Atty. William Haynes Brooks

Atty. William Haynes Brooks

Mr. William Haynes Brooks is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ncaa compliance and investigations, appellate and 7 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About William Haynes Brooks at a glance

William Haynes Brooks is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Lightfoot Franklin And White L L C. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1990). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1990) and University of Alabama (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Haynes Brooks is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ncaa compliance and investigations, appellate and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • William practices at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, L.L.C. in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

William Haynes Brooks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Haynes Brooks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Haynes Brooks is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Haynes Brooks is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Haynes Brooks is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alabama →

Class Action

William Haynes Brooks is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Alabama →

Product Liability

William Haynes Brooks 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 William Haynes Brooks

Where is William Haynes Brooks's law office located?
William Haynes Brooks's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Lightfoot Franklin And White L L C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Haynes Brooks handle?
William Haynes Brooks focuses on personal injury, business, ip, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William Haynes Brooks practiced law?
William Haynes Brooks has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did William Haynes Brooks go to law school?
William Haynes Brooks earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact William Haynes Brooks for a consultation?
You can contact William Haynes Brooks 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 William Haynes Brooks received?
William Haynes Brooks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1990
B.S.
University of Alabama
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1990

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