T. Brian Hoven

Education

B.A., University of Alabama (2003)
Tulane University Law School International Business Law Program, Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary, University of London, London, U.K. (2006)
J.D., Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University (2007)

Practice Areas

Appellate advocacy, automobile litigation, complex & commercial litigation, general civil litigation, insurance defense, premises liability, products liability

Bar Admissions

Alabama 2007

Courts

Admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama

Professional Associations

American Bar Association
Alabama State Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Honors and Awards

University of Alabama SGA Committee on block seating
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law Advocacy Award
Trial Team, Best Advocate, 2006
Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition
Dean's List
Who's Who Among American Law Students (2007)
Student Bar Association (President, 2006-2007)
Student Bar Association (Secretary/Treasurer 2005-2006)
Student Bar Association (1L Senator 2004-2005)

Notable Civil Trials

Glaze v. Dorning, et. al., CV-07-901215,Circuit Court of Jefferson County (Birmingham Division)

Hatcher v. Massey, et. al., CV-09-324, Circuit Court of Shelby County

Clough v. Cabaniss, CV 07-1597, Circuit Court of Jefferson County (Birmingham Division)

Earnest v. Bradberry, CV 07-492, Circuit Court of Jefferson County (Bessemer Division)

Leonard v. Cunningham, CV 01-1517, Circuit Court of Jefferson County (Bessemer Division)

Brown v. Colvin, CV-05-6043, Circuit Court of Jefferson County (Birmingham Division)

Murray v. Brown, CV-08-2670, Circuit Court of Jefferson County (Birmingham Division)

Speeches and Publications

“Complying with the Rules of Professional Conduct and Ethics during Litigation” & “Enhancing your Interview Techniques” given at Halfmoon LLC’s Litigation Skills seminar, March of 2010.

More About Brian

Brian volunteers his time as a bench judge and scoring judge for the J. Greg Allen Mock Trial Competition and other trial competitions. Brian also volunteers with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and currently assists with its legislative advocacy program. Before entering the legal field, Brian worked in video, television and film production. He enjoys college football, traveling, cooking, playing tennis, fishing, and spending time with his friends, family and American Bulldog.