Atty. James Tutt Barrett

Atty. James Tutt Barrett

Mr. James Tutt Barrett is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, insurance and 1 other area of law.

Opelika Opelika 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James Tutt Barrett at a glance

James Tutt Barrett is a personal injury, criminal defense, consumer, and insurance attorney based in Opelika, Alabama. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1976). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (JD, 1976) and University of Alabama School of Law (—). Serands clients in Opelika, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Tutt Barrett is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from University of Alabama School of Law, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in Opelika, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Tutt Barrett's Areas of Practice

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

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.

James Tutt Barrett is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James Tutt Barrett is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Alabama →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James Tutt Barrett is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

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

James Tutt Barrett 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 Opelika 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 James Tutt Barrett

Where is James Tutt Barrett's law office located?
James Tutt Barrett's law practice is located in Opelika, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Tutt Barrett handle?
James Tutt Barrett focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Tutt Barrett practiced law?
James Tutt Barrett has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Tutt Barrett go to law school?
James Tutt Barrett earned their education at (JD, 1976); (—).
How can I contact James Tutt Barrett for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Alabama School of Law
- 1976
University of Alabama School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1976

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