L. Andrew Hollis Jr.

Item: Hollis Wright
Rating: 5
Author: D. Hayes and C. Griffin, Clay County, AL

Retired 2012

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Phone: (205) 324-3600
Toll Free: (844) 529-8255
Fax: (205) 324-3636

2201 Morris Ave
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Practice Areas

Products Liability
Fraud
Class Actions
Drug and Medical Device Defense
Automotive Products Liability
Automobile Accidents and Injuries
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Financial Fraud
Premises Liability
Nursing Home Litigation
Insurance Fraud
Consumer Fraud
Commercial Fraud
Litigation

Education

J.D., The University of Alabama School of Law, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1968
Honors: Phi Delta Phi
Honors: Member, Bench and Bar
B.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1965

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Alabama, 1968
U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama, 1970
U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama, 1970
U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama, 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1970

Certification/Specialties

Medical Professional Liability, The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Published Works

"The Liability of Worker's Compensation Carrier for Negligent Inspections in the Workplace", Alabama Trial Lawyers Journal, June, 1982
"The Handling of Contributory Negligence in Alabama" (Co-Author), Alabama Trial Lawyers Journal, June, 1981

Honors and Awards

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 1995 - 2008
Listed in Who's Who of North America
Alabama Super Lawyer, 2008 - 2012
Rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
American Association for Justice: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2008 - 2012
Best & Brightest in Birmingham's Legal Field, as published in Birmingham Business Journal, 2008 - Present
Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, as published in Lawdragon, 2007 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships

Birmingham Bar Association
Member

American Bar Association
Member

Alabama State Bar, Young Lawyers Section, 1974
Member, Executive Committee

Alabama State Bar, 1987
Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Committee

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, 1974 - 1978
Sustaining Member, Board of Governors

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, 1978 - Present
Sustaining Member, Board of Executive Committee

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, 1983 - 1984
Treasurer

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, 1984
2nd Vice President

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, 1986
President-Elect

Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, 1987 - 1988
President

American Association for Justice, 1987 - Present
Member, Board of Governors

American Association for Justice, 1989 - 1990
Co-Chairman, State Relations Committee

American Association for Justice, 1991 - 1993
Member, Home Office and Budget Committee

Southern Trial Lawyers Association, 1987 - Present
Member, Board of Governors

Past Employment Positions

Coffee County, Assistant District Attorney, 1970 - 1975

★★★★★

"I, along with dad and family, want to thank your law firm for all that you did for us in representing my dad in his case. We were very satisfied with the settlement and the overall efforts by your firm. We also think that you and your staff made the process seem calm and smooth, yet professional. We could not have asked for a better attorney -- we would recommend you and your firm to anyone needing your expertise. Thanks so much for everything!!!" D. Hayes and C. Griffin, Clay County, AL

★★★★★

"Mr. Clay, I want to express my gratitude to you for agreeing to take my case. I know that I contacted your law firm with a fast approaching statute of limitations and some really significant challenges in proving my case. Thanks for the time, work, research and energy that you put into my case and for helping achieve a successful outcome. Peace and blessings to you and your family." V. Daniel, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★

"The team at Hollis Wright were there for my husband when no one else would take his case. Not only did he work hard and recover money that we were owed. Without the help of Hollis Wright, we couldn't have afforded the care my husband needed and I would have lost him much sooner. We'll always consider you a part of the family." Donna B. Jemison, AL