Professional Profile
John A. Wilkerson is counsel in Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office. His practice focuses on personal injury, complex litigation, general litigation and insurance defense.
John has represented real estate developers, nursing homes, financial institutions and construction companies in a wide variety of litigation. He also has extensive experience representing trustees, receivers and other fiduciaries in court proceedings, administrative matters and arbitration. Additionally, John has represented major rail transportation clients, including Norfolk Southern Railway, CSX Transportation and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), in litigation involving employee injury claims under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA), regulatory matters arising under the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) and railroad crossing accidents.
John earned his Bachelor of Arts in history from Samford University (AL), where he was a scholarship member of the debate team. While at Samford, he was a three-time qualifier for the National Debate Tournament and was recognized as a Cross-Examination Debate Association All-American. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law (VA). While in law school, he competed in the American Bar Association National Moot Court Competition and later served on the Moot Court Board.
Outside the office, John enjoys reading, particularly history, following University of Georgia athletics and spending time with his wife, Stephanie, and two sons, Hal and Sam, at the lake.
