John M. Graham

John M. Graham

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Railroad Law Transportation Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Railroad Law Transportation Law
Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

204 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John Graham’s practice includes a significant amount of personal injury litigation, much of which is involved in the regular representation of Norfolk Southern Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. He also has a general litigation practice in which he has represented a number of companies and businesses in various commercial disputes. He has extensive experience in jury trials as well as appellate practice in both state and federal courts. Mr. Graham has been assigned the highest possible Peer Review Rating for legal ability and ethical standards in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory. He is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America for his work in Personal Injury Litigation and Railroad Law.

He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, the American Bar Association, and the Birmingham Bar Association.​

Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

204 Best Lawyers awards

Phelps Dunbar LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1992
  • The University of Alabama, B.S.

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, Alabama Bar Association

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Transportation Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Railroad Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Transportation Law, Birmingham (2022)
  • Railroad Law, Birmingham (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Transportation Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Personal Injury Litigation

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