James E. Mitchell, Jr.

Jimmy joined the firm as an Associate attorney in August, 2009. Following his admission to the Bar in 2003, Jimmy went into private practice with a firm devoted to representing plaintiffs in civil litigation. He gained considerable experience in a number of different types of cases and tried several cases, both jury and non-jury, on his own. Since joining Wilson & Berryhill, Jimmy’s primary areas of practice have been in workers’ compensation, dram shop, construction defect and general insurance defense. Jimmy is a native of Virginia and an avid Kentucky basketball fan. He is allowed to continue his employment with the firm is spite of that fault.

Education
J.D., Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (2003)
B.B.A., University of Kentucky, Finance (2000)

Admissions
Alabama State Bar
United States District Court of Alabama (Northern and Middle District)

Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Birmingham Bar Association
DRI (formerly Defense Research Institute)
Alabama Workers’ Compensation Organization
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

Personal
Born in Abington, Virginia on April 26, 1978.
Married to Aarin, an elementary school teacher for the City of Vestavia School System
They have two daughters, Emma and Ellie
Member – Riverchase United Methodist Church