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James L. Pattillo

Christian & Small LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2020
  • Recognized in:
    Commercial Litigation
    Insurance Law...
  • Law School:
    Samford University
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://csattorneys.com/bios/ja...
  • Website:
    https://www.csattorneys.com
  • Location:
    Financial Center, Suite 1800
    505 North 20th Street
    Birmingham, AL 35203

With over 15 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts in Alabama and more than 70 trials to verdict, it goes without saying that Jim Pattillo is comfortable in the courtroom. He focuses his practice on matters involving insurance coverage and bad faith liability, business and commercial litigation, professional and product liability, class action, toxic torts, and transportation. He is a frequent speaker and writer in the areas of trial practice and technique, litigation management, and social media policy and practice, has been a monthly legal columnist for CLM Magazine, and was the 2012 Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) national Young Lawyers Section.

Jim believes that bad faith exposure presents unique challenges that are separate and distinct from contractual liability, and that an initial approach to these matters should involve several core tactics: an immediate review of the claims file and policy, an interview with the primary adjuster, an analysis of applicable law and jury charges, and a preliminary assessment of extra-contractual damages. He understands that having a clear and organized strategy, establishing and maintaining firm discovery deadlines, and extensive preparation are key to gaining an advantage as litigation proceeds to trial.

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With over 15 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts in Alabama and more than 70 trials to verdict, it goes without saying that Jim Pattillo is comfortable in the courtroom. He focuses his practice on matters involving insurance coverage and bad faith liability, business and commercial litigation, professional and product liability, class action, toxic torts, and transportation. He is a frequent speaker and writer in the areas of trial practice and technique, litigation management, and social media policy and practice, has been a monthly legal columnist for CLM Magazine, and was the 2012 Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s (DRI) national Young Lawyers Section.

Jim believes that bad faith exposure presents unique challenges that are separate and distinct from contractual liability, and that an initial approach to these matters should involve several core tactics: an immediate review of the claims file and policy, an interview with the primary adjuster, an analysis of applicable law and jury charges, and a preliminary assessment of extra-contractual damages. He understands that having a clear and organized strategy, establishing and maintaining firm discovery deadlines, and extensive preparation are key to gaining an advantage as litigation proceeds to trial.

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Education:

  • Samford University , J.D., graduated 2002
  • University of Florida, M.A.M.C, graduated 1999
  • Furman University, Business Administration, graduated 1997

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
 

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Christian & Small LLP
https://www.csattorneys.com
 
Headquarters
Financial Center, Suite 1800
505 North 20th Street
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-795-6588
3 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Alabama

Alabama

Daphne, AL

One Timber Way, Suite 101

Daphne, AL 36527

United States

251-432-1600

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Mississippi

Mississippi

Ridgeland, MS

409 West Parkway Place, Suite 200

Ridgeland, MS 39157

United States

601-427-4050

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