Atty. Thomas S. Creel
Thomas S. Creel is a shareholder with Carr Allison and is based out of the Birmingham, Alabama office.
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Thomas S. Creel is a construction attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Carr Allison. Educated at The University of Alabama (JD, 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas S. Creel is a shareholder with Carr Allison and is based out of the Birmingham, Alabama office
- A large portion of his practice consists of the defense of construction defect, professional liability and workers’ compensation claims
- He provides litigation and consultation support on a wide range of issues within these practice areas and has successfully defended a broad spectrum of clients, including national, regional and local corporations, insurance companies, self-insured companies, third party administrators, group insurance funds and small businesses
- Thomas has had the opportunity to handle numerous state court trials to a conclusion as a part of his practice
- Thomas completed his undergraduate education at Birmingham-Southern College (AL) and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law in May of 2001
- He has been admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Alabama
- He is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar, the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and the Professional Liability Defense Federation
- Thomas is also a frequent lecturer for national industry support and educational organizations, including presentations for Lorman Education Services and Sterling Education Services
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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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