Howard Hube Dodd Jr is a distinguished Alabama attorney and the founder of The Dodd Law Firm, LLC in Birmingham. With a practice deeply rooted in Business Law, Mr. Dodd brings a comprehensive understanding of corporate legal needs alongside extensive courtroom experience. He represents clients in both state and federal courts, navigating complex civil and criminal matters with a strategic and results-driven approach.
Establishing The Dodd Law Firm in 2010, Mr. Dodd leverages his background as a former Managing Partner to provide dedicated legal counsel to a select group of clients. His career trajectory began at Jaffe, Strickland & Drennan, where he advanced from a junior associate to firm leadership. Today, his practice is defined by the breadth of his experience, allowing him to offer a unique, global perspective on legal challenges.
Professional Recognition and Accolades
Mr. Dodd’s reputation for professional excellence and ethical integrity is well-documented by peer-review organizations. His accolades include:
- AV-Preeminent Rating: Awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for both professional ability and ethical standards.
- National Trial Lawyers: Recognized as both a Top 40 under 40 member and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer for civil and criminal trials, making him the first attorney in Alabama to receive this dual distinction.
- Super Lawyers: Named a “Super Lawyer” for Criminal Defense by the Super Lawyers Group and Business Alabama Magazine (2014), after being designated as a “Rising Star” from 2010-2013.
- Birmingham Magazine: Identified as a Top White Collar Defense Lawyer, a Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, and a Region’s Rising Star in peer surveys.
Comprehensive Legal Practice
While Mr. Dodd is highly skilled in Business Law, his practice encompasses a wide range of legal disciplines, providing robust representation for diverse client needs:
- Criminal Defense & White Collar Defense: Vigorous defense for individuals and professionals facing criminal charges or administrative investigations.
- Personal Injury: Advocating for plaintiffs who have been injured, serving as lead trial counsel in significant personal injury cases.
- Administrative & Civil Defense: Extensive experience representing municipal clients, including former Birmingham Mayor Bernard Kincaid, and professionals such as pharmacists and nurses before state licensing boards.
- Corporate & Professional Representation: Counsel for a diverse corporate clientele, ranging from banks and pharmaceutical companies to local businesses. He is also retained by the Policeman’s Benevolent Association to represent its members.
Education and Bar Admissions
- Law School: University of Alabama School of Law
- Admitted to Practice: State of Alabama
Contact The Dodd Law Firm, LLC
For experienced legal representation in Birmingham and throughout Alabama, contact the office of Howard Hube Dodd Jr.
The Dodd Law Firm, LLC
2323 2nd Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205-327-8388