Burgess & Hale, LLC is a Legal Service Team based in Birmingham, Alabama, anchored by a unique blend of attorneys with a specialized range of backgrounds and practice areas. Founded in 1991 by Tom Burgess and Thomas S. Hale, the Firm has core strengths in Complex Litigation and Trial Work, Catastrophic Loss Claims, Risk Management, Insurance Industry Disputes, Municipal Liability, Architect and Engineer Liability, Employment Law, Appellate Pleading and Practice, and Complex Business and Financial Torts. The Professionals in the group have earned a reputation across the State and regionally for their acumen, forthrightness, and excellent command of the procedural and substantive challenges of managing difficult legal issues with fairness and finesse.
Burgess & Hale, LLC provides representation and counsel to individual clients, Fortune 500 companies, municipalities and governmental agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, construction companies, manufacturers, trucking and transportation services, general liability and specialty insurers, and insurance producers.
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“Mediocrity” is Not in Our Vocabulary
The Attorneys with Burgess & Hale, LLC are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Legal ability and Ethics in their daily practice, with an appreciation that each engagement or matter entrusted to them is unique and worthy of the finest effort in all respects…from the initial interview through closing argument to a jury. The Firm prides itself on the high respect and confidence it merits from its clients, which it strives to earn in every undertaking, one matter at a time. The Firm’s reputation for Legal excellence and extraordinary Trial and Appellate skills, wherever it appears on behalf of a Client, is well-respected by opposing Counsel before the Bar, and the State or Federal Judges who occupy the Bench. Burgess & Hale, LLC has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of “AV.”
The Firm has a broad range of sharply honed professional experience, and has earned a respected reputation as an aggressive litigation firm. The Firm's philosophy and emphasis originate from an uncompromising commitment to excellence, grounded in a superior work ethic and unequivocal dedication to meeting clients' needs honestly, ethically and with aggressive professional efficiency. The Attorneys of Burgess & Hale, LLC are attuned to the many dimensions which exist in situations, relationships and problems that may arise therein…at any level, in any manner and at any time. Retaining sensitivity and keen awareness to what forces may be at work in achieving the client’s best interests are integral facets of the Firm’s philosophy, in building confident and confidential relationships with every client.
The Attorneys with Burgess & Hale, LLC are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Legal ability and Ethics in their daily practice, with an appreciation that each engagement or matter entrusted to them is unique and worthy of the finest effort in all respects…from the initial interview through closing argument to a jury. The Firm prides itself on the high respect and confidence it merits from its clients, which it strives to earn in every undertaking, one matter at a time. The Firm’s reputation for Legal excellence and extraordinary Trial and Appellate skills, wherever it appears on behalf of a Client, is well-respected by opposing Counsel before the Bar, and the State or Federal Judges who occupy the Bench. Burgess & Hale, LLC has attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of “AV.”
The Firm has a broad range of sharply honed professional experience, and has earned a respected reputation as an aggressive litigation firm. The Firm's philosophy and emphasis originate from an uncompromising commitment to excellence, grounded in a superior work ethic and unequivocal dedication to meeting clients' needs honestly, ethically and with aggressive professional efficiency. The Attorneys of Burgess & Hale, LLC are attuned to the many dimensions which exist in situations, relationships and problems that may arise therein…at any level, in any manner and at any time. Retaining sensitivity and keen awareness to what forces may be at work in achieving the client’s best interests are integral facets of the Firm’s philosophy, in building confident and confidential relationships with every client.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- General Civil Trial and Appellate Practice
- Insurance Defense
- Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
- Architects and Engineers Liability
- Construction
- Employment Law
STATEWIDE REPRESENTATION
Representation of clients in the diverse jurisdictions and venues of Alabama is often an arduous trek through unknown territory for the Client. The key to safe passage is to pick a highly seasoned legal guide. And, successful veteran guides-– like Burgess & Hale, LLC understand the key to security in many difficult areas is to “know the locals.”