W. Lewis "Lew" Garrison, Jr.
About W. Lewis Garrison, Jr.
W. Lewis Garrison, Jr. is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. W. Lewis Garrison, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Heninger, Garrison & Davis LLC
Education: Samford University, J.D., graduated 1983 and The University of Alabama, B.S., graduated 1977
Location: Birmingham, AL
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