J. Rushton "Rushton" McClees
Recognized since 2013
Birmingham, Alabama
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Law
Litigation - Construction
J. Rushton McClees is a shareholder in Dentons Sirote’s Birmingham, Alabama office, where he is a co-chair of the Dentons Sirote Litigation practice group. For more than 35 years, Rushton has tried jury and bench trials in state and federal courts throughout Alabama; including securing a $20 million verdict representing plaintiffs in a class action breach of fiduciary duty case. He routinely prosecutes and defends claims for injunctive relief, including enforcement and defense of non-competition/non-solicitation agreements. Rushton was instrumental in changing Alabama’s law on anticipated nuisances. His practice also includes the defense of product liability and contractor liability claims and the representation of insurance brokers and banks in business fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder derivative, and director and officer liability matters.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: rushton.mcclees@dentons.com
- Direct Phone Number: +1 205-930-5106
- Phone Number: +1 205-930-5106
- Lawyer Page: https://www.dentons.com/en/rushton-mcclees
Location
- 2311 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Education
- The University of Alabama, JD, graduated 1986
- The University of Alabama, BS, graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, Alabama, Alabama State Bar
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Birmingham Bar Association - Member
Birmingham, Alabama
57 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
14 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
Awards:
- AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™
Publications
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