James M. "Jimbo" Terrell
About James M. Terrell
James M. Terrell is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. James M. Terrell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Consumer Protection Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Methvin, Terrell, Yancey, Stephens & Miller PC
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Birmingham, AL
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