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Keith Thomson Belt Jr.
also known as Keith Belt
About Keith
Biography
Keith T. Belt, Jr. is a highly respected personal injury attorney and partner at Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers in Montgomery, Alabama. His extensive experience and unwavering dedication to his clients have earned him the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating for lawyers in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Mr. Belt has consistently been recognized as a top-tier trial lawyer, having been selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers every year since 2007. He has also been honored as one of Alabama's Super Lawyers each year since 2009, and has been featured in the Best Lawyer issues of both Birmingham and B-Metro magazines. Additionally, Mr. Belt is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a testament to his success in securing significant settlements and verdicts for his clients.
Mr. Belt's legal career began in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he worked on environmental and mass tort litigation. He later returned to his native Alabama, gaining valuable experience at Pittman, Hooks, Dutton & Hollis before founding his own firm in 2002. His practice focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, and other complex litigation.
Mr. Belt is deeply committed to his community and has served on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Head Injury Foundation for 12 years. He is also a member of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation and the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, organizations that support various charitable causes throughout the state.
Mr. Belt's unwavering dedication to his clients, exceptional legal skills, and commitment to justice make him a formidable advocate for those who have been injured or wronged.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
32 years
32 years
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
15%-45%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 18 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 22 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 29 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 30 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Mexico
State: New Mexico
No misconduct found
Location
Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers - Montgomery
Fax
7 Clayton St Suite 200, Montgomery, AL, 36104
alabamainjurylawyer.com/Keith Thomson Belt Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Jim | July 26, 2015 | Personal Injury
Great choice
Kit Belt and Drew Barnett of Belt & Bruner, PC are good guys. They were giving of their time and allowed me to vent my frustrations of having had my daily life stopped due to the careless actions of another. They were focused, reassuring and able to intercept the insurance company’s incessant calls ...
Keith Thomson Belt Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Keith is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. He 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."
"Kit is an excellent attorney and is dedicated to producing excellent results for his clients."
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top Filght Lawyer, B-Metro Magazine
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Super Lawyer, Alabama Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Super Lawyer, Alabama Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Super Lawyer, Alabama Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
1994
Most Promising Trial Lawyer, American College of Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, Belt & Bruner, P.C.
2002 - 2005
Partner, Bohanan and Belt PC
1997 - 2002
Partner, Pittman Hooks Dutton & Hollis PC
1994 - 1997
Associate, Branch Law Firm
Associations
2017 - Present
Public CitizenMember
2017 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2017 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
2017 - Present
Huntsville Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy GroupMember
2014 - Present
Alabama Association for JusticeExecutive Committee
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
2008 - 2010
Alabama Head Injury FoundationVice President
2007 - 2010
American Association for JusticeSustaining Member
2002 - 2006
Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - 1997
New Mexicao Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$13,000,000 Jury Verdict
$2,000,000 jury verdict
$2,000,000 jury verdict
$6,000,000 Jury Verdict
$25,000,000 Settlement in bad faith case
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
2025
Languages
English