Atty. Joel Thomas Caldwell
Joel Caldwell knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As the youngest of four children, Joel grew up with an attitude that no one would ever take advantage of him; especially not his older and bigger siblings.
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About Joel Thomas Caldwell at a glance
Joel Thomas Caldwell is an Attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Cory Watson Attorneys. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2013). Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 2013) and Vanderbilt University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Joel Caldwell knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age
- As the youngest of four children, Joel grew up with an attitude that no one would ever take advantage of him
- especially not his older and bigger siblings
- His parents saw this mindset and encouraged Joel to become a lawyer
- They said that, even as a child, he was always an advocate for others
- Joel kept a strong opinion, always spoke his mind and would not back down from any situation
- Joel has always been motivated by the fact that, as a lawyer, he is dealing with someone during a tough time in their life, and he has the opportunity to serve and bring results that make a direct and positive impact
- This dedication to securing justice for his clients allowed him to help obtain an $80,000 settlement on behalf of a plaintiff whose constitutional rights were violated
- Joel’s desire for justice and drive to help people continue to characterize his practice
- Joel grew up in Hoover, Alabama, where he graduated in the inaugural class of Hoover High School's Law Academy
- He attended Vanderbilt University on a full athletic scholarship, where he majored in Economics and minored in Managerial Studies
- Joel was a four-year letterman for Vanderbilt's football team
- He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law
- When he's not pursuing justice on behalf of his clients, Joel enjoys working out and running 5ks
- He also enjoys traveling, watching movies and watching SEC football
- Joel is a fan of both Vanderbilt and Alabama football
- He is also an active member of Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama
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Joel Thomas Caldwell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Thomas Caldwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Joel Thomas Caldwell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Alabama →
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.
Joel Thomas Caldwell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
Joel Thomas Caldwell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joel Thomas Caldwell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Joel Thomas Caldwell 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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