Don McKenna

Don McKenna

of Counsel

Brief Biography

Don McKenna has practiced law since 1995 and joined Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP as of counsel in 2022 after over 20 years as a partner at another litigation firm. He is nationally recognized for representing whistleblowers under the Federal False Claims Act, handling high-stakes fraud cases involving government contracts, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, defense systems, and more—recovering over $1.8 billion in verdicts and settlements. Notably, he was named “Whistleblower Lawyer of the Year” in 2009 by the Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund.

Don also works on personal injury, wrongful death, and product liability cases, including national hip implant litigation. Outside the courtroom, he is active in philanthropy, enjoys the outdoors with his wife Stephanie, and is involved in church and community service.

Educational Background

  • Auburn University, B.S. Finance (1992)
  • Cumberland School of Law, J.D. (1995)

Professional Associations

Courts Admitted

  • Alabama State Courts (1995)
  • 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
  • United States Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • Alabama Supreme Court

Awards

Rated by Super Lawyers

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