Brad Ryder

Brad Ryder

Personal injury Attorney at Huntsville, AL

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Brad Ryder is an Honest and Hardworking Attorney

“Thank you for your time, long hours, hard work, and dedication. Thanks also for the calls in and out, answering my questions, listening to my thoughts, and always returning my calls. I think that you did a superb, outstanding job. I have absolutely no complaints. I highly recommend you without a doubt. There were some things the insurance company did that I did not understand or agree with. That did not last long, because Mr. Ryder broke it down to me with no hesitation or mistakes. He always returned my calls or messages, with lightning speed. He always kept me informed. If he knew it, then I knew it. Hands down, I would not hesitate to call Brad Ryder, if his services are needed. Thanks for the long nights and weekend hours that you put into my case."

An attorney who treats you like family

I met Brad Ryder over two years ago. At the time my mother was in the hospital because of care that she failed to receive while a patient at a local nursing home. Brad and his staff took an active interest in my mother’s situation. Over time my mom’s health deteriorated and Brad made sure that he visited her on a regular basis. I remember Brad bringing his son to the hospital on Christmas day, so that he could meet my mom before she passed away. I could tell that this was important to Brad. Brad and his staff always kept my mother and me informed of what was happening. They worked hard to help bring my mom’s case to a conclusion. After many hard fought battles with the nursing home and their attorneys, Brad was able to help us settle my mom’s case. My mom and Brad enjoyed a very special relationship. I still consider Brad to be a member of my family. He is honest and hardworking. Brad is also someone who cares about his clients.

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Practice areas

Personal injury

40%

Civil litigation in federal and state court.

31 years
Car accident

20%

Car and Truck Wrecks.

31 years
Defective and dangerous products

10%

31 years
Nursing home abuse and neglect

10%

Protecting the rights of the elderly and infirm who are patients at nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

31 years
Trucking accident

10%
Wrongful death

10%

31 years

After graduating from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1992, I began practicing law in Huntsville with the law firm of Wilmer & Shepard, P.A.

In February 1995 I left the firm and began my own office. Since then I have represented clients in a variety of legal matters, ranging from complex litigation involving several parties to business transactions and personal legal matters. By my estimates I have successfully tried over 100 cases in federal and state court.

In 2010, after completing a comprehensive written examination, being reviewed by other attorneys and judges before whom I have tried cases, and providing proof of my trial experience, I obtained the designation of a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocay. I am one of only 3 attorneys in Huntsville / Madison County who maintains this certification. I also am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

I am actively involved in the American Association of Justice (AAJ), being a member of the Sections on Motor Vehicle and Premises Liability, Products Liability, and Insurance Law, and the Nursing Home Litigation Group. Having obtained over 200 continuing legal education (CLE) credits for participating in trial colleges and seminars sponsored by AAJ, I obtained the designation of Fellow.

During my legal career I have repesented clients in well over 100 mediations. Because this has always interested me, I have taken the necessary course and completed the process to be registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster. It is my sincere desire to develop and maintain an active mediation practice.

My office's philosophy is simple -- prepare each case as though it is going to be tried before a jury. In this day and age of quick settlements and gimmicky advertising, this may seem somewhat archaic. However, I honestly believe that there is no substiute for preparation and experience.

Specialties: Personal injury, motor vehicle wrecks, commercial vehicle wrecks, nursing home neglect/abuse, products liability, premises liability, insurance law, insurance bad faith, labor and employment law, construction law, business litigation, litigation and appeals, mediation.

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Licensed for 30 years

State AL

Status Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

Acquired 1992

Updated 11/11/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Ryder Law Firm, P.C.

2204 Whitesburg Drive

Suite 307

Huntsville, AL, 35801

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Posted by J.R. | April 3, 2016

Brad Ryder is an Honest and Hardworking Attorney

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Posted by Angela | April 3, 2016

An attorney who treats you like family

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Posted by Wesley | August 24, 2011

Excellence in Advocacy

I highly recommend Brad Ryder as an attorney to handle personal injury matters. Brad is an excellent and accomplished trial attorney who represents his clients and their cases well. Brad pays attention to minute details and works hard to obtain the best recovery possible for his clients. I have absolutely no hesitation whatever in recommending Brad Ryder to anyone needing an attorney for their personal injury matter.

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Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2011

Very Thorough Attorney

Bradley Ryder is probably the most thorough attorney I know. He leaves no stone unturned. He makes sure he has all of his facts and legal arguments in order before he attempts to advise his clients. He does an excellent job representing his clients.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2011

Brad Ryder is an Excellent Attorney and is Passionate About His Work

Mr. Ryder came into my life over three years ago. He is an excellent attorney…very thorough and dedicated. I don’t think anyone could have done a better job with my complicated case. Mr. Ryder is passionate about his work and it carries through to his clients. He treated me with compassion and kindness. In trial he was outstanding. He protected my interests as well as my personal vulnerabilities, working diligently to get the job done. He fully understands the legal system and is patient and persistent in dealing with the many problems which arise in a case. Mr. Ryder has a very professional staff. His assistant is to be commended for her knowledge and competence. She keeps abreast of situations and is a valuable asset to the practice. My experience with the Ryder Law Firm was such that I would not hesitate in recommending Brad Ryder as one of the best attorneys in his field and one of the finest men I’ve known.

