Kim Bawgus spent the first five years of her career representing clients involved in civil litigation, including products and medical liability lawsuits, wrongful death cases, and banking fraud.
Kim also has substantial experience in negotiating insurance claims. In 2011, she helped a Tuscaloosa factory negotiate with its insurance company so that it could rebuild its facility after it was hit by a tornado.
Kim spent the next four and a half years with the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney’s Office where she was involved in the trial of dozens of cases, allowing her to gain valuable courtroom experience. Kim handles matters involving criminal law, civil litigation, and estate administration.
She earned her B.A. from Rhodes College in 2005 and earned her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2008. Her hobbies include scuba diving and spending time with her four dogs.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2008 | 09/01/2018 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Assistant District Attorney | Tuscaloosa County District Attorney's Office | 2013 - 2017 |
Associate | Balch & Bingham | 2011 - 2013 |
Associate | Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz | 2008 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tuscaloosa County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Alabama State Bar | Member | 2008 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Alabama School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Rhodes College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Bret Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 21, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Kim is very hardworking and motivated to help her clients. She is thoughtful and easy to communicate with.
Charles Cheshire, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 6, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kim is an experienced and hardworking lawyer. I trust her and recommend her without qualification.