Atty. Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri
Dhvanil 'Neil' Zaveri is the managing partner of WSHB's Birmingham, Alabama office and a seasoned trial attorney specializing in insurance coverage and complex civil litigation. With an impressive track record of over 70 bench and numerous jury trials, all yielding successful verdicts, Neil demonstrates an unwavering commitment to achieving favorable results for his clients.
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Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Northern District of Al (2016). Educated at Cumberland School of Law (J.D., 2016) and University of Alabama - Birmingham (B.S., 2013). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dhvanil 'Neil' Zaveri is the managing partner of WSHB's Birmingham, Alabama office and a seasoned trial attorney specializing in insurance coverage and complex civil litigation
- With an impressive track record of over 70 bench and numerous jury trials, all yielding successful verdicts, Neil demonstrates an unwavering commitment to achieving favorable results for his clients
- His extensive experience encompasses large-scale first and third-party matters across state and federal courts throughout Alabama and the Gulf States
- Truly a versatile lawyer, Neil can navigate a broad swathe of complex civil litigation, including professional liability, construction, catastrophic injury, and transportation matters
- He also provides expert guidance to domestic and international insurers on various claims
- This includes issues arising under multiple policies, including property, commercial general liability, and professional liability
- His comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape equips him to navigate complex coverage disputes effectively
- Neil possesses a high level of expertise in cybersecurity and data privacy matters, including data breach class actions, technology litigation, breach response cases, and compliance with state and federal data privacy statutes
- He is well-versed in employment law, professional liability, wrongful death claims, premises liability, and malpractice lawsuits and adeptly represents businesses in administrative hearings
- A dedicated advocate, Neil has tried cases throughout Alabama and actively represents clients in arbitrations across the Southeast
- He earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude , from Cumberland School of Law, following a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Neil is licensed to practice in all Alabama state and federal courts
- His extensive litigation experience and his strategic approach to complex legal issues make him an invaluable asset to clients navigating challenging legal landscapes
- Newsroom News •WSHB Secures Dismissal in High-Stakes Fertilizer Liability Litigation Trial Results, 4.17.26 •Partner Dhvanil Zaveri Named Managing Partner of Birmingham Office Firm News, 2.10.26 •Celebrated Trial Partner Joins WSHB Alabama Firm News, 4.28.25 In the News •WSHB Secures Dismissal in High-Stakes Fertilizer Liability Litigation •Partner Dhvanil Zaveri Named Managing Partner of Birmingham Office •Celebrated Trial Partner Joins WSHB Alabama
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Dhvanil Smiteshkumar Zaveri is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →
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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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