Atty. Kirby Dee Farris

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.

Birmingham Birmingham 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Kirby Dee Farris at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Kirby Dee Farris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kirby Dee Farris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

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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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Wage & Hour Disputes

Kirby Dee Farris is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kirby Dee Farris

Where is Kirby Dee Farris's law office located?
Kirby Dee Farris's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Farris Riley Pitt Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kirby Dee Farris handle?
Kirby Dee Farris focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Kirby Dee Farris practiced law?
Kirby Dee Farris has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Kirby Dee Farris go to law school?
Kirby Dee Farris earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact Kirby Dee Farris for a consultation?
You can contact Kirby Dee Farris 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 Kirby Dee Farris received?
Kirby Dee Farris's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Birmingham School of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of North Alabama
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Alabama US Court of Appeals – Eleventh Circuit US District Court – Northern District of Alabama US D
Admitted: 1994

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