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Atty. Toby D. Brown

Atty. Toby D. Brown

Toby Brown is a tenacious litigator who has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients over the course of his career. Unwavering in his commitment, Toby has earned national recognition as a top trial attorney and is known for his work in representing clients during some of the most traumatic and transformational times in their lives.

Mobile Mobile 33 Years Experience 33 year
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About Toby D. Brown at a glance

Toby D. Brown is an attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, practforg at Cunningham Bounds. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association (1993) and Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar (2017). Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1990) and University of South Alabama (B.S.). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Mobile) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Toby Brown is a tenacious litigator who has obtained numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients over the course of his career. Unwavering in his commitment, Toby has earned national recognition as a top trial attorney and is known for his work in representing clients during some of the most traumatic and transformational times in their lives. For over thirty years, he has successfully handled a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, consumer products defects, road design defects, industrial accidents, trucking and automobile accidents, admiralty and maritime law, environmental pollution, and fraud just to name a few. His diverse courtroom experience includes serving as lead and co-lead counsel on: a $108 million verdict against a chemical plant for illegally disposing of hazardous waste; a $40 million verdict against a major automobile manufacturer for the death of a 16-year-old girl for failure to recall a defective seatbelt buckle; and a $140 million verdict against a hospital and its outsourced medical transcription company for a woman’s death caused by a transcription error that led to a fatal medication dosage.

Toby's successes also include:

  • $10.25 million settlement for workplace injury;
  • $9 million class action settlement for fraud;
  • $8 million settlement for industrial accident case;
  • $7 million settlement for defective tire case;
  • $6.5 million settlement for client injured in head-on collision;
  • $5 million jury verdict for wrongful death for carbon monoxide poisoning;
  • $4 million jury verdict in medical malpractice case;
  • $2.75 million jury verdict for medical malpractice;
  • Numerous other verdicts and confidential settlements.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Toby received his B.S. degree from the University of South Alabama, and his J.D. degree from the University of Alabama. Toby is an active member of the community, having served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Mobile Metropolitan YMCA and as Chairman of the Administrative Board, the Board of Trustees, and Stewardship for Spanish Fort United Methodist Church.

In addition to his involvement in the community, Toby has also been selected to numerous leadership positions in the legal profession including President of the Alabama Association for Justice and President of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation.

Toby and his wife Shannon live in Daphne, Alabama. They have two daughters, Erin and Katie.

To learn more about Toby Brown, click here.

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practforg law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Mobile 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 substantiand 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 Toby D. Brown

Where is Toby D. Brown's law office located?
Toby D. Brown's law practice is located in Mobile, Alabama. The firm is Cunningham Bounds. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Toby D. Brown practiced law?
Toby D. Brown has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Toby D. Brown go to law school?
Toby D. Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.).
How can I contact Toby D. Brown for a consultation?
You can contact Toby D. Brown 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 Toby D. Brown receiandd?
Toby D. Brown's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Mobile); Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1990
B.S.
University of South Alabama
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Mobile)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Board of Trial Advocacy, Certified Civil Trial Specialist (2000 – present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Society of Barristers, Fellow (2008 – present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow (2020 – present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow (2021 –present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates, Member (2007 – present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, “Litigation Star” (2014 - 2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2021-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Plaintiff, Listed
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™ 5.0/5.0 Peer Rating
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Law Journal - Top 100 Jury Verdicts in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jury verdict in 2012 for $140 million in medical malpractice / wrongful death case
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jury verdict in 2011 for $40 million in product liability case
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jury verdict in 2007 for $108 million in landfill contamination case
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Mobile)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Mobile)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
Admitted: 1993
Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar
Admitted: 2017

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