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Posted by Richard | February 9, 2011

An incredible job by Mr. Ryder

After discussions with several attorneys regarding an injury sustained at a local business – and told by all that my case was too much of a longshot, I visited Brad Ryder. He said it was a tough case, and probably not worth a lot of money (I’d previously been told that IF I won, I would get NO more than $10,000). Mr. Ryder took my case. We ended up in mediation. The three lawyers (in fancy suits) we were in mediation with were from a very large firm out of Birmingham. After a few hours of back-and-forth, we arrived at an agreed-upon $50,000. An incredible job by Mr. Ryder. I would recommend him to anyone – thorough, professional, brilliant.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Principal / Attorney
The Ryder Law Firm, P.C.
1995 - Present

Associate / Attorney
Wilmer & Shepard, P.A.
1992 - 1995

Summer Associate
Wilmer & Shepard, P.A.
1991 - 1992

Summer Associate
Bell, Richardson & Sparkman, P.A.
1991 - 1991

Judicial Intern
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
1991 - 1991

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Education

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Jurisprudence Doctorate (with honors - class rank 13 of 200)
1992

University of Alabama - Huntsville
Bachelor of Science (with honors -- President's / Dean's List)
1989

Legal Cases

Ella Mae Harris v. Kindred, Inc., et al.
Settled prior to trial for confidential amount.

Estate of John Henry Gonzalez, et al. v. Kindred, Inc., et al.
Arbitration award for Plaintiffs in the amount of $250,000.00.

Estate of Ruel Carthel Jaynes v. Florence Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC, et al.
Case settled for confidential amount at mediation.

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Associations

Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
Mediator, listed on roster
2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Panel of Neutrals
2011 - Present

American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section
Member
2011 - Present

Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
Appellate Mediator, listed on roster
2011 - Present

American Association for Justice
Fellow
2010 - Present

American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation Group
Member
2007 - Present

Alabama Civil Justice Foundation
Contributor
2006 - Present

Alabama Association for Justice
Member
2001 - Present

American Association for Justice, Employment Rights Section
Member
2001 - Present

American Association for Justice, Products Liability Section
Member
2001 - Present

American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section
Member
2001 - Present

American Association for Justice, Insurance Law Section
Member
2001 - Present

American Association for Justice, Insurance Bad Faith Litigation Group
Member
2001 - Present

United States Supreme Court
Admitted to Practice
1998 - Present

Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program
Member
1995 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted to Practice
1995 - Present

Curia Honoris (alumni academic honor society)
Member
1993 - Present

Alabama State Bar Association
Member
1992 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Admitted to Practice
1992 - Present

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
Member
1992 - Present

American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation Group
Secretary
2013 - 2014

American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation Group
Treasurer
2012 - 2013

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, Ad-Hoc (Governance) Committee
Chair
2010 - 2011

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, Health Insurance Committee
Chair
2007 - 2009

American Association for Justice
Member
2001 - 2010

Alabama Association for Justice
Board of Governors
2001 - 2004

Cordell Hull Legal Research and Writing
Instructor
1991 - 1992

Cumberland Law Review
Casenote Editor
1991 - 1992

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Alabama
National Trial Lawyers Association
2014

Graduate
Trial Lawyers College
2014

Board Certified Pretrial Advocate
National Board of Trial Advocacy
2012

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
National Board of Trial Advocacy
2010

Life Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010

Recipient
American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law
1991

Dean's Scholarship
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University
1990

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Publications

22 Cumberland Law Review 399
Regulation Preventing Publicly Funded Facilities from Providing Preconception Abortion Counseling Comports with Fifth Amendment
1992

Speaking Engagements

University of Alabama - Huntsville
Business Law
1995

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)

Given (5)

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Gregory Cade

Car accident Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. Mr. Brad is a the top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."

Gary Peak

Personal injury Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Brad while at Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College. Brad is sharp, dedicated and truly cares for his clients. He is an excellent attorney who I am proud to endorse."

Elizabeth Hinds

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer with whom I have spent time with working on cases. Brad is an outstanding and devoted advocate and lawyer that represents his clients with integrity and passion. If you want an attorney that honors the practices of law and ethics inside and outside of the courtroom, and genuinely cares about you personally and professionally, then Brad is the attorney for you."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bradley. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Tazewell Shepard

Car accident Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This is a very good attorney and highly respected by peers in the community. I am happy to endorse him!"

Kevin Morris

Litigation Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and effective."

Wesley Phillips

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Brad Ryder as an attorney to handle personal injury matters. Brad is an excellent and accomplished trial attorney who represents his clients and their cases well. Brad pays attention to minute details and works hard to obtain the best recovery possible for his clients. I have absolutely no hesitation whatever in recommending Brad Ryder to anyone needing an attorney for their personal injury matter."

Jeffrey Blackwell

Personal injury Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brad for over 10 years. During that time, I have had numerous opportunities to work with Brad. We have discussed trials and trial strategy on many occasions. Brad's insight and skill at trial have resulted in success for his clients time and time again. He is devoted to working hard for each and every client. If I needed a skilled trial attorney, I would absolutely trust Brad with my case."

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