Personal injury lawyers in Birmingham.
Personal injury attorneys serving Birmingham, Alabama.
Top-rated personal injury lawyers in Birmingham.
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Juan Asconape
AttorneyJuan Asconape is a veteran trial attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, joining following the firm's November 2025 acquisition of Keller Swan Injury Attorneys. With over 15 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury litigation, he has successfully resolved more than 2,500 cases and secured approximately $70 million in compensation for his clients. A native Spanish speaker, Juan spent his childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and further enriched his linguistic skills through studies in Europe, becoming proficient in Italian and French. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University in 2001 and his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2006. Prior to joining Keller Swan in February 2025, he practiced for many years at Schwed, Adams, & McGinley, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
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Destiny Barbosa
AttorneyDestiny Rae Barbosa is a trial attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers (working through Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, part of TopDog Law SE, PLLC), based in Jupiter, Florida. She focuses on personal injury and property damage cases resulting from negligence and wrongdoing, including catastrophic injury cases. She earned her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, graduating early in two years with Cum Laude honors and a certificate in Civil Litigation. Earlier in her career, she clerked for Judge Waddell Wallace III in Duval County's Repeat Felony Offender Court, served as a Certified Legal Intern with the State Attorney's Office, and practiced at Romano Law Group and Keller Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC. She lectures on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and evidence preservation in personal injury cases.
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Sean Berberian
General CounselSean Berberian is the General Counsel of TopDog Law and TopDog Technologies, based in Phoenix, Arizona. He has practiced law for over 25 years across business litigation and transactional law, with extensive experience in business transactions, regulatory matters in highly regulated industries, and commercial litigation. Previously, he served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President at a public company where he led the company's 2018 IPO, was a founding partner at White Berberian PLC, and was a litigation partner at the national firm now known as Stinson LLP, where he handled cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Joel Caldwell
PrincipalJoel Caldwell is a Principal at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, focused on helping clients during difficult times and securing justice through settlements and verdicts. Caldwell earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Managerial Studies from Vanderbilt University, where he was a four-year letterman on the football team and attended on a full athletic scholarship. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar. Caldwell serves as President of the Magic City Bar Association (2023) and as a Birmingham Bar Foundation Fellow and Board Member. His honors include Super Lawyers (2025), Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025), Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022-2024), and the Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Exemplar award.
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Elizabeth Chambers
Principal EmeritusElizabeth 'Beth' E. Chambers is Principal Emeritus at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, focused on dangerous drug and medical device litigation. Chambers earned her Juris Doctor with honors from Birmingham School of Law in 2003, a Bachelor of Science from the University of West Florida, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1979). She is admitted to the Alabama State Bar, the Supreme Court of Alabama, and U.S. District Courts in Alabama, California, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Nebraska, Illinois, New York, and Ohio. Since joining Cory Watson in 2003, Chambers has represented thousands of clients injured by dangerous drugs or medical devices and has been involved in some of the largest mass tort cases in the country. Her honors include Super Lawyers (2012-2025), Best Lawyers in America (2020-2026), and B-Metro Top Women Attorneys (2015-2020).
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Jon Conlin
PrincipalJon C. Conlin is a Principal at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, with over 20 years at the firm. His practice focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, products liability, environmental litigation, and general personal injury matters. Conlin earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Alabama School of Law and his Bachelor's degree from Samford University. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar, the Supreme Court of Alabama, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh and Sixth Circuits, and ten U.S. District Courts across multiple states. A Birmingham native who attended Indian Springs High School, Conlin began at Cory Watson as a law clerk while in law school and has remained at the firm since. His honors include AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum membership, Super Lawyers (2013-2025), and Best Lawyers in America (2023-2026).
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James Cory
AttorneyJames 'Jamie' E. Cory is an Associate Attorney at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on mass tort, product liability, and serious personal injury claims. Cory earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he served as Editor of the Cumberland Law Review and as a 2L Representative to the Student Bar Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Alabama. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Alabama. A Birmingham native, Cory has been recognized as Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2026) and a Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025).
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Ernest Cory
Co-founderErnest 'Ernie' Cory (1955-2025) was the Co-founder of Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama. He practiced law for more than 40 years with a focus on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, products liability, mass torts, and class actions. Cory earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his Bachelor's degree summa cum laude from the University of Alabama. He grew up in Birmingham and graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar. Cory founded his firm more than two decades ago. Under his leadership, Cory Watson served more than 150,000 families and recovered more than $4 billion in settlements and verdicts. His honors include Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (2018), Best Lawyers in America (2014-2026), Mid-South Super Lawyer (2008-2025), and AV Preeminent peer review rating.
