Elton H. Darby
About Elton H. Darby
Elton H. Darby is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Elton H. Darby is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Civil Rights Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: DiCello Levitt
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D.
Location: Birmingham, AL
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