Atty. James William Gewin

Atty. James William Gewin

Mr. James William Gewin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, torts and 4 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (205) 403-5431 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James William Gewin at a glance

James William Gewin is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Southern District of Al (1966) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ala (1966). Educated at University of Alabama (LL.B., 1966) and Princeton University (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James William Gewin is a lawyer practicing personal injury, product liability, torts and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • James practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James William Gewin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James William Gewin 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James William Gewin is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alabama →

Class Action

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Product Liability

James William Gewin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

James William Gewin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 James William Gewin

Where is James William Gewin's law office located?
James William Gewin's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Gewin handle?
James William Gewin focuses on personal injury, ip, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James William Gewin practiced law?
James William Gewin has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did James William Gewin go to law school?
James William Gewin earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact James William Gewin for a consultation?
You can contact James William Gewin 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 James William Gewin received?
James William Gewin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Alabama
- 1966
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court, Southern District of Al
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ala
Admitted: 1966

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