T. Brian Hoven
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Alabama since: 2007
Education: Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
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Assisting clients in cases involving personal injury, T. Brian Hoven has handled medical malpractice, defective products, workplace accidents, and truck and other types of motor vehicle crashes, obtaining the fair and rightful compensation his clients deserve. Serving clients across Alabama from his office at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys in Birmingham, Alabama, he is a staunch advocate who vigorously pursues accountability from the negligent parties.
A communications graduate at The University of Alabama, Mr. Hoven went on to enroll at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2007. During law school, he studied abroad through Tulane Law School’s International Business Law Program and received a certificate in business law. He also holds a Master of Laws degree from The University of Alabama School of Law. In 2007, he gained his license to practice law in Alabama.
Having previously worked as a defense attorney for insurance companies, Mr. Hoven possesses a distinctive insight into the intricacies of the insurance aspect of personal injury cases. His extensive experience has made him acutely aware of the various strategies that defense teams employ to reduce compensation amounts and evade responsibility. Leveraging this insider perspective, he crafts comprehensive and effective legal strategies designed to navigate the defenses, ensuring that his clients receive the compensation they rightfully deserve.
Committed to providing deeply client-centric counsel, Mr. Hoven approaches each case personally. Taking the time to hear his clients out and understand their troubles, he aligns his strategies to address the unique goals and challenges each client faces. He ensures his clients feel heard and supported throughout the process, simplifying jargon and answering any questions they might have. This commitment garnered him an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, and he was recognized on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2007, Alabama
Professional Webpage: https://shunnarah.com/attorney/brian-hoven/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Alabama Association for Justice
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Mr. Hoven has successfully tried numerous cases to a verdict in courts all over Alabama. Mr. Hoven's most recent success came in March of 2018 when oven obtained a verdict of $500,000.00 in Jefferson County Circuit Court (Bessemer Division) for a client who was injured by the negligence of another motorist. Specifically, Mr. Hoven's client suffered a broken ankle that required surgery and several months of physical therapy. The defendant initially tried to contend that she was not responsible for injuries she caused. At trial, however, the defendant conceded liability and the jury ultimately awarded a verdict of $500,000.00 in favor of Mr. Hoven's client.
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Directors, Greater Birmingham Humane Society
- Associate Board, Alabama Arthritis Foundation, 2011
Educational Background
- University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 2003
- University of Alabama School of Law, Master of Laws, Cum Laude, 2014
- Tulane University Law School International Business Law Program, Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary (London), Business Law Certificate, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Litigating Low-Impact Collision Cases,” National Business Institute, August 9, 2013
- This lecture was given as a part of the University of Alabama School of Law Trial Skills CLE and focused on starting cross examination in opening statement & then “crossing to close.”, Faculty Member, Winning Cross Examinations: “Crossing to Close.”, University of Alabama School of Law Trial Skills CLE, Legal, 2023
- Adjunct Professor, Cumberland School of Law
- “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
- “Managing Liens and Subrogation in Auto Accident Litigation,” National Business Institute, December 14, 2012
- “Liens in Personal Injury Settlements,” IPE, August 13, 2013
Honors
- 2010 Alabama Jury Verdict Reporter “Most Prolific Trial Attorney”
- Most Prolific Trial Attorneys in Alabama, Alabama Jury Verdict Reporter, 2010
- 2006 Trial Competition Team Best Advocate
- 2007 Thomas Goode Jones School of Law Advocacy Award
- 2013 Birmingham Magazine Top Attorney
- National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2017 and 2018
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating, AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Industry Groups
- Trucking
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2019