Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation - Insurance Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Barry A. Ragsdale
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Barry is a litigator in our Birmingham office. He recently returned to Sirote, where he began his legal career, after spending the last 15 years representing defendants and plaintiffs in anti-trust, securities, insurance and business fraud cases. He also handles matters involving products liability, shareholder, and other complex litigation and class actions. Barry represents clients in state and federal courts.
Overview
- The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1985
- Alabama, Alabama State Bar
- American Inns of Court - Past President
- Birmingham Bar Association - Judicial Liaison Committee, Former Member
- Alabama, Alabama State Bar
- American Inns of Court - Past President
- Birmingham Bar Association - Judicial Liaison Committee, Former Member
- The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1985
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Birmingham (2023)
- Appellate Practice, Birmingham (2022)
- Appellate Practice, Birmingham (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™
- Alabama Super Lawyers, 2010-15
- Birmingham Magazine "Top Attorney," Appellate, 2009
News & Media
Additional Information
- Court Admissions
US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the First and Eleventh Circuits
- US District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- Supreme Court of Alabama
- US District Court for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
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