Lloyd Gathings
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 About Lloyd Gathings
Lloyd Gathings is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Lloyd Gathings is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Gathings Law
Education: Samford University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Birmingham, AL
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