J. Thomas Richie

J. Thomas Richie

Appellate Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)
Birmingham, Alabama
18+ years experience
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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One Federal Place, 1819 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Bio

Thomas Richie represents clients in procedurally complex civil litigation, both in trial and appellate courts throughout Alabama and across the country. He has litigated a broad range of cases, from class actions to municipal tax disputes to the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case of Jefferson County, Alabama. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Alabama Super Lawyers, and has had success both asserting and defending claims.Thomas has litigated cases in Alabama, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee and has successfully prosecuted or defended appeals in the Alabama Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and the Fourth Circuit.Thomas has experience across every phase of civil litigation, from emergency injunctions at the outset of a case to high-stakes appeals after judgment. He has successfully litigated more than a dozen class actions to favorable judgments or settlements in state and federal courts. He has experience with class actions involving federal statutory claims, breach-of-contract, negligence, products liability, warranty, tax, data breach, and financial services issues. He represents clients across industries, including insurance, retail, defense, pharmaceutical, environmental, finance, wireless communication, and manufacturing. In addition to defending class actions, Thomas regularly litigates commercial disputes, whether involving breach of contract, competitive torts, or deceptive trade practices. Thomas Richie represents clients in procedurally complex civil litigation, both in trial and appellate courts throughout Alabama and across the country. He has litigated a broad range of cases, from class actions to municipal tax disputes to the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case of Jefferson County, Alabama. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Alabama Super Lawyers, and has had success both asserting and defending claims.Thomas has litigated cases in Alabama, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee and has successfully prosecuted or defended appeals in the Alabama Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and the Fourth Circuit.Thomas has experience across every phase of civil litigation, from emergency injunctions at the outset of a case to high-stakes appeals after judgment. He has successfully litigated more than a dozen class actions to favorable judgments or settlements in state and federal courts. He has experience with class actions involving federal statutory claims, breach-of-contract, negligence, products liability, warranty, tax, data breach, and financial services issues. He represents clients across industries, including insurance, retail, defense, pharmaceutical, environmental, finance, wireless communication, and manufacturing. In addition to defending class actions, Thomas regularly litigates commercial disputes, whether involving breach of contract, competitive torts, or deceptive trade practices. Thomas Richie represents clients in procedurally complex civil litigation, both in trial and appellate courts throughout Alabama and across the country. He has litigated a broad range of cases, from class actions to municipal tax disputes to the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case of Jefferson County, Alabama. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Alabama Super Lawyers, and has had success both asserting and defending claims. Thomas has litigated cases in Alabama, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee and has successfully prosecuted or defended appeals in the Alabama Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and the Fourth Circuit. Thomas has experience across every phase of civil litigation, from emergency injunctions at the outset of a case to high-stakes appeals after judgment. He has successfully litigated more than a dozen class actions to favorable judgments or settlements in state and federal courts. He has experience with class actions involving federal statutory claims, breach-of-contract, negligence, products liability, warranty, tax, data breach, and financial services issues. He represents clients across industries, including insurance, retail, defense, pharmaceutical, environmental, finance, wireless communication, and manufacturing. In addition to defending class actions, Thomas regularly litigates commercial disputes, whether involving breach of contract, competitive torts, or deceptive trade practices.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Appellate Practice
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars"Business Litigation, 2016-2018Class Action, 2019
  • Business Litigation, 2016-2018
  • Class Action, 2019
  • JD Supra Readers' Choice Top Author 2020, Recognized as a Top 10 author for Class Actions
  • Listed in Benchmark Litigation"40 & Under Hot List," 2016-2020"Future Star," Alabama, 2018-2020
  • 40 & Under Hot List," 2016-2020
  • "Future Star," Alabama, 2018-2020

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • Samford University, J.D., graduated 2007
  • Samford University, B.S.B.A., graduated 2004

Reviews

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Katherine Clark

3 weeks ago

Highly Skilled Litigator with Minor Improvement Needs

I had the pleasure of working with J. Thomas Richie of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on a complex commercial litigation case. His deep expertise in appellate and insurance litigation was evident from the start. He navigated the procedural complexities with precision, and his strategic approach to both trial and appellate courts gave me confidence throughout the process. Thomas’s recognition in these areas is well-earned, and his representation was top-tier. The only minor area for improvement was his responsiveness during busy periods, as I occasionally had to wait longer than expected for updates. That said, his legal acumen and dedication to his client’s success far outweighed this small drawback. I would highly recommend him for any procedural or commercial litigation matter.

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