Alan T. Hargrove, Jr.

Mr. Hargrove joined the firm in 1999 and became a shareholder in 2005. He is a member of the litigation department, where he has a broad civil defense practice that includes complex and commercial litigation, construction defects, products liability, defense of state and federal employment claims, and insurance defense. Recently a significant percentage of his practice has focused on the representation of major pharmaceutical manufacturers. Mr. Hargrove has also defended employers in discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and whistleblower claims.

Mr. Hargrove holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Birmingham-Southern College with a major in political science. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1999 where he was a member of the Phillip C. Jessup International Moot Court team and the John A. Campbell Moot Court Board.

Recent Practice Highlights

Secured defense verdict for insurance company in a case involving claims of breach of contract for failure to pay uninsured motorist benefits; Circuit Court of Montgomery County

Member of trial team that secured defense verdict for major pharmaceutical company related to products liability claim alleging prescription medication caused heart attacks; Circuit Court of Jefferson County

Member of trial team that secured defense verdict for major pharmaceutical company related to products liability claim alleging prescription medication caused heart attacks; 13th Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, Florida

Obtained summary judgment for local brick manufacturer related to a contract and products liability claim; Circuit Court of Montgomery

Obtained summary judgment in case involving breach of contract, negligent installation and fraud against a local HVAC installer; Circuit Court of Autauga County

Obtained summary judgment in case involving a local lawyer and law firm in a legal malpractice claim; Circuit Court of Montgomery

Obtained summary judgment for plaintiff land owner in a property line dispute; Circuit Court of Autauga County

Obtained dismissal of action filed against local lawyer and law firm in a claim alleging legal malpractice; Circuit Court of Montgomery County

Honors and Awards

Pro Bono Award

Montgomery County Grievance Committee

John A. Campbell Moot Court Board

Jessup International Moot Court Team

The Order of Barristers

Community Involvement

Mr. Hargrove is a member of First United Methodist Church, where he serves on the Administrative Board. He is also a Sunday school teacher and Young Life Montgomery board member. In addition, Mr. Hargrove serves as a little league baseball coach, and recently organized a 5K Run for a local charity.