Atty. David W. Proctor
David is the Managing Partner of the Birmingham location of Hall Booth Smith, P.S. He has tried dozens of jury trials in various state and federal courts in Alabama.
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David W. Proctor is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Hall Booth Smith PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association and Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1984) and Washington and Lee University (BA, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- David is the Managing Partner of the Birmingham location of Hall Booth Smith, P.S
- He has tried dozens of jury trials in various state and federal courts in Alabama
- He is a member of the Health Care Practice Group where his practice is focused on medical malpractice defense
- His litigation experience also extends to the defense of matters involving employment discrimination, products liability, insurance fraud, commercial disputes and premises liability
- David participated in the successful defense of a broker dealer against claims by a financial advisor in FINRA arbitration
- He was one of the lead trial lawyers in recent significant securities litigation, and was central to innovative trial preparation and the development of effective case themes that would resonate with local jurors
- Shortly before trial, the court granted summary judgment for the firm’s client
- David graduated from Washington and Lee University (B.A., cum laude, 1981) and the University of Alabama School of Law (J
- D., 1984)
- He is a member of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Birmingham and American Bar Associations, and the Alabama State Bar
- He is also a member of the Mississippi Bar Association
- David is also active in the community, having served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Alabama Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Birmingham Boys Choir and the Birmingham Business Alliance
- David is also a member of the Downtown Rotary Club of Birmingham and an active member of Cathedral Church of the Advent (Episcopal)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Proctor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David W. Proctor is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →
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.
David W. Proctor is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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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