Atty. T. Michael "Mike" Brown

Atty. T. Michael "Mike" Brown

Mike Brown is the head of the Real Estate Litigation Team at the firm. Mike is a member of the firm’s Environmental and Toxic Tort Practice Group and the General Litigation Practice Group.

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Profile Summary

About T. Michael "Mike" Brown at a glance

T. Michael "Mike" Brown is a real estate, class action, zoning, estate litigation, and product liability attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1989) and Auburn University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mike Brown is the head of the Real Estate Litigation Team at the firm
  • Mike is a member of the firm’s Environmental and Toxic Tort Practice Group and the General Litigation Practice Group
  • Mike’s emphasis in both practice groups is on real property and land use matters
  • Because of this emphasis in his practice, Mike also works very closely with the Real Estate Group
  • For the past several years, Mike has served as an adjunct Professor at the University of Alabama School of Law where he has taught Land Use Planning and Real Estate Finance & Development
  • Mike has spoken to a variety of groups on issues involving Real Estate Land Use and Environmental issues
  • Mike has been with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings since 1989
  • Mike began his practice in the General Litigation group where he learned to try cases, trying over eight cases to verdict in his first five years of practice
  • Mike expanded his litigation practice to take on lead responsibility for two large clients in mass tort litigation both inside and outside of Alabama
  • This experience allowed Mike to sharpen his skills in managing and litigating mass tort cases involving hundreds and sometimes thousands of claimants
  • Over the years, Mike’s work has covered a number of different types of litigation
  • Mike’s work has led him to focus his practice on the substantive areas of Real Estate Litigation, including Zoning and Land Use Planning, and Environmental and Toxic Tort Litigation, including Mass Torts

Practice Areas Explained

T. Michael "Mike" Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases T. Michael "Mike" Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

T. Michael "Mike" Brown is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Land Use & Zoning

T. Michael "Mike" Brown is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Alabama →

Estate & Trust Litigation

T. Michael "Mike" Brown is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

T. Michael "Mike" Brown is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 T. Michael "Mike" Brown

Where is T. Michael "Mike" Brown's law office located?
T. Michael "Mike" Brown's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does T. Michael "Mike" Brown handle?
T. Michael "Mike" Brown focuses on real estate, class action, zoning, estate litigation, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did T. Michael "Mike" Brown go to law school?
T. Michael "Mike" Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact T. Michael "Mike" Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has T. Michael "Mike" Brown received?
T. Michael "Mike" Brown's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham); Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1989
B.A.
Auburn University
- 1986

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Land Use/Zoning, 2009-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Birmingham)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Birmingham)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Birmingham)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Birmingham)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Birmingham)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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