Cliff Brady has practiced law in many areas of defense litigation since he was admitted to practice in 1989. He has extensive experience in the areas of construction litigation, title insurance litigation, professional malpractice litigation and general products liability defense. In addition to the areas of litigation, Mr. Brady has acted as counsel to a national bank giving advice regarding commercial transactions and loan documentation. Mr. Brady’s practice consists of representing corporations and individuals in various aspects of the construction process from drafting and analysis of contract language, addressing all aspects of mechanics and material and lien issues to representation of contractors and subcontractors in construction defect litigation.
With regard to his title insurance practice, Mr. Brady’s practice includes the defense of title insurance companies for direct claims of breach of contract, fraud and bad faith to the defense of insureds with respect to claims against title and the resolution of title defects. In the area of professional liability, Mr. Brady has represented hospitals and individual physicians and other health care providers in claims involving medical malpractice.
Mr. Brady has tried several cases to a jury verdict in both state and federal courts in Alabama and Pennsylvania. In addition, he has represented clients in arbitration procedures and has pursued claims on behalf of clients before governmental agencies such as the Alabama Department of Transportation.
Mr. Brady is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel as well as the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.
Representative Cases:
Alphonso v. Esfeller Oil Field Const., 2009 WL 455557, (S.D.Ala. Feb 20, 2009)
Herndon v. Rite Aid Corp., 2007 WL 2712978, (S.D. Ala. Sept 14, 2007)
Jennifer Ritter, et al v. Grady Automotive Group, Inc., etc, 973 So.2d 1058, (Ala. May 18, 2007)
Dellocono v. Thomas Hospital, 894 So.2d 694, (Ala.Civ.App. Jun 25, 2004)
St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Christiansen Marine, Inc., 893 So 2d. 1124 (Ala. Jun 11, 2004)
In re Amtrak “Sunset Limited” Train Crash in Bayou Canot, Ala. on September 22, 1993, 136 F.Supp.2d 1251, (S.D. Ala., Mar 21, 2001)
Redmond v. Bankester, 757 So.2d 1145 (Ala. Oct 29, 1999)
Ex Parte Pfizer, 746 So.2d 960 (Ala. June 04, 1999)
Boh Bros. Const. Co. v. Nelson, 730 So.2d 132 (Ala. Feb 19, 1999)
In re Amtrak “Sunset Limited” Train Crash in Bayou Canot, Ala. on September 22, 1993, 121 F.3d 1421, (11th Cir. (Ala.), Sep 11, 1997)
National American Ins. Co. v. Boh Bros. Const. Co. Inc., 700 So.2d 1363 (Ala. Jul 25, 1997)
Hughes v. Hertz Corp., 670 So.2d 882 (Ala. Nov 17, 1995)
Hodges v. Furlong, 883 F.Supp. 1524, (S.D.Ala. Feb 22, 1995)
Smith v. Scott Paper Co., 620 So.2d 976 (Ala. 1993)
Born in Mobile, Alabama, December 4, 1962
Education: The University of Alabama, B.S. 1985, cum laude
The University of Alabama, M.B.A. 1986
The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. 1989
Honors:
Martindale Hubbell Rating: AV Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law Alabama Super Lawyers
Alabama Law Review, 1988-1989
Hugo Black Scholar
Bench & Bar Legal Honor Society
Farrah Law Society
Omicron Delta Kappa
Order of the Coif
Dean M. Leigh Harrison Award
Jasons, President
Phi Eta Sigma
Mortar Board
Capstone Man
Bar Admissions:
Alabama, 1989
U.S. District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Alabama, 1990 and 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1996
U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
Professional Organizations and Associations:
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
International Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Alabama State Bar
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
American Bar Association – Forum on Construction Industry
Mobile Bar Association (Treasurer, 1997)
Publication:
“Construction Lien Law”
- Real Estate Law Seminar, Mobile, Alabama (April 2000)
“The Handling of Title Insurance Claims & Litigation”
- Real Estate Law Seminar, Mobile, Alabama (April 2005)
