Atty. Kirby Dee Farris
With over two decades of experience, Kirby Farris leads Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP as managing partner, focusing on personal injury, FELA, and FLSA cases. His career was shaped by his tenure at Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation, where he understood the serious impact of workplace injuries.
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Kirby Dee Farris is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Farris Riley Pitt Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, wage & hour, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama US Court of Appeals – Eleventh Circuit US District Court – Northern District of Alabama US D (1994). Educated at Birmingham School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of North Alabama (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Birmingham Bar Association American Bar Association Alabama Bar Association Alabama Association for Justice American Association for Justice Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With over two decades of experience, Kirby Farris leads Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP as managing partner, focusing on personal injury, FELA, and FLSA cases
- His career was shaped by his tenure at Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation, where he understood the serious impact of workplace injuries
- As Designated FELA Counsel for the TCU, Mr. Farris has achieved a lifelong ambition to support injured railroad workers
- Holding a law degree from Birmingham School of Law, he lectured in torts and civil procedure, establishing his practice in 1997 through trusted referrals
- Mr. Farris has secured numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and conducts FLSA class actions nationwide
- He is a member of esteemed organizations such as the American and Alabama Bar Associations and is active in the Alabama Association for Justice
- A native of Lynn, Alabama, he lives with his wife, Tammy, in Birmingham, and they share three adult children and a grandchild
- Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Farris co-hosts LawCall with Ken Riley, a program offering legal advice to Birmingham's residents
- This live, weekly show underscores his commitment to making legal support accessible to his community
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Kirby Dee Farris is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.
Kirby Dee Farris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →
Kirby Dee Farris is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Alabama →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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