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About Don McKenna

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®.

⚖️ Practice Areas

Gov & Administrative Law Personal Injury Nursing Home Abuse Products Liability Business Law

Credentials & Experience

🎓 Education

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (1995)
Auburn University
B.S. (1992)
Finance

📋 Bar Admissions

Birmingham Bar Association Member
Public Service Committee Member
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Member
Member Member
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association Member
Executive Committee Member
Alabama State Bar  # 6494C66D Member
Member Member
Alabama Association for Justice Member
Member Member
American Association for Justice Member
Member Member

💼 Professional Experience

Partner
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP 1997 - Current
Attorney
Taylor & Taylor 1993 - 1997

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Top Lawyers Mid-South
Memphis Magazine
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Attorneys
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” 2015 Mass Tort
Best Law Firms
Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers
Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Top Attorneys in Alabama
Business Alabama
Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers
Top Ranked Law Firms
Fortune Magazine
False Claims Act Lawyer of the Year
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund
AV Preeminent® Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
10/10 Peer and Client Rating
Avvo

📚 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
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