David Faulkner has a broad civil trial practice that includes premises liability, products liability, commercial transportation and trucking, personal injury, insurance, fraud and business and commercial litigation. He has experience defending major retailers, large and small transportation companies, various product manufacturers and retailers, liability insurers, small businesses and individuals. David also participates in arbitrations, practices in almost all Alabama circuit courts and all three Alabama federal district courts, and was elected in 2014 to the Alabama House of Representatives representing District 46.

Some of David’s most rewarding work occurs on a different court – the basketball court. He enjoys coaching and mentoring kids from all walks of life through community youth sports. David says there’s nothing like witnessing a child make his first basket, and knowing that he’s had a role in teaching that child a valuable life lesson about setting and achieving goals. He and his wife Nancy have three children – David, Wilson and Elizabeth.

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Alabama Legislature: House of Representatives, District 46 Representative; Vice-Chair, Insurance Committee (2017); Member, Judiciary, Insurance, Financial Services, and Jefferson County Committees; Member, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Reform Task Force
  • State of Alabama Consumer Lending Task Force: Chair (July 2016 – present)
  • Leadership Birmingham: 2015-2016 Class
  • Birmingham Bar Association: Secretary and Treasurer, Young Lawyers Section
  • American Bar Association (ABA): Council Member (2004-06), Task Force Chair Membership; actively involved in Young Lawyers Section and Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, holding the following membership positions – CLE Director, President’s Cabinet and National Conferences Team; Chair, Membership Committee
  • Alabama Judicial System Study Commission: Member (October 2015 – November 2018)
  • Alabama Holocaust Commission: Member
  • Birmingham Kiwanis Club: Member
  • Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce: President (2005-2006); General Counsel (2003-2015); Vice President (2015-present)
  • Homewood Chamber of Commerce: Member (2014-present); Board Member (2016-present)
  • Hoover Chamber of Commerce: Member (2016-present)
  • Alabama Children’s Cabinet: Co-Chair (April 2016 – present)
  • The Club: Board of Governors (2001-2004)
  • St. Luke’s Church: Vestry (2006-2009, 2013-2015); Acolyte Leader (2002-present); Eucharistic Lay Minister, 2009-present; Youth Sunday School Teacher
  • Young Life: Committee and Advisory Board
  • Actively involved as coach and commissioner in several youth sports (2004-present)

Awards and Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® in the fields of Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Insurance
  • AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016 “Legislator of the Year” Award – Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance (ARHA)
  • 2016 “Legislator of the Year” Award – Alabama Captive Association (ACA)
  • 2016 “Legislator of the Year” Award – Subcontractors Association of Alabama (SubAla)
  • 2015 “Business Champion ” Award – Business Council of Alabama (BCA)

Representative Experience

  • Has represented one of the largest retailers in the U.S. for 20 years
  • Has tried several jury trials
  • Has obtained numerous summary judgments

Publications and Presentations

Has spoken frequently to numerous groups, including:

  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Alabama Auto Dealer Association Convention
  • Huntsville Bar Association
  • Financial Advisors Association of North Alabama
  • Birmingham-area Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs
  • YWCA
  • American Bar Young Lawyer’s Association
  • American Bar Association CLE Meetings

Admissions

  • Alabama, 1994
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama

Practice Areas

Education

  • University of Alabama, 1990, B.A. cum laude (President’s List; Order of Omega; IFC Judicial Vice President; Sigma Nu)
  • University of Alabama School of Law, 1994, J.D. (National Moot Court Team; John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Finalist; John A. Campbell Moot Court Board; Order of the Barristers; Lightfoot Franklin Award for Moot Court Advocacy; Hand Arendall Award for Advocacy)