Thomas F. (Tom) Campbell

Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

Campbell Law PC
Thomas F. (Tom) Campbell
Campbell Law PC
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Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Class Action & Mass Torts, Employment Litigation; view more

Licensed in Alabama since: 1988

Education: The University of Alabama School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2024

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Campbell Law PC

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Tom Campbell leads seven lawyers that represent property owners with claims against termite and pest control companies. Mr. Campbell and his firm have tried and won more cases against termite companies than any lawyers in America. 

His cases have received mentions in various local media outlets and publications including National Public Radio, the Wall Street Journal, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Birmingham Post-Herald, the National Law Journal, and the American Bar Association Journal. 

Distinguished for his legal capability and high ethical standards, Mr. Campbell is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell, their highest available rating. He has also been included in the publication The Best Lawyers in America. 

Mr. Campbell served as president of the student body (SGA) at the University of Alabama, worked as a commercial banker, and served as a legislative assistant to a U.S. senator prior to graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law. 

Prior to founding Campbell Law PC, Mr. Campbell practiced at two private law firms, including a highly ranked national labor and employment law firm. 

*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®'s Peer Review Rating™ falls into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Business Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Class Actions, Employment Discrimination, Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

  • 50% Business Litigation
  • 40% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
  • 10% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1988, Alabama

Professional Webpage: https://termitetom.com/attorney/thomas-f-campbell/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Member, American Association for Justice
  • President, Young Lawyers Section, Birmingham Bar Association
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Over $2.6 Million Awarded to Termite Tom - Campbell Law PC clients in Baldwin County! We are thrilled to announce a huge recovery for our clients who Terminix gave the runaround for years. Because "Termite Tom" Campbell and Brandon Falls were able to prove fraud in the Arbitration trial, the Arbitrator tacked on $1 Million in punitive damages against Terminix. This isn't the first time Campbell Law PC has helped clients recover big damages in a termite damage claim case, and it isn't the first time the Termite Team has proven that TMX should be slapped with punitive damages. We have more to say about this case, but for now you can read the basics here: https://termitetom.com/.../alabama-homeowner-wins.../We truly love helping to make victims cheated by their pest control companies whole again. In fact, we love it so much we've centered our entire practice around termite damage claims. We do one thing, and we do it very, very well. If you need help, call us at 877-586-7582., 2024
  • Arbitrator: Terminix Continuing Systematic Fraud Throughout Alabama An arbitrator told it like it is in his thorough written opinion awarding a Birmingham (Redmont) couple hundreds of thousands of dollars in punitive and compensatory damages. The couple owned a home in the historic district of Birmingham, Alabama. They trusted Terminix to protect their home. They paid renewal premiums totaling thousands of dollars. When termite damage was discovered after decades of paying Terminix, Terminix cheated the couple in the claims process. Terminix said they would not pay for repairs because they did not see live termites in the damaged wood – despite the fact that dozens of prior inspections of the same areas previously showed no signs of infestation. Over a dozen different technicians inspected and failed to report the termite infestation and growing damage. Terminix defended the case by claiming that it was not crooked outside of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, the damage did not happen on its watch, and moisture issues caused the problems if they existed. Here is part of what the Arbitrator said before awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars that Termite Tom’s clients were proud to collect: "The pattern and practice evidence set out herein shows the pervasive and egregious conduct, which should be addressed by Respondents statewide. Respondents' own documents kept in each customer file detailing whether each customer has received termite treatment in compliance with ADAI regulations. Respondents' corporate representative, Jeff Curtis, admitted that Respondents have not gone back and reviewed each file for all Alabama customers residing outside of Mobile and Baldwin counties to ensure that each customer received proper treatment. (However, there has been evidence showing that such was done for customers in Mobile and Baldwin counties as required by the Consent Judgment). Although this award does not require Respondents to do so, good business practices dictate that it should be done. Reviewing customer files statewide would be a fair response to ensure that customers' most valuable assets, their homes, are adequately protected." "To be clear, Respondents should immediately implement a policy to review the graphs and other relevant portions of documentation for each customer who resides outside of Mobile and Baldwin counties to ensure that their homes were properly treated. For those homes that were not properly treated, Respondents should treat each home free of charge so that the overall treatment becomes compliant with ADAI regulations. If Respondents do not do so, then such inaction should be considered by other arbitrators or courts when deciding whether to award punitive damages and more specifically, an increased amount of punitive damages, in similar cases against Respondents." "Even if the pattern and practice of Respondents' egregious conduct was not considered by the undersigned, the conduct of Respondents regarding Claimants, alone, warrants the punitive damages awarded in this matter." "Claimants are entitled to damages, including mental anguish, as set out below because of Respondents' breach of contract and fraud." The lawyers at TermiteTom.Com are happy to consult about your claim at not charge. It is all we do. 11 lawyers, all work on termite damage cases all day, every day. If the firm represents you, you never owe a fee unless there is a recovery. So call, email or complete a questionnaire in writing or by video on the Law Firm’s web page: TermiteTom.com; 877-586-7582; [email protected]https://termitetom.com/.../termites-destroy-home-pick.../, 2023
