Don McKenna
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Don McKenna
Biography
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
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney Taylor & Taylor
Year: 1993 - 1997
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Partner Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
Year: 1997 - Current
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Professional Associations
Birmingham Bar Association Public Service Committee (2011 - Current)
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Member (2000 - Current)
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association Executive Committee (2000 - Current)
Alabama State Bar  # 6494C66D Member (1995 - Current)
Alabama Association for Justice Member (1995 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (1995 - Current)
Publications
Taking Control: How a False Claims Act Will Allow Alabama To Stop The Leeching of Its Treasury American Journal of Trial Advocacy
Taking a Second Look at Wrongful Termination Cases Journal of ATLA
Awards
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Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers 2013.0
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Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers 2013.0
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Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers 2013.0
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Top Ranked Law Firms
Fortune Magazine 2012.0
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Top Attorneys in Alabama
Business Alabama 2013.0
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Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers 2014.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2016.0
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Top Lawyers Mid-South
Memphis Magazine 2019.0
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Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” 2015 Mass Tort
Best Law Firms 2015.0
Note: Litigation/Class Action – Plaintiffs Birmingham
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Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers 2015.0
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Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers 2015.0
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Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers 2015.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
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Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers 2016.0
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Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers 2016.0
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Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers 2016.0
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Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers 2016.0
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Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers 2017.0
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Best Attorneys in America
Best Attorneys 2017.0
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Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers 2017.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2017.0
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Best Attorneys in Alabama
Best Lawyers 2018.0
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Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers 2018.0
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Mid-South Superlawyer
Superlawyers 2018.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2018.0
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Alabama Super Lawyer
Superlawyers 2014.0
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False Claims Act Lawyer of the Year
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund 2009.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
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AV Preeminent® Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
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10/10 Peer and Client Rating
Avvo
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Best Attorneys in America
Best Lawyers 2014.0
Education
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Auburn University B.S. (1992) | Finance
Year: 1988 - 1992
Honors: Activities: SGA Treasurer, Spades Top 10 Senior Honorary
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University J.D. (1995)
Year: 1992 - 1995
Honors: Law Review. Top 10% class rank. Freshman merit scholarship. Activities: Law Review. Moot court competitions.
Speaking Engagements
False Claims Act Developments in Qui Tam Litigation, 15th Annual Class Action and Complex Litigation Symposium
False Claims Act Developments in Qui Tam Litigation, 15th Annual Class Action and Complex Litigation Symposium
Websites
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
2025 3rd Avenue North, Suite 800, Birmingham, AL 35203
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, LLP
325 W Main St, #210, Lexington, KY 40507