Background
Laird, Phillip A. was born on February 27, 1943 in Cordova, Alabama, United States.
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Phillip A. Laird
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Walker College (Associate of Science, 1964). University of Alabama (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (Juris Doctor, 1969).
Career
Worked at Laird & Wiley, Professional Corporation (Jasper, Alabama) specializing in General Civil and Criminal Practice in State and Federal Courts. Trials, Negligence, Probate, Real Estate and Corporation Law. Admitted to the bar, 1969, Alabama.
1974, United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. 1976, United States. Supreme Court. 1983, United States. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.
Sigma Delta Kappa.
Member, International Law Moot Court Team, 1969. Member, Alabama Board of Bar Examiners, 1980-1984. President, Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys, 1985.
Member, Alabama Board of Bar Commissioners, 1986-1989.
Member, Alabama Supreme Court"s Committee on Alabama Rules of Procedure, 1988. Member, Editorial Board, Alabama Lawyer, 1992.
Member: Walker County (President, 1981) and American Bar Associations. Alabama State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1981-1984).
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Laird & Wiley, Professional Corporation, was established in 1982 and the two named partners have practiced together for approximately eighteen years. The firm has a strong general practice with emphasis on civil litigation which comprises a significant part of the firm"s business and also regularly associates with firms outside the geographic area on cases of joint responsibility. The firm continues to exemplify the highest ethical standards while pursuing zealous representation of its clients.
Other areas of specific interest include general negligence and personal injury, domestic relations, real estate, probate, corporate and education law.
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Membership
Member, International Law Moot Court Team, 1969. Member, Alabama Board of Bar Examiners, 1980-1984. President, Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys, 1985.
Member, Alabama Board of Bar Commissioners, 1986-1989.
Member, Alabama Supreme Court"s Committee on Alabama Rules of Procedure, 1988. Member, Editorial Board, Alabama Lawyer, 1992.
Member: Walker County (President, 1981) and American Bar Associations. Alabama State Bar (Member, Board of Governors, 1981-1984).
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
