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About J. Keith
Biography
A civil trial lawyer for consumers and injury victims for over 33 years, A founding partner with Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. of The Cochran Firm, P.C., Keith has managed the firms national operations and growth since 1998.
Keith has been a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (1989 - 2009) by The Florida State Bar Association and the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1990 - 2007). He concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury and wrongful death. Currently, Keith focuses his practice on truck accident cases, product claims, and complex litigation, including mass torts and pharmaceutical litigation.
Keith obtained over $1 Billion in case verdicts and settlements for his clients, including the largest settlement of an Environmental Case in the U.S. and the largest verdict for a Wrongful Death case in Alabama.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 42 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 44 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
The Cochran Firm
430 W Main St, Dothan, AL, 36301-1625
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Finalist - Trial Lawyer of the Year, Public Justice Foundation
Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
The National Trial Lawyers
Executive Committee Member
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Alabama State Bar
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Florida Bar
Member
Houston County Bar Association
Member
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Member
2008 - 2008
The National Trial LawyersPresident
2000 - 2000
Alabama Civil Justice FoundationPresident
1999 - 2000
Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1997 - 1997
Southeast Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1994 - 1994
Southeast Alabama Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
Education
1981
The University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Alabama
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English