Practice areas: General Litigation, Securities Litigation
Licensed in Alabama since: 2003
Education: The University of Alabama School of Law
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Freese & Goss Law Firm
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Kip A. Nesmith represents victims nationwide who have been harmed by defective medical devices and dangerous pharmaceuticals. Based at Freese & Goss Law Firm in Birmingham, Alabama, he dedicates his practice to complex mass tort litigation. By taking on powerful corporations across the country, he provides a powerful voice for individuals facing severe injuries, ensuring they receive the advocacy and legal justice they rightfully deserve.
After obtaining his Juris Doctor from The University of Alabama School of Law, Mr. Nesmith was admitted to practice law in Alabama in 2003. Starting off his career in defense, he successfully defended financial institutions, brokers and advisors in complex securities litigation, securing multiple zero-award judgments. His extensive courtroom background spans state and federal jurisdictions, featuring a multimillion-dollar arbitration verdict for a regional construction firm and a high-profile trial settlement in Jefferson County.
Having spent eighteen years in defense work, Mr. Nesmith now channels his extensive trial experience into passionately advocating for individuals who have suffered harm due to others' actions. He utilizes his diverse, seasoned litigation background to represent automotive industry clients and victims of harmful pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts nationwide while also continuing to serve as a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitrator.
Mr. Nesmith approaches each case with tireless dedication, prioritizing client needs. His commitment to thorough advocacy ensures personalized attention, empowering clients through every step of their legal journey. This steadfast commitment has garnered him recognition in the Best Lawyers in America list for commercial litigation for eight consecutive years. He was also listed on America’s Top 100 High-Stakes Litigators list for his lead role in high-stakes personal injury cases.
Practice areas
General Litigation, Securities Litigation- 50% General Litigation
- 50% Securities Litigation
First Admitted: 2003, Alabama
Professional Webpage: https://freeseandgoss.com/portfolio/kip-nesmith/
Pro bono / Community Service
- Monday Morning Quarterback Club, Member and Fundraising Captain
- Mountain Brook Athletics, Volunteer Youth Coach
- Dawson Baptist Church, Sunday School Leader for High School Seniors
Educational Background
- The University of Alabama, B.A.
- The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Recent Cases and Decisions in Securities Law,” New Developments in Securities Litigation, Fall 2011 (co-authors Victor L. Hayslip and Benjamin B. Coulier)
- “A New Prosecutorial Frontier – SEC Seeks Bans on Municipal Officials,” Bond Case Briefs, Municipal Finance Law Since 1971 (December 2014)
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation: 2016-2024
- Top Attorneys, “Outstanding Young Lawyers in the Mid-South”: 2019
- Alabama Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” General Litigation: 2010, 2012-2016
- Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” General Litigation: 2016-2018
- Benchmark Litigation, “40 & Under Hot List”: 2016, 2018, 2021
- America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators: 2018-2024
Office location for Kip A. Nesmith
1901 6th Avenue North
Suite 3120
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 855-664-4303
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2010, 2012 - 2018