Car accidents
Strategic representation after collisions caused by distracted, impaired, or careless drivers.
Learn more →Personal injury counsel · Birmingham, Alabama
When everything changes, experience matters.
Decades of courtroom preparation, personal attention, and determined advocacy for injured Alabamians and their families.
25+Years of combined experience
24/7Case inquiry availability
LocalServing Birmingham families
The strength to move forward
A steady hand after serious injury.
Insurance companies begin protecting their interests immediately. You deserve an experienced advocate doing the same for yours.
Whitmore & Hale is built around meticulous preparation, straight answers, and the belief that every client deserves to be known—not processed.
Meet our attorneys →How we help
Personal injury is all we do.
Truck accidents
Thorough investigation of commercial carriers, maintenance records, and every responsible party.
Learn more →Wrongful death
Compassionate counsel for families seeking accountability after an unimaginable loss.
Learn more →Premises liability
Focused advocacy when unsafe property conditions cause serious and preventable harm.
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Your advocate
Prepared for every turn.
“A strong case is built long before anyone steps into a courtroom.”
James Whitmore, Founding Attorney
For more than two decades, James Whitmore has represented individuals and families facing powerful insurers and corporations. His approach is simple: prepare every matter as though trial is inevitable, while keeping every client informed along the way.
Alabama State BarFederal court admitted25 years in practice
Meet the legal teamRepresentative outcomes
Preparation that makes a difference.
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What to expect
Clear guidance from the first call.
You focus on healing. We handle the investigation, communication, and strategy needed to move your claim forward.
Tell us what happened
Start with a confidential conversation about the incident, your injuries, and your questions.
We investigate
Our team gathers evidence, identifies responsible parties, and evaluates every available path.
We pursue your claim
We negotiate from a position of preparation and remain ready to take the case to court.
A client-first standard
Respected in court. Present for clients.
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They never left us wondering what came next. Every call was returned, every question was answered, and we always felt they were fighting for our family.
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