Atty. Christopher Edward Dorough

Atty. Christopher Edward Dorough

Mr. Christopher Edward Dorough is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, workers' compensation.

Birmingham Birmingham 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Edward Dorough at a glance

Christopher Edward Dorough is a Shareholder based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Carr Allison. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Alabama United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama United Stat (1999). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law J.D. (—) and Auburn University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of AFFILIATIONS: Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama Defense Lawyers Association (Employment and Workers' Compensation Committees) and Alabama State Bar (Workers' Compensation Section) Alabama Rising Star, 2010-2012. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher Edward Dorough is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, workers' compensation
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Auburn University, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Christopher practices at Carr Allison in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Edward Dorough's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher Edward Dorough is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Christopher Edward Dorough is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Christopher Edward Dorough

Where is Christopher Edward Dorough's law office located?
Christopher Edward Dorough's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Carr Allison. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Edward Dorough handle?
Christopher Edward Dorough focuses on employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Christopher Edward Dorough practiced law?
Christopher Edward Dorough has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Christopher Edward Dorough go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher Edward Dorough received?
Christopher Edward Dorough's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Alabama School of Law J.D.
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Auburn University B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama United Stat
Admitted: 1999

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