Atty. Chris T. Hellums
Chris was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 2, 1968. He attended college at the University of Alabama and graduated with a B.A. in business in 1990.
Litigation - Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL
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About Chris T. Hellums at a Glance
Chris T. Hellums is a personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann PC. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chris T. Hellums
- Chris was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 2, 1968
- He attended college at the University of Alabama and graduated with a B.A. in business in 1990
- Upon graduation, he entered the University of Alabama School of Law and obtained his J.D
- Degree in 1993
- While in law school, he served as the student representative to the Board of Trustees
- He was admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama in 1993, and the State of Colorado in 1994
- Since obtaining his law license in the State of Alabama, Chris has been a practicing attorney at Pittman, Dutton and Hellums, P.C
- His primary practice is in the areas of litigation involving insurance fraud, bad faith, class actions, identity theft, commercial disputes, consumer protection, tax shelters and general personal injury matters
- Chris handles cases not only throughout the State of Alabama but on a national level as well
- He is admitted to practice before the Alabama Supreme Court as well as the United States District Courts
- He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama Association for Justice and American Association for Justice
- He has served on various committees with the Alabama Association for Justice throughout his legal career
Practice Areas Explained
Chris T. Hellums's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris T. Hellums handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Personal Injury in Birmingham
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.
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Class Action in Birmingham
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Product Liability in Birmingham
Chris T. Hellums is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →
Civil Litigation in Birmingham
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Chris T. Hellums
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 Chris T. Hellums's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Chris T. Hellums can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Chris T. Hellums 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 Chris T. Hellums Handles in Birmingham
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