Atty. Ethan Dettling

Atty. Ethan Dettling

Ethan is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania but he has lived in Alabama for over 30 years. Ethan graduated from Auburn University with a degree in English Literature (B.A. ’92).

Birmingham Birmingham 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Ethan Dettling at a glance

Ethan Dettling is an Associate based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Smith Spires Peddy Hamilton Coleman P C. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1995). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Auburn University (B.A. English, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ethan is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania but he has lived in Alabama for over 30 years
  • Ethan graduated from Auburn University with a degree in English Literature (B.A. ’92)
  • After college, he continued his education in Washington at Seattle University School of Law (J.D. ’95)
  • He was admitted to the Alabama Bar in September 1995
  • Ethan is admitted to practice in all Alabama courts including the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.Ethan’s practice has been exclusively devoted to civil litigation in state and federal courts with an emphasis on lawsuits involving insurance coverage, torts, malpractice claims against design professionals, employment discrimination and workers’ compensation litigation
  • He has authored or collaborated in researching and writing briefs in dozens of cases on appeal to the State and Federal appellate courts

Practice Areas Explained

Ethan Dettling's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Ethan Dettling is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Alabama →

Personal Injury

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.

Ethan Dettling is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Ethan Dettling is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Ethan Dettling is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Ethan Dettling is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Ethan Dettling

Where is Ethan Dettling's law office located?
Ethan Dettling's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Smith Spires Peddy Hamilton Coleman P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ethan Dettling handle?
Ethan Dettling focuses on discrimination, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Ethan Dettling practiced law?
Ethan Dettling has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Ethan Dettling go to law school?
Ethan Dettling earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. English, 1992).
How can I contact Ethan Dettling for a consultation?
You can contact Ethan Dettling directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ethan Dettling received?
Ethan Dettling's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1995
B.A. English
Auburn University
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1995

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