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Bradley Cornett
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Biography
Brad has an active litigation practice including trials; civil litigation (state and federal); automobile accidents; products liability; municipal liability; industrial accidents; insurance defense; civil appeals; defense litigation; insurance; insurance bad faith; uninsured and underinsured motorists; municipal civil rights; municipal law; local government law; premises liability; torts; bankruptcy; creditors rights; and related litigation matters.
Brad lives in Springville, St. Clair County, Alabama with his wife Wendy and their two children.
Ford, Howard & Cornett, P.C. is a civil litigation firm representing clients in Alabama state and federal courts in a wide variety of practice areas including insurance defense, insurance coverage, municipal liability, products liability, personal injury, wrongful death, fraud, premises liability, civil rights, creditors rights, labor and employment, automobile accidents, on-the-job injuries, and other litigation matters. We proudly represent a diverse clientele including individuals, small businesses, corporations, municipalities, and insurance carriers. It is our goal to provide the expertise generally associated with much larger law firms while maintaining the cost effectiveness and personal touch of a small firm.
Hiring an attorney is an important decision and should not be based soley on advertising. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Government
30%
30 years
Litigation
25%
30 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
30 years
Personal Injury
15%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-275 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Alabama for 30 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bradley Cornett
Ford, Howard & Cornett, P.C., 140 South 9th Street, Gadsden, AL, 35901
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Bradley Cornett's Reviews
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Posted by Donna | May 27, 2011
Response to Brad Cornett's services
I have recommended Brad's services in the past to many of our customers and contemporaries in other offices or with parties I have worked with through Arbitration or past employment. I will continue to do so in the future should anyone ask. He is a good man to have at your back when you need him and ...
Bradley Cornett's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Truly exceptional and professional attorney with an outstanding reputation in the legal field for providing high quality representation and results for his clients!"
"I readily give Brad my endorsement. We opposed each other in a civil case a couple of years ago and I was very impressed with Brad's level of knowledge, skill and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bradley is a highly experienced attorney, who is very knowledgeable, and he represents his clients with energy and compassion. He is always forthright and fair with opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I heartily endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Brad Cornett for over 10 years and have been on the opposing side in countless debt collection defense cases where Brad represents the Creditor. He is always prepared for court, and is knowledgeable about potential defenses I might raise. He is a worthy opponent whom I can always count upon to be honest, trustworthy, fair and yet Brad always acts zealously on behalf of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Brad has a reputation in the community of being a serious lawyer that pays attention to detail. He does good work."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Mid-South Super Lawyers - Civil Litigation, Super Lawyers
2019
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Top Attorney (ranked #1 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2015
Civil Litigation Defense (top 5%), Alabama Super Lawyers
2014
Top Attorney (ranked #1 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2014
Alabama Super Lawyers (top 5%) civil litigation defense, Super Lawyers
2013
Alabama Super Lawyers (top 5%) - civil litigation defense, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyers Business Edition - Litigation, Super Lawyers
2012
Alabama Super Lawyers (top 5%)-Civil Litigation Defense, Super Lawyers
2011
Alabama Super Lawyers (top 5%)-Civil Litigation Defense, Super Lawyers
2010
"Bulls Eye" Award (most accurate billing), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2010
Top Attorney (ranked #1 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2010
Rising Star - Alabama (top 2.5% young lawyers), Super Lawyers
2009
Top 5 Attorney Award (ranked #3 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2008
Top 5 Attorney Award (ranked #2 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2007
Top 5 Attorney Award (ranked #1 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
2006
Top 5 Attorney Award (ranked #4 law firm), Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation
N/A
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner/Shareholder, Ford, Howard & Cornett, P.C.
Associations
2018 - Present
Alabama State BarBoard of Bar Commissioners, 16th Judicial Circuit, Commissioner
2009 - Present
Alabama State Bar AssociationDisciplinary Rules and Enforcement Committee; Leadership Forum
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Alabama State Bar
Solo and Small Firm Section
2008 - 2008
Alabama State BarLeadership Forum
2001 - 2007
American Inns of CourtSecretary / Treasurer (Etowah County Chapter)
1999 - 2000
Etowah County Bar AssociationSecretary / Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Brannon, et al. v. City of Gadsden, et al.
Summary Judgment granted in favor of client on all claims.
Hunter, et al. v. City of Attalla, et al.
Sunnary Judgment granted in favor of client on all claims.
Woods v. Pearce and Gadsden
Summary judgment granted for individual client before trial; defense verdict after trial for municipal client.
Owens v. Water Works & Sewer Board, et al.
Jury returned verdict in favor of client; judgment entered in favor of client.
Ingram v. Jones, et al.
Claims against client voluntarily dismissed following motion for partial judgment on the pleadings and limited discovery.
Shabani v. City of Gadsden
Motion to dismiss granted in U.S. District Court in favor of client on federal claims; Judgment in favor of client on state law claims following non-jury trial.
Smth v. City of Hokes Bluff
Claims against client dismissed on summary judgment.
Tatum v. Town of Steele, et al.
Summary judgment granted in favor of clients.
Bates v. State of Alabama, et al.
Motion to dismiss granted; all claims against client dismissed by federal judge.
Hahn v. Burnett
Jury verdict in favor of client; opponent's motion for new trial denied.
Griggs v. City of Gadsden, et al.
U.S. District Court granted summary judgment in favor of clients; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed on appeal.
Brogdon, et al. v. Town of Steele, et al.
Summary judgment entered in favor of client; opponent's motion for reconsideration denied.
Layman v. Foothills Timber Company, et al.
Summary judgment granted for client; affirmed on appeal by the Supreme Court of Alabama.
Education
1995
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Tennessee
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
CLE Seminar
What Keeps Insurance Defense Lawyers Awake at Night: The Pitfalls of Hospital Liens, Subrogation, Medicare, etc.
Publications
1999
For The Defense (Defense Research Institute)
"The Malpractice Claim: Nip It in the Bud,"
Languages
English