John E. Searcy, Jr.
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Phone
(334) 241-8064
John.Searcy@chlaw.com
John is a graduate of Auburn University and Cumberland School of Law. He began his career as an appellate lawyer and as a corporate lawyer representing large federally regulated banks. After gaining valuable private practice experience, John was honored to serve as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge W. Keith Watkins.
Upon completing his federal clerkship, John returned to private practice where he represented real estate developers and contractors in East Alabama. Thereafter, John moved to Central Alabama where he represents individuals, corporations, and insurance carriers. His cross training in several areas of the law allows him to provide creative and unique perspectives to his clients.
John is a well-regarded civil litigator, both at the trial level and the appellate level. John holds the “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and he was recently selected as one of the Top-Rated Lawyers in Insurance Law. John also served on the Alabama State Bar Character & Fitness Committee, helping ensure the integrity of the legal profession.
Education
B.S., Auburn University, 2000
J.D., Cumberland School of Law, 2003
Mediation Training, 2020
Bar Admissions
Alabama State Bar, 2003
Georgia State Bar, 2017
Admitted To Practice
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Judicial Clerkship
Clerk, Honorable W. Keith Watkins, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama (2006)
Honors and Awards
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating Award
Top-Rated Lawyers in Insurance Law
Memberships, Affiliations, and Activities
Alabama State Bar
Georgia State Bar
Federal Bar Association
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Montgomery County Bar Association
Alabama State Bar Character & Fitness Committee – Past
First United Methodist Church
Krewe of Athenians
Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award, Selection Committee – Past
Blue Gray National Tennis Classic, Volunteer Host Family
Druids Charity Club, Inc., Fundraising Committee
Hope Inspired Ministries, Volunteer
Boys & Girls Club of Auburn, Volunteer
Sigma Chi Social Fraternity
Contact Information
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
p: (334) 241-8064
f: (334) 323-8888