Atty. Jason B. Tompkins
Jason B. Tompkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice.
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Jason B. Tompkins is a appellate attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Balch & Bingham LLP. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jason B. Tompkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice
- Jason B., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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