John W. Hargrove

John W. Hargrove

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Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
John W. Hargrove
John W. Hargrove
Birmingham, AL
Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John Hargrove is a partner in the Birmingham office in the Labor and Employment and Construction and Procurement Practice Groups. He is chair of the Labor and Employment Group and is a Fellow in the American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He also is listed in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Alabama Super Lawyers.

John regularly represents public and private companies in mining, construction, manufacturing, medical, communications and warehousing industries, among others. He also represents municipal and quasi-public organizations such as police and fire departments and school boards. John also has represented several nonprofit agencies, ranging from national sports organizations to small local charities.
Works at
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

301 Best Lawyers awards

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Auburn University, B.A., graduated 1983

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

Affiliations

  • Alabama Bar Association - Member
  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Society for Human Resources Management - Member

Client Testimonials

John Hargrove is very knowledgeable in his area of practice. He is responsive and provides answers that are legally sound that the average person can understand and apply.

John Hargrove is very knowledgeable with broad spectrum of the law. He always offers a practical approach as a solution. It takes John very little time to get his feet on the ground relative to a situation. He brings order and understanding to a problem. I would not trade him for anyone.

John Hargrove is totally dedicated and smart lawyer. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty many times. He is the best I have encountered at what he does.

John Moore (Cowin & Company, Inc.)

John has a diverse knowledge of all industries and therefore understands your needs. He has expert knowledge on all employment issues, including labor relations. He is very quick to develop a plan pertaining to any problem. He has high ethical standards and will never let you down with deadlines, etc. You want this guy and his team beside you with employment related issues.

Tom Claud (Southland Tube, Inc.)

Birmingham, AL

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Labor Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Birmingham (2024)
  • Labor Law - Management, Birmingham (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Construction Law
  • Labor Law - Union
Special Focus:
  • Administrative
  • Class Actions
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Defense
  • Discrimination
  • Litigation
  • Management
  • State and Federal
  • Workers' Compensation
Awards:
  • Listed in Chambers USA, Labor & Employment, 2011-2013
  • Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Employment & Labor, 2011-2013
  • The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Fellow

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • Supreme Court of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama

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