Earl P. Underwood Jr.
About Earl P. Underwood Jr.
Earl P. Underwood Jr. is a lawyer based in Fairhope, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Earl P. Underwood Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Fairhope, Alabama
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Earl P. Underwood
Education: Birmingham School of Law, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Fairhope, AL
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