk in 1978, and he have become a companion at his firm in 1979.

Over the years, he has held the role of president multiple times, demonstrating his management and dedication to the firm and its clients. Most of his practice involves representing clients in personal personal injury cases, where he navigates the facts of insurance claims and protection. He additionally addresses issues related to landlord-tenant disputes and admiralty law. Cases usually development from initial consultations through bargaining sessions and, when important, litigation in both state and federal courts. In addition to personal damage, he has a diverse practice that includes healthcare law and local government law. His position as a registered court mediator further complements his capacity to resolve disputes amicably. He is skilled in the facts of family regulation, which includes divorce hearings and parental custody preparations.

John is a member of several expert institutions, which includes the Alabama State Bar and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar Association. His involvement with the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and the Defense Research Institute reflects his dedication to staying knowledgeable about advancements within the legal field. He is acknowledged for his contributions to the legal community and stays an active player in law school training and advocacy. With over four decades of legal experience, John Finley Porter III continues to serve his clients with dedication and expertise. He is licensed to practice in Alabama and Tennessee, and he has seemed earlier than the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Circuits, the U.S.

Court of Appeals for the eleventh Circuit. The U.S. highest court. His in depth knowledge and knowledge make him an advocate for the ones dealing with the necessities of the legal system.

Education

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

J.D.

1975

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

B.S.

1971

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

President

Alabama Association of School Board Lawyers
2016

President/Senior Partner

The Porter Law Group, P.C.
2015

President

John F. Porter, III, P.C.
1995

Partner

Livingston, Porter & Paulk, P.C.
1979

Law Clerk

23rd Judicial Circuit, Presiding Judge John David Snodgrass
1978

Accepted Jurisdictions

Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Circuits
U.S. Court of Appeals- 11th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Alabama

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
Tennessee State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Family Law Divorce Business Law Consumer Law Estate Planning Probate Products Liability Real Estate Law Construction Law Education Law Gov & Administrative Law Health Care Law Insurance Claims Insurance Defense Landlord Tenant Maritime Law Municipal Law

Legal Services Scope

Initial Consultations Negotiations Litigation

Certifications & Awards

Registered Court Mediator

State of Alabama

Professional Associations

U.S. Supreme Court Bar Association

has membership Current

Alabama State Bar

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

has membership Current

Defense Research Institute

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 123 East Laurel Street Scottsboro AL 35768