Kirby D. Farris

Kirby D. Farris

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Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP

Railroad Litigation (FELA) Lawyers in Birmingham, AL in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL205-324-1212
Railroad Litigation (FELA)FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)Personal InjuryWrongful Death

About Kirby D. Farris

After attending University of North Alabama in Florence, Kirby Farris worked with the Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation while attending night classes at the Birmingham School of Law, where he also taught as an associate professor. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1994, and is a member of the American, Alabama, and Birmingham Bar Associations. He is also an Associate of the Trial Lawyers of America and a member of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, where he has sat on the Board of Governors. Farris is licensed to practice in the United States District Court of Colorado, the Supreme Court of Alabama, the State of Alabama and the United States Court of Appeals 11th circuit. He practices primarily in the areas of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation, Workers' Compensation, and Medical Malpractice. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Kirby D. Farris included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Kirby D. Farris Included on the 2025Mid-South Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 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

Education

Legal Education

  • Birmingham School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • University of North Alabama, Florence

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Managing Partner

Past Positions

  • Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation

Classes and Seminars

  • Associate Professor, Birmingham School of Law

Bar Admissions

  • Alabama, 1994
  • U.S. District Court District of Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
  • Supreme Court of Alabama
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee

Other Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • Alabama Bar Association (Member)
  • Birmingham Bar Association (Member)
  • Trial Lawyers of America (Associate)
  • Alabama Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors)
  • Alabama Association for Justice
  • American Association for Justice
  • Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys

Attorney Details

Full NameKirby D. Farris
FirmFarris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
AddressThe Financial Center, 505 20th Street North, Suite 1700, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone205-324-1212
Phone888-580-5176
Phone205-324-1255
Websitewww.frplegal.com
Websitewww.frplegal.com/blog
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation