Tommy has a trial practice that concentrates on complex environmental, toxic tort and mass torts, including class actions. He is active in the American Bar Association, having served as ABA President 2008-09, as well as Chair of the ABA Litigation Section, 2000-01. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and was named one of the Top Ten attorneys in Alabama by Super Lawyers. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America, in addition to ACOEL.
Work Phone:
(205) 254-1062
Email:
twells@maynardcooper.com
Website:
www.maynardcooper.com
EPA Region:
Region 4 – (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN)
Degrees:
B.A. with Honors, University of Alabama, 1972
J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, 1975
Doctor of Laws, Suffolk University, 2008 (Honorary)
Admissions:
Alabama State Bar
Court Admissions:
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals (5th, 7th, 11th, D.C. and Armed Forces)
U.S. District Court (Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Alabama)
Professional Societies and Organizations:
American Bar Association (President, 2008-09)
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Litigation Counsel of America
Citations of Major Published Cases:
Chemical Waste Management v. Hunt, 504 U.S. 334 (1992)