Legal Solutions for You,
Your Family & Your Business
Ed Rowan
Kittrell & Rowan
259 N. Jackson Street
Mobile, AL 36603
Phone: (800) 785-8755 | Fax: (251) 432-0526
http://www.southalabamalaw.com
Representing Injured Parties in AL & MS for Over 12 Yrs
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
For individuals, I handle serious personal injury cases in the areas of automobile/ trucking litigation, insurance bad faith, products liability litigation, premises liability and general civil litigation. For small businesses I handle commercial insurance issues and general civil litigation.
Sub-Categories
Personal Injury
- Dangerous Property
- Wrongful Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Whiplash
- Felony Auto Accident
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
- Identity Theft
- Assault & Battery
- Child abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Asbestos Mesothelioma
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Medical Products & Devices
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
I represent individuals and small businesses.
Sub-Categories
Commercial Law
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Bad Faith
- Casualty Insurance
- Commercial Insurance
- Errors & Omissions
- Motor Vehicle Insurance
- Property Insurance
Bar Admissions
AL, Sep 1997
MS, Jan 2004
Other Court Admissions
All State and Federal Courts in Alabama and Mississippi.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association; Association of Justice (National); Alabama Association of Justice; South Alabama Trial Lawyers Association.
Continuing Education
Every year since 2004, I have been a speaker at two different Seminars—one on Handling Auto Accident Cases, and one on handling Uninsured Motorist cases. I receive extra continuing legal education credit for teaching and writing the materials used by the attendees. I also attend Alabama Association of Justice continuing legal education courses on handling Plaintiff's cases.
Papers and Publications
I am a writer (and speaker) for two different continuing legal education courses that take place each year in Mobile: Auto Accident Litigation CLE for Lawyers, 2004-2009; Uninsured Motorist Litigation CLE for Lawyers, 2004-2009.
Example Cases
• Estate LaCoste v. Cock of the Walk
Type of case: Dram shop or liquor liability
Settlement: $2.0 million
• Percey v. Case Knife Express, et al.
Type of case: Trucking collision
Settlement: November 2004 in the amount of $950,000.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of Alabama School of Law
City:
Tuscaloosa
State:
AL
Year:
1997
Degree:
B.A.
School:
Birmingham-Southern College
City:
Birmingham
State:
AL
Year:
1994
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Alabama and Mississippi
Firm Focus and History
Kittrell & Rowan was established in 1997, in Mobile, Alabama. My partner and I had worked primarily in the field of Insurance Defense, and we both wanted to represent individuals against insurance companies. We now utilize the knowledge that we gained doing defense work to better represent our clients in Plaintiff's cases.
My partner and I have both been practicing law for over eleven years. I practice in the areas of automobile/ trucking litigation, insurance bad faith, products liability litigation, premises liability and general civil litigation. I help personal injury victims recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, property damage and for the pain and suffering/emotional distress that they are forced to endure as a result of the negligent acts of others. In most cases, we do not charge a fee unless we collect on our client's behalf.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to the formation of Kittrell & Rowan, I worked with several firms in the field of Insurance Defense.
Activities and Awards
BV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Vice-President of the Coastal Conservation Association, Alabama Chapter; member of the Vestry Governing Board of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I think it is important for clients to fully understand the legal process. However, most legal situations need an experienced attorney involved. When people attempt to handle complicated legal issues on their own, they often hurt themselves in the long run if a lawsuit has to be filed.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I always welcome and encourage my clients to actively help me in their legal issue. In fact, I am dependent on the clients' help in all of my cases.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
My advice is always free, and I speak to many people who do not hire me right away. If potential clients prefer to handle issues on their own, I completely respect their right to do so.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I thoroughly enjoy helping people. I also love the competitive aspect of litigation. I always want to win, but in the end, winning is achieving the best result for my client, either in settlement, or in Court with a jury verdict.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have been happily married for twelve years, and I have two wonderful children, who have changed my perspective on life. I was also a U.S. Marine from 1990 - 1994.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I wanted to handle personal injury cases with a focus on automobile and trucking litigation.
What do you like best about your career?
When I receive thank you letters from clients long after I have finished representing them, I know that I have done my job and improved their lives in what was a very difficult situation.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a wonderful paralegal, Amanda Howell, who is attentive to all of my clients' immediate needs. She handles many of the details of all of my cases, and has a strong rapport with all of my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I am very energetic and enthusiastic about representing my clients, and I always want to win. However, being respectful of all people and acting professionally is very important to me.
Personal Interests:
I love spending time with my wife and kids. I also enjoy fishing, golfing and hunting.
Fax
(251) 432-0526
Office Hours
My clients have my cell phone number for emergencies.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
No, but we have a Spanish interpreter available.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For individuals, in most cases, I do not charge a fee unless I recover. For small businesses, I give a 25% discount on my hourly rate if the new client mentions Nolo.
Hourly Rates
For small businesses, $150 to $200, depending on the type of case.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
No typical retainer.
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