Atty. Chase S. Eley
Chase is a member of the litigation section of RSJG, practicing in the Birmingham office. His practice focuses on workers’ compensation defense, intentional torts arising out of workers’ compensation claims, including co-employee liability and retaliatory discharge claims, representing sureties, and defending personal injury claims resulting from highway and premises accidents.
Workers' Compensation Law - Employers Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About Chase S. Eley at a Glance
Chase S. Eley is a workers comp attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett. Educated at Samford University (JD, 2016) and The University of Alabama (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chase S. Eley
- Chase is a member of the litigation section of RSJG, practicing in the Birmingham office
- His practice focuses on workers’ compensation defense, intentional torts arising out of workers’ compensation claims, including co-employee liability and retaliatory discharge claims, representing sureties, and defending personal injury claims resulting from highway and premises accidents
- Chase represents a wide range of local and national clients, and he has extensive trial experience throughout the state of Alabama
- In his spare time, Chase enjoys spending time with family, playing golf and attending all University of Alabama sporting events
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Chase S. Eley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chase S. Eley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Workers Compensation in Birmingham
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
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 venue, 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.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Chase S. Eley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chase S. Eley's practice in the field of workers comp.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means Chase S. Eley's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Chase S. Eley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Chase S. Eley Handles in Birmingham
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