G. John Durward Jr.

A native of Birmingham, John focuses his practice on divorce, family law and probate issues, both in the trial and appellate courts. He is a fellow in both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL- formerly IAML). He has served on the boards of non-profits such as the Legal Aid Society of Birmingham and Catholic Family Services. He and his wife, Birmingham natives, enjoy traveling when they get a chance. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees G. John Durward Jr. included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Martindale Hubbell AV Rated Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2011 - 2012 Super Lawyers, 2018 - 2019 Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2018 – present Other Sources of Feedback About G. John Durward Jr. Included on the 2025Mid-South Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2012 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2011 Alabama Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Catholic Family Services- Board of Directors, 2011 - 2018

• Alabama, 1997
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama, 1998

• Alabama State Bar, Family Law Section, 1997 - Present (Member)
• Birmingham Bar Association, Family, Domestic Relations & Juvenile Courts Procedures Committee, 2000 - 2002 (Member)
• Birmingham Bar Association, Family, Domestic Relations & Juvenile Courts Procedures Committee, Chair (2006), Co-chair (2019)
• Birmingham Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, 1997 - 2010
• Birmingham Bar Association, Future Leaders Task Force, 2009 - 2010
• Birmingham Bar Association, Grievance Committee, 2012 - 2014
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2004 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2014 - 2020 (Board of Governors)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2008 - 2010 (Secretary, Alabama Chapter)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2010 - 2011 (President-Elect Alabama Chapter)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2011 - 2012 (President Alabama Chapter)
• International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2009 - Present
• International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2012 - 2017 (U.S. Chapter Board of Managers)
• American Bar Association, 1997 - 2007
• American Bar Association, 2016
• Legal Aid Society of Birmingham Board of Trustees, 2002 - 2010
• International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2020 - Present (Board of Governors)