Carter Hale Email & Phone Number

For over 20 years, I have litigated complex cases in state and federal courts across Alabama and the Gulf Coast. My practice is concentrated primarily on defending professional liability claims; product liability suits; catastrophic injury/death actions; employment practices (EPL), and commercial/residential construction defect cases.With over 2 decades of litigation experience, I have represented a wide-ranging client base – from individuals and small businesses, to national and global corporations. I’ve earned their trust and confidence, and that of the many claims professionals with whom I’ve worked as panel counsel over the years, forging long-term professional relationships and developing a network of trusted colleagues, contacts and resources along the way. My success in achieving favorable outcomes for my clients is attributable not solely to my experience, but to a blend of ingredients, including a focus on gaining a deep-rooted knowledge and a clear understanding of each client’s unique needs, objectives, core values and risks; and establishing a chemistry while bringing new ideas and perspectives to the table.I frequently speak at legal seminars and for businesses and clients. (Slide decks and white papers here: https://solo.to/carterhaleKEY PRACTICE AREAS:• AMUSEMENT & ENTERTAINMENT (skating rinks, bowling alleys, inflatables, gyms; advising clients on waivers, releases & risk management issues)• CATASTROPHIC INJURY & DEATH (personal/commercial MVAs; amputations, burns, paralysis & toxic exposures)• CONSTRUCTION (design/construction/remediation defects and ECP; contract issues (defense/indemnity, scope-of-work, limitations on liability)• EMPLOYMENT & LABOR (EPL) (EEOC charges & federal suits; employee handbook development, updating & enforcement guidance)• HEALTHCARE (medical malpractice, medical devices & pharmaceuticals (including big pharma & regulatory (FDA) compliance)• MEDIA LAW (national, regional & local broadcasting and digital media and publishers & reporters, handling claims/litigation involving defamation, invasion of privacy and First Amendment issues)• PRODUCT LIABILITY (design, manufacturing & marketing defect claims against manufacturers, distributors & wholesalers)• PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY (CPAs, medical professionals, architects, engineers, contractors & subs; boards of directors, including owners associations (HOA/POA/COA); insurance brokers & agents (bad faith, fraud, misrepresentation)• RETAIL & HOSPITALITY (casualty, premises liability. and Dram Shop actions against hotels, restaurants & bars)

Listed skills include Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury, and 10 others.