Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Business Litigation Services in Birmingham, AL
Badham & Buck is a litigation-focused law firm specializing in complex business, commercial, and financial services disputes. Founded in 2008 by Walker Percy Badham III and Brannon J. Buck, our attorneys bring decades of experience from large corporate defense firms to deliver strategic, results-driven representation. We have been recognized as Super Lawyers and awarded the Top Law Firm in Alabama for Business Litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine. Our lawyers maintain an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting exceptional legal ability and ethical standards. We serve clients across the Southeast in state and federal courts, handling appeals, class actions, and high-stakes litigation involving millions of dollars.Our commitment extends beyond legal excellence through active involvement in professional leadership roles and community initiatives like Leadership Birmingham and the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation. We leverage advanced technology for electronic discovery and trial presentation, ensuring cutting-edge advocacy for our clients. Our team includes attorneys admitted in Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, enabling broader regional representation. We prioritize client collaboration, whether pursuing or defending claims for hospitals, banks, or tech companies, and maintain transparency in all our client interactions.
Services
Appellate Practice
Business Litigation
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Financial Services Litigation
Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Local Counsel Representation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of experience in complex business litigation
- Our attorneys hold AV Martindale-Hubbell ratings for legal excellence
- Recognized as Alabama's Top Law Firm for Business Litigation
- Active leadership roles in state and national bar associations
- Advanced technology integration for electronic discovery
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers
What people say
Exceptional legal expertise
Proven track record
Ethical standards
Effective advocacy
Services
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in complex tort claims involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and contract disputes. Our team handles cases with extensive electronic discovery requirements for hospitals, banks, and tech companies. We leverage expert witnesses and attorneys with decades of courtroom experience to achieve favorable outcomes.
Appellate Practice
Our attorneys handle post-verdict motions and appeals in state and federal courts across the Southeast. We focus on strategic legal arguments for cases before Alabama Supreme Court and federal appellate courts, ensuring continued representation beyond trial proceedings.
Financial Services Litigation
We defend financial institutions against claims under RESPA, FCRA, and TILA regulations. Our practice covers loan servicing disputes, credit reporting issues, and mortgage foreclosure litigation while maintaining compliance with evolving financial laws.
Class Actions
Our firm manages state and national class action cases, including certification processes and settlement negotiations. We collaborate with co-counsel networks to address multi-jurisdictional challenges in nationwide litigation matters.
Commercial Litigation
We defend businesses in contractual disputes and commercial litigation. Our clients include real estate developers, manufacturers, and law firms requiring sophisticated legal representation in cost-effective formats across federal and state court systems.
People
Walker Percy Badham III
Founding Partner
Co-founder with 30+ years of litigation experience, focused on complex business disputes and appellate strategy. Recognized as Top 10 Alabama lawyer by Super Lawyers.
Brannon J. Buck
Founding Partner
Co-founder specializing in financial services litigation and commercial disputes. Holds AV Martindale-Hubbell rating for legal excellence and ethics.
Sam David Knight
Partner
Lead appellate attorney with experience in federal circuits. Recognized in Top 50 Alabama lawyers by Super Lawyers for litigation expertise.
Brett A. Ialacci
Partner
Specializes in class action litigation and business torts. Brings strategic counsel in multi-state dispute resolution.
Christopher Driver
Partner
Focuses on commercial litigation and electronic discovery. Provides tailored legal strategies for regional and national business clients.
Questions
What areas of law does Badham & Buck specialize in?
We focus on business litigation, commercial disputes, financial services litigation, appellate practice, and class actions across the Southeast.
Are your attorneys recognized in the legal field?
Our attorneys maintain AV Martindale-Hubbell ratings and have been recognized as Super Lawyers in Alabama.
In which states do you represent clients?
We handle cases in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi with attorneys admitted across these states.
How does your firm approach complex litigation?
We combine strategic planning, technological expertise, and courtroom experience to deliver results in high-stakes cases.
What community involvement does the firm demonstrate?
We actively support organizations like Leadership Birmingham and the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation through time and resources.
Can you handle multi-state class action cases?
Yes, we have experience prosecuting and defending nationwide class actions with multi-state counsel partnerships.
