41 years of experience

rgaines@ggh-law.com

205.980.5888

205.980.1098

Education

B.A., Stetson University (1976)
M.S., Florida State University (1977)
J.D., University of Alabama School of Law (1983)

ABOUT

Rad comes from a true “legal family” – his two brothers also are active members of the Alabama Bar, and prior to their deaths, his father and father-in-law were well respected members of the Bar. Following law school, Rad practiced for a number of years with his father and brothers at the family’s law firm in Talladega. Rad, his wife and two sons eventually moved to Birmingham, where he later founded Gaines Gault Hendrix PC. Rad and his family enjoy snow skiing and traveling to new places when their schedules allow. Having met his wife when they both were involved in community theater, he remains a committed patron of the arts in the Birmingham area, and he enjoys attending shows whenever possible. Rad also tries never to miss an Alabama football or basketball game.

Practice Areas

Automobile litigation
Employment litigation
Funeral home liability
General civil litigation

Complex and commercial litigation
Construction litigation
Trucking and transportation law

Reported Cases & Notable Trials

Notable Trials

Estate of Grier v. Lewis, Restoration United Methodist Church Mission, South Central District of North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church, et al., CV 11-901120, Circuit Court of Jefferson County
Bennett v. Pheasant Run Associates, et al., CV 11-900119, Circuit Court of Calhoun County
Entrekin v. Southern Memorial Monument Company, Inc., CV 10-903226, Circuit Court of Jefferson County
EMC Property & Casualty Company, et al. v. Perkins, 2:09-CV-2392-AKK, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Denise Wrinkles v. Hye Kyung Woo, et al., CV-08-900249, Circuit Court of Madison County
James Pilson v. Darrin Lucy, et al., CV-09-900030, Circuit Court of Autauga County
American Empire Surplus, et al. v. Justice Head, et al., CV-07-900322, Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County
Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc. v. Phoenix Coatings, Inc., CV 98-T-0005-N, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Massey v. Bruno’s Supermarkets, Inc., CV 01-3473, Circuit Court of Jefferson County
Waites v. Malone, CV 91-418, Circuit Court of Talladega County
Coosa Valley Electrical Co-Op, Inc. v. Save Our Co-Op Committee, Circuit Court of Talladega County
Haisten v. Kubuta, Ltd., CV 91-389, Circuit Court of Talladega County
Latanese v Cedar Grove Baptist Church, CV 06-202, Circuit Court of St. Clair County
Killingsworth v State Farm Insurance Company, CV 07-623, Circuit Court of Etowah County
Chappel V Pleasant Valley Quick Stop, CV 08- 244, Circuit Court of St. Clair County
Miles v Martin, CV 08-833, Circuit Court of Jefferson County
Casselberry v. Nu Lyfe Relocation, et al., 18-CV-1999 (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama)

Reported Cases

Bruno’s Supermarkets, Inc. v. Massey, 914 So. 2d 862 (Ala. Civ. App. 2005)
Davidson v. Highland United Methodist Church, 673 So. 2d 765 (Ala. Civ. App. 1995)
Waites v. Malone, 658 So. 2d 396 (Ala. 1995)
Hambright v. First Baptist Church – Eastwood, 638 So. 2d 865 (Ala. 1994)
Coosa Valley Electrical Co-Op, Inc. v. Save Our Co-Op Committee, 518 So. 2d 691 (Ala. 1987)

Honors & Awards

Professional

Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized in Alabama Super Lawyers magazine, 2008-2012, 2015-2019
Listed in The Best Lawyers In America, 2001-2024
Recognized by Outstanding Lawyers in America, 2003-2006
Recognized as second most prolific trial attorney in Alabama, 2003, 2004, 2006
Recognized as most prolific trial attorney in Alabama, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2010
Member of University of Alabama School of Law Trial Advocacy Team
Listed among “Top Rated Lawyers” by B-Metro Magazine, 2012-2015, 2017-2018
Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Recognized by The American Registry as being in the top 1% of ‘America’s Most Honored Professionals
Recognized as one of the “Top Attorneys in Birmingham” by peer recognition as published by the April 2016 issue of Birmingham Magazine.
Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.
Selected as a Mid-South Super Lawyer, Civil Litigation: Defense, 2016-2020
Recognized in Alabama Super Lawyers magazine, 2008-2012, 2015-2018
Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Listed in the “Who’s Who in Law for 2022” by the Birmingham Business Journal
Honored by The American Registry in the Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Lawyers in 2022

Courts & Professional Associations

Professional Associations

American Bar Association
Alabama State Bar Association
Talladega County Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association
Shelby County Bar Association
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Farrah Law Society
Atlanta Claims Association
Defense Research Institute

Courts

Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama

Bar Admissions

Alabama 1983

Speeches & Publications

Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in Alabama, National Business Institute, 2003-2006
Nursing Home Litigation from the Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s Perspective, Birmingham Bar Association, 2000
Automobile Insurance Law, Frank Harris & Associates, 1999
A Hodge Podge of Information, Professional Independent Adjusters of Alabama 1999
More than Football Will Happen This New Year, Montgomery Claims Association, 1999