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Hannah Cory Caldwell
AttorneyHannah Cory Caldwell is an Associate Attorney in the personal injury practice group at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, representing clients injured through others' negligence. Caldwell earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and her Master of Business Administration from the Brock School of Business at Samford. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing summa cum laude from the University of Alabama. She is admitted to the Alabama State Bar. A Birmingham native, Caldwell was inspired to pursue law after watching her father practice. Her honors include Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2022-2026) and Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022-2025). She served as Writing Editor of the Cumberland Law Review.
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Jacob Cross
AttorneyJacob Cross is a Litigation Attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, focusing on personal injury matters including car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. He has contributed to legal teams that have secured significant compensation for clients. Prior to joining TopDog Law, he served as an Attorney at Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, an attorney at Banks & Jones, and at The Haynes Firm, where he assisted victims of various accidents. He earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law in Knoxville.
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Mike Dickenson
AttorneyMike Dickenson is a civil trial attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers. He has litigated a wide range of cases including trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligent security, product liability, aviation accidents, train accidents, construction accidents, shootings, sexual assault, automobile crashes, and premises liability. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients through trial and settlement and has tried dozens of cases to verdict. Prior to practicing law, Mike worked in telecommunications and participated in disaster recovery operations following tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes in Tennessee and Florida.
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G. Rick DiGiorgio
Of CounselG. Rick DiGiorgio is Of Counsel at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, focused on personal injury matters. DiGiorgio earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1981 and his Bachelor of Arts from Centre College of Kentucky. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar, the Alabama Supreme Court, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. After an initial successful stint in criminal defense, DiGiorgio shifted focus to personal injury law. He established his own firm in 1992 with his brother Christopher, then joined Cory Watson Attorneys in 2001. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he is the eldest of eight children and an ordained Deacon in the Catholic Church. His honors include Super Lawyers (2012-2025), Best Lawyers in America (2020-2026), and AV Preeminent peer review rating.
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Ashley Eagle
AttorneyAshley Eagle is an Attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, joining following the firm's November 2025 acquisition of Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, where she previously practiced. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, she focuses on personal injury litigation, depositions, civil litigation, and legal writing. Ashley earned her B.A. in English Literature from the University of Central Florida and her J.D. from St. Thomas University College of Law. During law school, she earned Dean's List recognition and participated on the International Moot Court team. She passed the Florida Bar on her first attempt. Prior to Keller Swan, Ashley practiced at Wilson Elser; Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad; Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC; and the Law Office of Maaz Quraishi.
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Nicolas Gutierrez
AttorneyNicolas Gutierrez is an Associate Attorney at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in motor vehicle litigation and serious personal injury claims. Gutierrez earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he was nominated for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Spanish minor from the University of Alabama. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Gutierrez grew up in Hoover, Alabama, and maintains close ties with relatives in Chile. He served on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. His honors include Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2022-2026) and Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022-2025).
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Ben Haggerty
AttorneyBen Haggerty is an attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers and a native of Albany, Georgia who pursued law to advocate for his community. He focuses on personal injury and workers' compensation cases. Haggerty began his career in insurance defense and general litigation, gaining insider knowledge of how insurers evaluate claims, before transitioning to plaintiff representation. He brings a full-spectrum perspective combining defense experience with plaintiff advocacy to anticipate opposing tactics and pursue maximum compensation for his clients. Outside work, he enjoys golf, hunting, outdoor activities, and reading (particularly Stephen King novels).
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James Helm
Founder, AttorneyJames Helm is the founder of TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, founded in February 2019. A lifelong Pennsylvania native born and raised in Media, PA, he brings a dual JD/MBA background, graduating cum laude from both Rutgers Law School and Rutgers School of Business. During law school, he interned for Judge Jerome Simandle, Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, and spent a full year as an intern for Judge L. Felipe Restrepo at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. James focuses exclusively on personal injury cases including motorcycle, auto, and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death. Under his leadership, TopDog Law has been included in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America.
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Christopher Hillman
AttorneyChristopher (Chris) Hillman is an attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, serving as Of Counsel for the firm's Louisiana operations. Based in New Orleans, he handles personal injury cases for clients across Louisiana. He is licensed to practice law in Louisiana. Public sources indicate Chris previously practiced as an associate at The Stephens Law Firm in Baton Rouge, where he focused on personal injury and civil litigation. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center.
