David W. Langston

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David W. Langston: Attorney with Harris, Caddell & Shanks, P.C.
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Biography

David Langston is a native and life-long resident of North Alabama with deep roots in the area. David graduated with honors from the University of North Alabama in 1990 and from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1993. He returned to North Alabama after law school and began his career as a prosecutor with the Morgan County District Attorney. After gaining invaluable trial experience there, David joined the firm of Harris, Caddell & Shanks, P.C. in 1996. He practices regularly in the following areas: civil litigation, business litigation, commercial law, public utilities law, insurance defense, and representation of governmental entities.

David regularly represents clients in state and federal courts in northern Alabama. He has extensive experience providing defense representation for insurance companies, privately held companies, public utilities, and governmental entities. He also regularly advises small and large businesses on various legal issues that arise in day-to-day operations and also in matters that carry over into court. David has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an attorney rating service. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, the Alabama Defense Lawyer’s Association, and the Defense Research Institute. He currently serves as the Alabama State Bar Commissioner for the 8th Judicial Circuit. David is also the Municipal Judge for the City of Hartselle, Alabama.

On the personal side, David lives in Hartselle with his wife (Jan) of almost 30 years. They are extremely proud of their two sons, Holden and Ryan, one of whom is a graduate of Mississippi State University and the other a graduate of Auburn University. David is or has been active in a number of civic organizations through the years including the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce (Past Chairman 2002-2003), Volunteer Center of Morgan County (Former Member, Board of Directors), Mental Health Association (Former Member, Board of Directors), and the Community Free Clinic – Decatur (Member, Board of Directors). He and Jan are members of the First United Methodist Church of Hartselle.

In his time away from the office, David enjoys working out, playing golf (usually poorly), politics, following Auburn athletics, deep sea fishing, and spending time at the beach.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • General Civil Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Public Utilities Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Municipal and Governmental Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Alabama, B.A., Phi Kappa Phi, cum laude, 1990
Law School Attended:
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Alabama; U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
Memberships:
Morgan County Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
Birth Information:
Gadsden, Alabama, August 23, 1968
ISLN:
911395752

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (38 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/06/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 06/04/19 in Insurance

    David Langston is an excellent attorney who provides top quality legal advice. David is always prepared and very knowledgeable concerning the fine details of insurance law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 06/04/19 in Civil Litigation

    David Langston is an excellent attorney and an even better person. He is outstanding in his field of civil litigation and providing top quality legal advice.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/04/19 in Civil Litigation

    David Langston is as fine a lawyer as I've known. He is an excellent strategist, knows the law, is a great communicator, and is honest as the day is long. His character is beyond question.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/19 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/03/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/03/19 in Litigation

    In addition to seeing him in court in civil and criminal matters (both prosecution and defense) I have frequently discussed and evaluated matters related to litigation and government law with him as we both practice in that field.. I have known him... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/03/19 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/03/19 in Insurance

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Client Champion

Aside from being a highly skilled advocate. David Langston is, above all, a powerful and attractive man.

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256-916-2753  Phone

256-340-8040  Fax

www.harriscaddell.com/attorneys/davidlangston

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