If you were to try and find the top personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL on the internet today, most of the time you will run into websites that list or rank those attorneys without much information.
Many of the well-known lawyers in Alabama are no longer trying cases and their results were decades ago. The lawyers in the TV ads typically do not actually litigate cases.
As a result, Fob James, IV compiled a list of personal injury attorneys who, in his opinion, are the best.
If my wife or one of my kids were injured by a negligent party—and Fob James Law Firm could not handle—who would I hire to represent them? I would hire one of the attorneys listed in this article. — Fob James, IV
The trial lawyers listed below are tenacious and at the top of their game. They have the skill to obtain settlements or verdicts in imperfect cases (e.g. cases without perfect facts, disputed liability, or causation issues).
We hope that you choose to reach out to us to talk about your case, but even if you choose not to hire our law firm for your case we want to ensure that you find the right legal representation for your case.
Brett Turnbull
In my twenties, I lived in Las Vegas and played high stakes No Limit and CAP No Limit Texas Hold’em. When I think of someone on the plaintiff bar that embodies a high-stakes personal injury lawyer—one that can handle trying a $100 million dollar case and not let the stakes or pressure get to him—it is Brett Turnbull. He is fearless and has taken on the biggest cases against the most well-funded companies across the country.
Brett is well known for obtaining a $25 million dollar verdict against Nissan in a high profile brake failure case on behalf of the victims’ family in California. However, if not more impressive, is a $9 million dollar verdict he obtained in Lee County, Alabama (an extremely tough venue) on behalf of the estate of a young woman who died after being negligently prescribed birth control pills that led to the development of a blood clot in her lung. $9 million dollars in a medical malpractice case in Alabama is absolutely massive. Verdicts like these in non-plaintiff-friendly venues are what separates Brett from the field.
Brett is also a trail blazer in traumatic brain injury cases. His work in this area has brought a new understanding to what is often a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and misvalued injury.
Andrew Moak
Andrew Moak is one of the preeminent trial lawyers in Alabama. If the plaintiff bar was polled to rank the best trial lawyers in Alabama, I would not be shocked if Andrew was number one. What puts Andrew on the Mount Rushmore of Alabama trial lawyers is his nuclear verdicts and skill in cases that have “bruises” on them. It is one thing to cherry-pick the “best” cases in good venues; however, it takes a whole lot of skill to obtain record verdicts, like Andrew, with imperfect cases in tough venues.
In a recent case in Morgan County, Alabama, a very difficult venue, Andrew obtained a stunning $25 million dollar verdict in a disputed liability case pedestrian case against an individual defendant. The defendant’s insurance company denied the claim because Andrew’s client was walking the wrong way on street at night while wearing dark clothing. Andrew smartly prosecuted the case on wantonness (recklessness) which negated the defendant’s “contributory negligence” defense.
Recently, Andrew and Brett Turnbull got a $15 million dollar jury verdict on behalf of the estate of a foster child who died after the child was not properly given prescription medication by the foster parents and DHS. This case was filed in 2015 and was laden with legal issues (e.g. immunity) and “bruises” as we call them. Andrew and Brett saw it through and got their client an unbelievable verdict.
Kendall Dunson
I have never personally met Kendall Dunson but based on his reputation I would not hesitate in retaining him to represent a family member in a wrongful death or catastrophic injury case. Kendall’s results in automotive product liability cases speak for themselves and rival any trial lawyer in the country.
Kendall, in particular, has obtained numerous jury verdicts in high stakes defective design and rollover cases. In June 2023, Kendall and his team at Beasley Allen obtained a $8.5 million dollar verdict against Nissan in Mobile. Nissan designed a defective airbag that caused total blindness and permanent damage to plaintiff’s eyes.
Kendall was also part of the Beasley Allen trial team that secured a $152 million dollar verdict in 2019 against Ford. Kendall’s client was paralyzed after a negligently designed vehicle rolled over.
In September 2024, Kendall and the Beasley Allen trial team won a $160 million dollar verdict against Daimler Truck. Due to the lack of a pull-down safety seat in the truck cab, the collision left Bealsey’s client a quadripelgic.
The bottom line is Kendall is among the best product liability attorneys in the country, much less Alabama.
Ray Kermani
Recently admitted to the Alabama bar, Ray Kermani is a seasoned trial lawyer who has obtained numerous “verdicts of the year” across the country.
Ray is often asked by other trial lawyers to “parachute” into cases right before trial. He is also in high demand as an instructor at various trial schools.
Ray’s skills were on display in 2023, when he obtained a $51.3 million dollar verdict on behalf of a construction worker. Ray’s client was electrocuted on the jobsite after the Defendant failed to adhere to safety procedures.
Although the case was tried in a very conservative county, the verdict was one of the largest in California. Follow Ray Kermani because he is a gifted trial lawyer that is in his prime.
Nate Vanderveer
I have always found Nate to be a professional of the highest caliber and a skilled trial lawyer. We recently recovered millions of dollars on behalf of retirees whose life savings were stolen.
Nate is one of the best personal injury attorneys in Birmingham because he can litigate many different types of plaintiff cases (e.g., car accident, truck accident, defective drug or device, fraud, medical malpractice) even in the most challenging and anti-plaintiff venues.
He is also one of just a few attorneys fighting the good fight on medical malpractice cases in Alabama. Most plaintiff firms in Alabama do not handle medical malpractice cases. The reason is the medmal law in Alabama makes in virtually impossible for a law firm to be profitable.
Of course, no one cares about the profitability of a law firm. However, the reality is that when a plaintiff firm can’t afford to litigate a certain type of case, that type of case is rarely prosecuted. That is was has largely happened with medical malpractice cases in Alabama but it has not deterred Nate. I have immense respect for Nate and consider him a mentor.
Contact a Birmingham Personal Injury Attorney Near Me for Help
At Fob James Law Firm, we would be honored to represent you or a family member injured in an accident. We also want to make sure you hire the right attorney for your particular case. Our job is to help you to the best of our ability and fight for you.
We can determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit or not. It won’t cost you anything to speak with us. You will never pay us anything until we successfully settle or win your case in court.
Our Birmingham personal injury lawyers are experienced, dedicated, and they truly care about you. We treat all of our clients exactly how we would want our own family members to be treated.
Contact us right now at 866-837-1010 or set up a free case evaluation so we can help you.
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.