James Michael Smith
Hagwood Adelman Tipton, PC | Hagwood & Tipton, PC | Hagwood and Tipton PC • Birmingham, AL
Debt Lending AgreementsInsurance
Is this your profile?
Claim it for free to update your information and connect with clients.
Contact
Email
Phone
(731) 540-8154
Address
2000 Southbridge Pkwy Ste 601, Birmingham, AL, 35209, US
Professional
About
James Michael Smith is an attorney at Hagwood Adelman Tipton, PC in Birmingham, AL, focusing on insurance law with a specialty in debt lending agreements. He has developed a practice that includes advising clients on compliance practices and litigation strategies related to insurance matters. James has tried numerous cases, both jury and non-jury, across Alabama and Tennessee, and has handled appeals at all levels. Hagwood Adelman Tipton, PC has a strong presence in the Southeastern United States, providing legal services to multiple clients. James earned his Juris Doctor from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1998 and his Bachelor of Arts from Samford University in 1990, along with a Master's degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1995. He is admitted to practice in Alabama, Tennessee, and several U.S. District Courts, including the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama and the Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Credentials
Education
1998 Samford University, Cumberland School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1995 Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary MA - Masters 1990 Samford University BA - Bachelor of Arts N/A Samford University Cumberland School of Law N/A Samford University Cumberland School of Law
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
N/A Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association Member Alabama State Bar Member American Bar Association Member Birmingham Bar Association Member Defense Research Institute Member
Other Debt Lending Agreements Attorneys in AL
Updated: Jun 09, 2026