Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Complex Business Litigation Attorneys in Birmingham
Founded in 2008 by Walker Percy Badham III and Brannon J. Buck, our firm was established to create a litigation-focused team unbound by traditional plaintiff or defense firm limitations. Our attorneys, all cum laude graduates of the University of Alabama School of Law, bring extensive experience from large corporate defense firms to complex litigation matters. Recognized as Alabama's Top Law Firm for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers in 2015, we maintain an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence and ethical standards. Our team includes multiple Super Lawyers honorees, with two partners named among Alabama's Top 10 lawyers and one among the Top 50. We combine deep technical knowledge of electronic discovery with cutting-edge trial presentation technology to maximize client outcomes.Active in professional leadership roles across national and state bar associations, we leverage these connections to benefit client representation. Our community involvement spans organizations like Leadership Birmingham and the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, reflecting our commitment to broader societal impact. With practice admissions in four southeastern states, we provide regional litigation capabilities while maintaining local counsel expertise. Our track record in high-stakes cases involving millions of dollars demonstrates our ability to deliver successful resolutions through trial or settlement. This combination of technical proficiency, professional recognition, and community engagement defines our approach to client service.
Services
Business Litigation
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property
Shareholder Disputes
Appellate Practice
Financial Services Litigation
Telecommunications
Whistleblower
Local Counsel
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Founding partners with combined 35+ years in complex litigation at top-tier firms
- AV Preeminent rated for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell
- Recognized as Alabama's Top Law Firm for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers
- Regional practice spanning Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi
- Leverage cutting-edge trial technology for compelling case presentation
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice handles complex commercial disputes involving millions of dollars. We represent clients in contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and business torts. Our attorneys combine deep legal knowledge with strategic thinking to achieve favorable outcomes through trial or settlement.
Class Actions
We manage class action litigation from both plaintiff and defense perspectives. Our experience covers certification challenges, settlement negotiations, and trial strategies. We handle cases involving consumer protection, employment law, and securities fraud across multiple jurisdictions.
Appellate Practice
Our appellate team handles complex legal issues in state and federal courts. We prepare persuasive briefs and oral arguments focusing on technical legal arguments. We maintain a strong track record in overturning unfavorable trial court decisions and preserving favorable outcomes.
Intellectual Property
We protect clients' intellectual property rights through trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation. Our practice includes injunction strategies, damages calculations, and technology-related disputes. We handle cases involving software, manufacturing processes, and brand protection.
Shareholder Disputes
Our firm represents shareholders in derivative actions and corporate governance disputes. We handle fiduciary duty claims, minority shareholder oppression cases, and merger-related litigation. We combine corporate law knowledge with aggressive trial advocacy to protect shareholder interests.
People
Brannon J. Buck
Founding Partner
Co-founder with extensive complex litigation experience. Former corporate defense attorney recognized as Alabama Super Lawyer. Focuses on business disputes and appellate matters. Active in local bar associations and community organizations.
Walker Percy Badham III
Founding Partner
Co-founder and seasoned litigator with national recognition. Named among Alabama's Top 10 lawyers. Handles high-stakes commercial disputes and appellate cases. Committed to legal education and professional development initiatives.
Sam David Knight
Partner
Recognized among Alabama's Top 50 lawyers. Specializes in financial services litigation and complex commercial cases. Maintains active trial practice across multiple southeastern states. Involved in legal technology initiatives.
Brett A. Ialacci
Partner
Experienced trial attorney handling business litigation and appellate matters. Focuses on electronic discovery and trial presentation technology. Active in state bar association leadership roles.
Richard Dorman
Of Counsel
Senior attorney providing strategic guidance on complex litigation matters. Brings decades of experience in commercial disputes and appellate practice. Serves as mentor to junior attorneys in the firm.
Questions
What types of cases does Badham & Buck handle?
We specialize in complex business litigation, class actions, commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, and shareholder derivative actions across multiple southeastern states.
How does the firm approach high-stakes litigation?
Our attorneys combine experience from top corporate defense firms with aggressive trial strategies. We utilize cutting-edge technology for case presentation and maintain regional practice capabilities.
What professional recognitions has the firm received?
We maintain an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and have been named Alabama's Top Law Firm for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers.
Can out-of-state clients work with your firm?
Yes, our attorneys are admitted in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, allowing us to represent clients across the southeastern United States.
How do you communicate with clients during litigation?
We maintain regular communication through scheduled updates and immediate notifications of critical developments. Our team uses secure electronic platforms for document sharing.
