Robert HarrisRobert H. Harris

Shareholder
Phone: 256-340-8036
Fax: 256-340-8040
E-Mail: rharris@harriscaddell.com
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Assistant
Wanda Ferguson
256-340-8028
wferguson@harriscaddell.com

Bob Harris is the senior partner in the firm and has practiced law in Decatur since 1957.  His areas of practice include general civil litigation, employment law, construction law, insurance defense law, municipal and governmental law and public education law.

Mr. Harris regularly represents insurers and corporations in various litigation matters, including product liability, construction and contracts disputes and negligence. His business clients rely on his expertise in contracts and employment matters. He also represents numerous governmental entities, including matters involving municipal law, utility law and contract disputes.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, 1954
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Military Appeals

Education

  • University of Alabama School of Law, 1954
  • Auburn University, B.S., 1951
  • University of Virginia, Judge Advocate General School, 1955
  • Farrah Order of Jurisprudence
  • Omicron Delta Kappa

Professional Associations

  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Alabama State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • Morgan County Bar Association, President 1966-1967

Civic Activities and Other Experiences

  • Board of Trustees, Auburn University, 1973-1983
  • Alabama State Senator, 1966-1974
  • Chairman, Alabama Code Revision Committee for the 1975 Code of Alabama
  • Organizer and Founding Director of First American Bank
  • Past President, Decatur – Morgan County Chamber of Commerce