About
D. Brett Turnbull is a distinguished trial lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama, regarded for his management and achievement in complicated litigation instances. Learn more approximately his history, enjoy, and commitment to justice.
The finest leader isn't always the one who does the best things. He is the only that gets the humans to do the best things. - Ronald Reagan Brett Turnbull has embraced that philosophy in distinguishing himself as a leading trial attorney, identified for his jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients killed or injured through the negligent and wrongful moves of others. When he is going before a jury, he realizes he has one process; to get justice for his patron by means of proving the claims and guiding the jury to award a fair and reasonable verdict. Respect for individuals and for the justice gadget led Brett, a graduate of the University of Alabama, to pursue law studies at Cumberland School of Law. There, he found early on that his proper ardour became trial law. As a class chief, Brett received country wide reputation for his trial advocacy abilities. That leadership song has persevered at some point of Brett’s prison career, and he offers back to his career by way of serving in leadership positions with the Alabama Association for Justice, Alabama State Bar, and Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Brett has greater than a decade of successful courtroom enjoy in complicated litigation, inclusive of trucking cases, products legal responsibility, vehicle defects, pediatric burns, stressful mind harm and nursing home malpractice. Brett and his spouse Dawn have four children, Brett, Arden, Miller, and Bess. When he's no longer inside the court docket, you can find Brett and his family outdoor gambling their preferred sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, golfing, and tennis. They also revel in taking day out of their busy agenda to relax at the lake or the beach for a weekend. The Turnbulls are energetic members at South Highland Presbyterian Church right here in Birmingham, Alabama.Legal Issues
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Car Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Insurance Bad Faith
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- German: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions

United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Alabama
Since 2005

United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama

United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

Supreme Court of the United States

United States District Court of Claims

United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Supreme Court of Alabama
Experience
- Founding Partner
Turnbull Law Office, PC
2019 - Principal
Cory Watson Lawyers
2017 - Lawyer
Farris, Riley & Pitt, L.L.P.
2016
Education

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (2005) Graduation year: 2005

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
B.S. (2002) | International FinanceGraduation year: 1999

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa
B.A. (2002) | GermanGraduation year: 1999
Associations

Alabama State Bar
# 1041T80W
has membershipCurrent

Birmingham Bar Association
has membershipCurrent

Alabama Associatoin for Justice
has membership, Trial Contributor and Executive CommitteeCurrent

Birmingham Bar Association
has membershipCurrent

Alabama Association for Justice
Chair, Emerging Leaders Section2014 - 2014

Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Alabama Board of Governors2012 - 2013
Costs
- Free Consultancy Service
- Conditional Fees