James W Parkman III

With over 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Parkman has a well-deserved reputation for success in some of the most complex, high stakes, and high profile criminal cases. Richard Scrushy of Birmingham's HealthSouth is only one of the many clients that Mr. Parkman has successfully defended. Scrushy was indicted by the United States Government in one of the first cases using the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The case involved more than 2.7 billion dollars in accounting fraud. With Jim Parkman leading his defense, Scrushy was acquitted of all 36 charges in 2005 in a landmark case for corporate law. Mr. Parkman was well prepared for such a high stakes and high complexity case. His long history of success in white collar criminal defense, federal drug cases, homicide, criminal appeals and a host of other felony cases make him an ideal choice when the stakes are at their highes Since earning his law degree and becoming licensed to practice in Alabama in 1979, Mr. Parkman's skills as a criminal defense lawyer have continued to expand. Mr. Parkman's knowledge of the law is vast. Over the last three decades, he has defended clients from Alabama to California and throughout the entire nation. The majority of clients have been U.S. citizens but he has also defended citizens of foreign countries as well. Experienced throughout Alabama and licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court and Court of Appeals in the 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 11th Circuits, Mr. Parkman's record of success and wide-ranging experience make him a highly sought after white collar crime lawyer and legal mind. His accomplishments have lead to national media exposure and a desire for his legal analysis and insight. Appearances on Fox News, CNBC, and features in the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post and many other national publications indicate his renown. Fox News' Neil Cavuto proclaimed that Jim Parkman is simply "The Greatest Lawyer on the planet." Mr. Parkman is the President of the Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association (CDTLA). He is also an active member in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Along with these responsibilities, Mr. Parkman also contributes to such books as 2010's Inside the Minds, Defense Strategies for Drug Crimes. He is also a respected teacher and lecturer leading courses like Effective Cross Examination, Closing Arguments, Protecting Yourself from Corporate Fraud, and others. Generously willing to share his knowledge, he has taught at Bar Association gatherings in Alabama, Florida, Texas, California, and elsewhere. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James W Parkman III included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Association for Justice, 2007 - 2008 Distinguished Achievement, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1978 - 1979 Who's who in Executives and Professionals, 1979 - 1999 Fox News’ Neil Cavuto proclaimed that Jim Parkman is simply “The Greatest Lawyer on the planet” Other Sources of Feedback About James W. Parkman III Included on the 2022Mid-South Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2015 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2014 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2013 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2012 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2011 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2010 Alabama Super Lawyers list 2008 Alabama Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Parkman& White, LLC , Partner, 2006 - 2014
• Languages
• English

• Effective Cross Examination, Texas State Bar Meeting, Austin, TX
• Closing Arguments, Alabama District Attorney's Conference, Orange Beach, AL
• Protecting Yourself from Corporate Fraud, CFO Rising - Orlando, FL
• Cross Examining the Difficult Witness - Birmingham, AL
• Trial Techniques, Beverly Hills California Bar Association
• The CFO Conference , CFO Rising , 2009 - Present
• Criminal Defense Summit , Criminal Defense Summit , 2010 - Present

• USA v. Scrushy
• USA v. Scallio
• USA v. Maddox
• USA v. Dr. Fred Williams
• Odom, et al v. Sheriff of Houston County, Alabama

• Pro Bono Criminal Cases, 1979 - 1989
• Representative Clients
• Richard Scrushy
• Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
• Senator Harri Anne Smith
• Bo Stephan Eriksson

• Alabama, 1979
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama, 1979
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama, 1985
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama, 2007
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1982
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1985

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997 - 2014 (Member)
• Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2004 - 2014 (Member)
• Masters of the Bench, 2003 - 2006 (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• American Association for Justice (Member)
• Admitted Pro Hac Vice in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Georgia, California, Arizona, Michigan and Maryland
• Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association (CDTLA) (President)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Sigma Nu
• Phi Delta Phi