Alan F. Herman
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Biography

Alan F. Herman brings 42 years of trial experience to Henning Mediation. He tried cases before juries in Georgia State and Superior Courts, Federal Courts and out-of-state venues before his retirement as an attorney. Both personable and results-oriented, Alan has mediated numerous cases to resolution as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants, and as a mediator in cases presented to him by others. His key competencies include cases arising from construction-related incidents, premises liability, trucking and auto collisions, professional liability, insurance disputes, breach of contract matters, and cases arising from negligence.

Education

• Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, AB Psychology (1966 - 1970)
• University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, JD (1970 - 1973)

Professional Experience

• Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young, LLP (Senior Partner, 1973 - 2016)
• Forty-two years as a trial lawyer.
• Obtained jury verdicts for both plaintiffs and defendants which he represented over the course of his career.
• Mediated as counsel in cases for both plaintiffs and defendants to agreed-upon and successful resolution.
• Mediated as a mediator cases presented for his consideration among and between other parties.

Honors & Professional Associations

• Named by Best's as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the field of personal injury (2004 - 2016)
• Selected by peers as a Georgia Super lawyer (2004 - 2016)
• Member of the State Bar of Georgia.
• Previously associated with numerous organizations in the areas of his expertise prior to retirement.
• Served as national counsel in product liability matters.

Areas of Expertise

• Personal Injury
• Property Damage
• Professional Negligence (Medical, Legal, & Misc Malpractice Claims)
• Trucking
• Product Liability
• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
• General Claims of Negligence
• Insurance Disputes
• Bad Faith Litigation