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Stephen Hunt Jr.
PrincipalStephen R. Hunt Jr. is a Principal at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on products liability, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and motor vehicle accident litigation. Hunt earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his Bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has practiced at Cory Watson Attorneys since earning his law degree. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar, the Supreme Court of Alabama, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, the Northern District of Florida, the Western District of Texas, and the District of Nebraska. Growing up in Birmingham, Hunt was inspired to become an attorney by Retired Judge H.W. 'Bucky' McMillan, who coached his youth basketball team. His honors include Best Lawyers in America (2020-2026), National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association Top 25, and AV Preeminent peer review rating.
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R. Andrew Jones
PrincipalR. Andrew 'Andy' Jones is a Principal at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, serving as lead attorney of the firm's Asbestos Practice. He also litigates cases involving defective pharmaceutical products and injuries from toxic contamination. Jones earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar, the Supreme Court of Alabama, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama. Jones joined Cory Watson Attorneys as a summer law clerk in 2011. Within three years of becoming an attorney, he was tapped as lead attorney of the firm's Asbestos Practice, where he has helped obtain over $50 million in settlements for clients. He serves on the Board of Directors of the National CMV Foundation and is President of the Junior Board of M-POWER Ministries.
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Hamilton Jordan
AttorneyHamilton Jordan is a Personal Injury Attorney at Cory Watson Attorneys, focusing on products liability, civil litigation, motor vehicle accidents, and personal injury law. Jordan earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Samford University (Cumberland School of Law and Brock School of Business). He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science from Auburn University. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Alabama, and North Carolina. Inspired by 'To Kill A Mockingbird' to pursue law, Jordan began his career at a plaintiff's firm handling car accidents, tractor-trailer cases, and premises liability before joining Cory Watson. His honors include Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2022-2026) and Super Lawyers Mid-South Rising Star (2021-2025).
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Christopher Kellam
AttorneyChristopher Kellam is an attorney at TopDog Law with over 10 years of personal injury civil litigation experience. He spent the first decade of his career handling personal injury claims for insurance companies, trying cases to jury verdict, and lecturing other defense attorneys on claims handling. In 2018, he transitioned his practice to representing injured plaintiffs. Outside of law, he is a 14-time All-American swimmer who qualified for the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials and has completed two Ironman triathlons.
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Nicole LeMier
AttorneyNicole LeMier is an Associate Attorney at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, focusing on personal injury matters. LeMier earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and her Bachelor of Arts cum laude in General Education from Samford University. She is admitted to the Alabama State Bar. LeMier began her legal career as a paralegal before pursuing law school. Originally from Haleyville, Alabama, she resides in the area with her husband and two sons. Her honors include Best Oral Advocate at the Domenick L. Gabrielli National Family Law Moot Court Competition, National Finalist in the New York City Bar National Moot Court Competition (2020-2021), and Caruthers Fellow (2019-2020).
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Hirlye Lutz
PrincipalHirlye 'Ryan' Lutz III is a Principal at Cory Watson Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama. His practice focuses on Class Action and Complex Litigation, helping those injured by large corporations. Lutz earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and his undergraduate degree from Auburn University. He is admitted to the Alabama State Bar, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals (Eleventh, Fifth, and Ninth Circuits), and U.S. District Courts across Alabama, California, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin, plus state courts in several other states. A Birmingham native, Lutz joined Cory Watson in 2006 and has served in leading roles in Multi-District Litigation involving medical devices and defective products. He recently served as Co-Lead Counsel in a product liability case against Nissan that secured a $25 million verdict for plaintiffs. His honors include Super Lawyers (2016, 2022-2025), Best Lawyers in America (2020-2026), and Birmingham Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 (2019). He serves as Board Member and President of the TumTum Tree Foundation.
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Rob Melchiorre
AttorneyRob (Robert Arnold) Melchiorre is an attorney at TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, joining following the firm's November 2025 acquisition of Keller Swan Injury Attorneys. He is a co-founder of Keller, Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC (now Keller Swan / KMW Legal) in Jupiter, Florida. Rob handles personal injury cases including car accidents, wrongful death, slip and fall, negligent security, and medical malpractice, and also maintains a criminal defense practice. He earned his B.S. from The Ohio State University and his J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law in 2008. Prior to founding his firm, he was an Assistant State Attorney at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, where he served as supervisor of all County Court prosecutors and held the position of Assistant Chief of County Court. He has had more than 50 jury and non-jury trials.