Alan F. Herman brings forty two 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 involve cases arising from alleged negligence to include auto liability, trucking liability, medical and legal malpractice litigation, premises liability, and cases arising from insurance and construction disputes.
Alan joined Henning Mediation's Panel of Neutrals in 2006 and is available for mediations and arbitrations. Sessions may be conducted in-person at Henning's Atlanta office or via secure video conferencing.
Alan F. Herman
Alan F. Herman brings forty two 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 involve cases arising from alleged negligence to include auto liability, trucking liability, medical and legal malpractice litigation, premises liability, and cases arising from insurance and construction disputes.
Alan joined Henning Mediation's Panel of Neutrals in 2006 and is available for mediations and arbitrations. Sessions may be conducted in-person at Henning's Atlanta office or via secure video conferencing.
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)
- 53 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.