J. Rushton "Rushton" McClees

J. Rushton "Rushton" McClees

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Construction
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Insurance Law Litigation - Construction
Works at
Dentons Sirote PC

53 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

J. Rushton McClees is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a co-chair of the Dentons Sirote Litigation practice group. For more than 35 years, Rushton has tried jury and bench trials in state and federal courts throughout Alabama; including securing a $20 million verdict representing plaintiffs in a class action breach of fiduciary duty case. He routinely prosecutes and defends claims for injunctive relief, including enforcement and defense of non-competition/non-solicitation agreements. Rushton was instrumental in changing Alabama’s law on anticipated nuisances. His practice also includes the defense of product liability and contractor liability claims and the representation of insurance brokers and banks in business fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder derivative, and director and officer liability matters.
Works at
Dentons Sirote PC

53 Best Lawyers awards

Dentons Sirote PC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Alabama, JD, graduated 1986
  • The University of Alabama, BS, graduated 1983

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Birmingham Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Construction
Awards:
  • AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™

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