Atty. Thomas S. Hale

Atty. Thomas S. Hale

Delta Theta Phi (Treasurer, 1983). Delegate to International Law Society, 1981-1983.

Birmingham Birmingham 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (205) 961-3059 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas S. Hale at a glance

Thomas S. Hale is a Managing Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Hale Sides Llc. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1983), Alabama and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Western, (1984), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama (1984). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1983) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tennessee and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar Alabama Defense Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute Outstanding Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Delta Theta Phi (Treasurer, 1983)
  • Delegate to International Law Society, 1981-1983
  • Member, National Journal of Trial Advocacy

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas S. Hale's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas S. Hale handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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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 Thomas S. Hale

Where is Thomas S. Hale's law office located?
Thomas S. Hale's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Hale Sides Llc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas S. Hale handle?
Thomas S. Hale focuses on contracts, employment, business, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Thomas S. Hale practiced law?
Thomas S. Hale has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas S. Hale go to law school?
Thomas S. Hale earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas S. Hale for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas S. Hale received?
Thomas S. Hale's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1983
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1983
Alabama and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Western,
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
Admitted: 1984

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