Atty. Michael Paul Barratt

Atty. Michael Paul Barratt

Mr. Michael Paul Barratt is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and 5 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Paul Barratt at a glance

Michael Paul Barratt is a Workers' Compensation Managing Attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Vernis And Bowling. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2004). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of North Alabama (B.S., 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Paul Barratt is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of North Alabama in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Michael practices at Vernis & Bowling in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Barratt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Paul Barratt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Paul Barratt is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Alabama →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael Paul Barratt is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Paul Barratt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael Paul Barratt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Michael Paul Barratt is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Michael Paul Barratt

Where is Michael Paul Barratt's law office located?
Michael Paul Barratt's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Vernis And Bowling. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Barratt handle?
Michael Paul Barratt focuses on workers comp, slip & fall, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Michael Paul Barratt practiced law?
Michael Paul Barratt has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Michael Paul Barratt go to law school?
Michael Paul Barratt earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S., 2001).
How can I contact Michael Paul Barratt for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Paul Barratt 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 Michael Paul Barratt received?
Michael Paul Barratt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2004
B.S.
University of North Alabama
- 2001

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2004

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