James C. Ayers, Jr.

Current

• Owner at The Law Offices of James C. Ayers, Jr., P.C.

Past

• Partner at Clark & Scott, P.C.
• Associate at Sasser & Littleton, P.C.

Education

• The University of Alabama School of Law
• The Ohio State University

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Connections

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Industry

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Websites

• My Company

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Summary

Mr. Ayers is experienced in handling a wide range of litigation matters, and strives to apply his experience to help individuals, families, and small businesses faced with a legal crisis. Over the course of his career, Mr. Ayers has successfully litigated over 1000 cases, has tried over 150 cases to verdict, and has handled 20 or more appellate matters including writing the briefs for a landmark U.S. Supreme Court appeal which changed the law of arbitration. Mr. Ayers has represented clients in over 100 venues across Alabama and Tennessee. He has lectured to various professional groups and published materials in the areas of personal injury trial and settlement, trial evidence, expert witnesses, trial practice and presentation, arbitration, and employment law. He is a certified arbitrator for the Association of the Better Business Bureau, and a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy.

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Specialties:

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Employment Related Practices and Policies
Contract and Business Disputes
Insurance Non-payment, Bad Faith
Warranties and Dangerous Products
Defective Construction
Drug and Alcohol Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Divorce and Family Law
Bankruptcy & Collections

"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."

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Experience

• Owner

  The Law Offices of James C. Ayers, Jr., P.C.

  (Law Practice industry)

  2003 — Present (6 years )

  Birmingham, Alabama (Shelby County).

• Partner

  Clark & Scott, P.C.

  (Law Practice industry)

  1994 — 2003 (9 years )

  Birmingham, Alabama (Shelby County).

• Associate

  Sasser & Littleton, P.C.

  (Law Practice industry)

  1992 — 1994 (2 years )

  Montgomery, Alabama. Associate.

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Education

• The University of Alabama School of Law

  JD, cum laude , 1990 — 1993

  Mr. Ayers obtained his J.D., cum laude, from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1993. While in law school he served as a Senior Editor of the Alabama Law Review, was accepted into the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, served as Treasurer for the International Law Society, and worked as a research assistant to Professor, now Supreme Court Justice, Harold See. Member Phi Delta Phi.

  Activities and Societies:

  Alabama Law Review; Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society.

• The Ohio State University

  B.S., cum laude , Economics , 1985 — 1990

  Mr. Ayers received his B.S., Economics, cum laude, from The Ohio State University Honors College in 1990. While in college he was selected as a scholar for the Mershon Center for International Studies, received the Summa Academic Achievement Award, and was placed on the President's List. During his Junior and Senior years he was employed by the Ohio House of Representatives where he worked to help constituents who had questions or problems with state agencies.

  Activities and Societies:

  Mershon Honor Scholar; President's List;

Additional Information

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Websites:

• My Company

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Groups:

Alabama State Bar, Tennessee Bar Association, Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Shelby County Bar Associations, and the Federal Bar Association for the Middle District of Alabama. Admitted to the State Courts of Alabama, the State Courts of Tennessee, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Eastern Districts of Tennessee, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Certified arbitrator for the Association of the Better Business Bureau. Graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Anniston Rotary Club. Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce. South Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Chelsea Soccer Club - Board Member at Large, Counsel, and Coach

•    Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
•    University of Alabama Alumni Group
•    Buckeye Alumni Network
•    The University of Alabama Alumni Group
•    Transportation Law Group
•    Injured Workers Law & Advocacy Group
•    Employment Law Network
•    U.S. Federal Court Bar
•    Lawyers of the South
•    Personal Injury Attorney Network
•    Leadership for Lawyers
•    Trial Lawyer Network for Lawyers and Attorneys
•    Corporate Lawyer Network
•    Official Rotary International Group
•    University of Alabama School of Law Alumni Group
•    Birmingham Employment Lawyers
•    Alabama Attorney Referral Network

James C. Ayers, Jr.’s Honors:

2003 Small Business Leadership Award - National Business Council
2002 Continuing Legal Education Award Alabama State Bar
2001 Continuing Legal Education Award Alabama State Bar

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