Atty. Fred Clarke
Fred Clarke primarily practices in the areas of product liability, warranty and commercial litigation. He represents automotive manufacturers in warranty and Lemon Law matters, and in the defense of alleged product defects.
Bankruptcy And Restructuring & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, AL · 10+ Years Experience
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About Fred Clarke at a Glance
Fred Clarke is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Rumberger Kirk And Caldwell Professional Association. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2016), Georgia (2019), and North Carolina (2020). Educated at The University of Southern Mississippi (B.A. Political, 2007) and The University of Alabama School of Law J.D. Articles Editor The University of Alabama School of Law J.D. Extern for Hon. Sharon Lovelace Blackburn The University of Alabama School of Law J.D (—). Active member of Professional •Birmingham Bar Association •Community Education Committee. Serves clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fred Clarke
- Fred Clarke primarily practices in the areas of product liability, warranty and commercial litigation
- He represents automotive manufacturers in warranty and Lemon Law matters, and in the defense of alleged product defects
- He also assists debtors and creditors in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters
- Fred has obtained a number of summary judgments for clients in contract, warranty, and fraud disputes
- He served as co-counsel in trial and arbitration
- His trial victories include a defense verdict in a 2018 breach of contract dispute where Fred was lead counsel
- And in 2019, Fred was co-counsel in a construction fraud trial where the jury returned a defense verdict for the client in less than an hour
- Fred participated in the RumbergerKirk Summer Associate program in 2014
- Community •Hoover Dads Awards & Honors •Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star in Product Liability (PL-Products: Defense), 2024, 2025 Articles & Presentations •Presenter, 'Bankruptcy 101: What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know,' ACC Alabama Chapter Lunch & Learn, October 2024 •Presenter, 'The Ever-Evolving Workplace: Vocational Issues in a Post-Pandemic World,' DRI: Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Seminar, March 2024 •Presenter, 'Life Legal Update,' Eastern Claims Conference, March 2024 •Co-author, 'Automatic Liability: New Risk Under California’s Insurance Lapse Protection Statutes,' Insurance Newsnet.com, December 2022 •Co-Author, 'McHugh, Thomas, and the Long-Term Risk of California Insurance Code Sections 10113.71 and 10113.72,' 'For the Defense' publication by the Defense Research Institute, July & August 2022 edition. •Co-Author, 'California’s Life Insurance Liability Trap,' Published in DRI's 'For the Defense,' July/August 2022 •Author, 'Connecting in a Disconnected Legal World-One Mid-Level Associate’s Guide to Surviving the Pandemic,' published in Mid-Market Report, October 12, 2020 •Co-Author, 'Social Unrest, COVID-19 and School-Required Masks: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?' published in Business Alabama, September 2020 •Author, 'The Supreme Court Hands Down a New Standard for Bankruptcy Discharge Violations,' September 2019 Fred's News and Insights 03.03.2025 Beyond the Bio A Tasty Success: RumbergerKirk’s Chili Shines at the 21st Annual Exceptional Foundation Cook-Off RumbergerKirk’s Cookin’ Counselors - Rebecca Beers, Fred Clarke and Scott... 02.07.2025 Firm News RumbergerKirk adds partners in Birmingham, Florida offices, Birmingham Business Journal On February 6, 2025, the Birmingham Business Journal shared the... 02.03.2025 Firm News RumbergerKirk Promotes Three New Partners From Orlando, Birmingham and Tallahassee ORLANDO, Fla., BIRMINGHAM, Ala., TALLAHASSEE, Fla., February 3, 2025 -... 11.21.2024 Firm News Three RumbergerKirk Attorneys Listed in the 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers BIRMINGHAM, Ala., November 21, 2024 -RumbergerKirk is pleased to announce... 11.07.2024 Events Bankruptcy 101: What Corporate Counsel Needs to Know RumbergerKirk hosted the ACC Alabama Chapter for a “Lunch and... 03.20.2024 Events The Ever-Evolving Workplace: Vocational Issues in a Post-Pandemic World The impact of a new work-from-home economy, catalyzed by the... 03.12.2024 Events Fred Clarke Presents at the Eastern Claims Conference on Life Insurance Litigation Fred Clarke discussed the most recent trends in life insurance... 03.04.2024 Beyond the Bio Exceptional Flavor: RumbergerKirk’s Chili Stands Out at the Exceptional Foundation’s 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off Scott Williams’ classic chili recipe earns a semi-finalist showing at... 03.06.2023 Beyond the Bio RumbergerKirk’s Cookin’ Counselors Serve Up Chili for a Great Cause Huge crowds returned for this annual favorite event in Birmingham... 12.15.2022 Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Automatic Liability: New Risk Under California’s Insurance Lapse Protection Statutes Last year, the Supreme Court of California held that changes
Practice Areas Explained
Fred Clarke's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred Clarke handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Business & Corporate Law in Birmingham
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Birmingham
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Product Liability in Birmingham
Fred Clarke 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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Consumer Protection in Birmingham
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Fred Clarke
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 Fred Clarke's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Fred Clarke brings 10+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina, Fred Clarke can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and product liability, Fred Clarke 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 Fred Clarke 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 Fred Clarke Handles in Birmingham
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