Jess S. Boone
Jess Boone is a shareholder in the firm and has a civil litigation practice. He handles a variety of matters, including motor carrier liability, liquor liability, contractual disputes, construction claims, products liability and insurance coverage. Jess regularly defends trucking companies and drivers, product distributors, manufacturers and alcohol vendors in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.
Additionally, Jess represents surface mining companies, quarry operators, explosives manufacturers and blasting contractors. He defends these companies in litigation matters and advises them on risk management practices, operational liability and regulatory compliance.
In his insurance practice, Jess counsels insurance companies regarding coverage matters, claims handling procedures and contractual obligations. He focuses on defending insurance companies in bad faith and coverage litigation, as well as prosecuting declaratory judgment actions and subrogation recoveries. He has experience with many insurance products, including commercial, personal, property, life and health insurance policies.
He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama, as well as the United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Jess is also a registered mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution.