Atty. Brett Thompson

Atty. Brett Thompson

Brett is honored to advocate for justice on behalf of his clients and work to hold some of the most powerful companies accountable. He says, “I am glad to be in a position to seek justice and advocate for individuals unable to help themselves, and these goals drive me to be the best lawyer I can be for my clients every day.” Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Brett Thompson developed a passion for justice and helping those in need from an early age.

Birmingham Birmingham 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Brett Thompson at a glance

Brett Thompson is an Attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Cory Watson Attorneys. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2011). Educated at Samford University J.D. (—) and University of Mississippi B.A. (—). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brett is honored to advocate for justice on behalf of his clients and work to hold some of the most powerful companies accountable
  • He says, “I am glad to be in a position to seek justice and advocate for individuals unable to help themselves, and these goals drive me to be the best lawyer I can be for my clients every day.” Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Brett Thompson developed a passion for justice and helping those in need from an early age
  • Despite growing up in a family of doctors, with his convictions and competitive nature, Brett knew that he would end up as a lawyer
  • After attending undergraduate at Ole Miss, he received his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law, graduating cum laude
  • Among his accomplishments, Brett has been a voice of influence as the Associate Editor for the Cumberland Law Review
  • Brett began his legal career at a regional defense firm, representing a variety of clients in civil and personal injury litigation
  • At Cory Watson Attorneys, he continues to help make a positive impact through the law
  • Brett’s ability to understand client’s needs, coupled with his ability to think creatively, provides a unique and dedicated representation
  • In the community, Brett is involved in the Birmingham Bar Association and Alabama Association for Justice
  • He and his wife, Emily, reside in Birmingham and are active members of Redeemer Community Church
  • In his spare time, Brett also enjoys cooking and is an ardent fan of premier league soccer

Practice Areas Explained

Brett Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Brett Thompson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Class Action

Brett Thompson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brett Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brett Thompson

Where is Brett Thompson's law office located?
Brett Thompson's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Cory Watson Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett Thompson handle?
Brett Thompson focuses on personal injury, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Brett Thompson practiced law?
Brett Thompson has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Brett Thompson go to law school?
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Education

Samford University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Mississippi B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2011

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