  • Terminix: Executives DO NOT Want You to CALL TERMITE Termite TomWould you want to pay $17,000 per claim or $1,000,000? Its executives admitted to investors that they pay about $17,000 on average when customers handle their own claim and $1,000,000 if they call Termite Tom - Campbell Law PC. Are we magic? No. I have handled termite damage claims for 38 years. I know how termites behave and how to establish that the damage results from deceptive business practices and not innocent mistakes. 877-586-7582 [email protected] [email protected], 2024
  • $2,800,000+ Limited fund class action settlement against small pest control operator in Birmingham, Al. that allowed all customers with known termite damage to recover up to $50,000 per property. This is thought to be the only contested limited fund class action certification in Alabama legal history.  A limited fund class is allowed when the aggregate injury exceeds the ability of the defendant and its insurers to pay all probable damages. In this event, all assets are collected and the Court approves an equitable distribution. , 2004
  • $1,600,000 jury verdict in Harrison County, Ms. against Terminix. Terminix provided a fraudulent pre-sale inspection.  , 2018
  • $362,500 awarded against Terminix in Arkansas (including $290,000 in punitive damages) for cheating a Pentecostal preacher and his wife. Terminix represented to several successive owners that a house it had under contract for decades was termite-free when it knew the floor system was heavily damaged. , 2011
  • Settlement of race discrimination class action case that required a pest company to revise hiring practices to alleviate discriminatory impact of old policies. , 2012
  • $2,767,000 arbitration award against Terminix for CEO's wanton decision to dishonor repair and replacement guarantees and systemic fraud., 2019
  • Confidential Settlement of 400+ homeowner's claims against Birmingham Pest Control Operator., 2015
  • $1,030,000 arbitration award for fraudulently claiming to have provided termite prevention services with liquid and baits and adequate repairs of resulting termite damage., 2012
  • $1,600,000+ arbitration award against Terminix for fraudulently claiming to have provided termite prevention service and making all repairs required in retired CEO's home. , 2018
  • $3,100,000 jury verdict against Cook's Pest Control for fraudulent termite prevention services and pre-sale inspection report to doctor and his wife. , 2004
  • $1,656,000 award in arbitration against Terminix for fraudulent termite prevention services. The arbitrator was a retired Georgia Judge. , 2019
  • $2,600,000+ arbitration award against Orkin for systematically issuing illegal contracts in Mississippi that resulted in near-total destruction of home. , 2019
  • $3,836,000 Award in AAA Consumer Arbitration against Terminix for homeowners included $2,000,000 award of punitive damages for systemic fraud. , 2020
Videos:
  • After winning a nearly $3 million award for a Baldwin County, Alabama couple, Termite Tom has some straight talk for home and business owners along the Gulf Coast who are hoping Terminix / Rentokill will treat them fairly when handling their termite damage repair claims: DON'T trust crooks to be fair or forthright in the termite damage repair claims process. Period. When it comes to termite prevention treatments and termite damage claims, Terminix has been found guilty of systemic fraud. In Alabama? Check. In Mississippi? You bet. What about Georgia and Florida? Yes and yes. You can watch Termite Tom - Campbell Law PC's message here and decide if you agree. Termite Tom and the legal team at Campbell Law PC have won more termite damage claim cases in trial and arbitration than any other law firm in America, by far. Visit TermiteTom.com or call 877-586-7582 if you'd like Termite Tom to evaluate your case at no charge., Straight Talk About Termite Damage Claims, Business, Churches, Homeowners, Institutions, 2024
  • Customers in southern Mississippi and south Alabama who use Bay Pest Control for their termite prevention services should know about Bay Pest's three part playbook for dealing with their customers who have termite damage in their homes. For homeowners in the Southeast--particularly coastal areas of Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia--termite damage and termite infestation is a threat to their property and peace of mind. This particular area of the U.S. is THE hotbed for destructive termite activity. Luckily, "Termite Tom" Campbell and the team at Campbell Law PC have been successfully handling termite damage claims for decades. You can learn all about us at TermiteTom.com or talk with us about your home by calling 866-866-0703., Bay Pest Control - Common Scams Which You Should Learn About, Business, Churches, Homeowners, Institutions, 2024
  • May 16, 2024 If you have discovered termite damage in your home or business, and you suspect that your pest control company is at fault, you probably need a lawyer to handle your termite damage claim. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida are hot beds of termite activity, with billions of dollars of property damage because of termite infestations each year. A lot of lawyers may say they handle termite claims, but only one firm in America has the experience and winning streak that Campbell Law PC has earned. You may not have heard of "Termite Tom" yet, but your pest control company probably has. Campbell Law PC and "Termite Tom" Campbell have been helping victims of termite damage fraud for over three decades. Visit us at www.TermiteTom.com or call the Termite Team at 877-586-7582., Companies Sued and Recoveries by Termite Tom, Business, Churches, Homeowners, Institutions, 2024
  • Josh Wright does a great job asking Tom Campbell to explain the ins-and-outs of termite damage claims. , Campbell Interviewed by Lawyer About Termite Claims, Termite, Law, 2016
  • What you should look for when hiring a termite lawyer. , What to Look For When Hiring a Termite Lawyer, Termite, Law, 2018
  • Campbell uses a client's home to explain all of the termite prevention service evidence that is missing and obvious to a knowledgeable inspector. , How to Do Proper Termite Inspections for Damage and Adequate Treatment, Termite, Law, 2019
  • Campbell explains how Alabama homeowners with the "Bait Defend Contract" have been scammed. , Terminix Fraudulent "Dual Control" Termite Contracts Explained, Termite, Law, 2020
  • Some of the lawyers at Campbell Law PC inspect a client's modest home and make videos to demonstrate the badly damaged floor system. , Floor Collapsing from Termite Damage as Campbell's Lawyer's Inspect Home, Termite, Law, 2020
  • Termite Tom gets down and dirty inspecting houses to show juries and arbitrators termite damage in clients' homes. Knowing exactly what is wrong with a property by crawling it yourself has no substitute. , Termite Tom Showing How to Be a Dirty Lawyer, Termite, Law, 2014
  • Termite Tom explains how Terminix is not "Defenders of Home" like they advertise but "Defrauders of Homeowners." , Termite Tom Makes Parody of Terminix Commercial, Termite, Law, 2020
  • Campbell exposes how Orkin's VP and top quality assurance officer designed a system that leads to issuing deceitful contracts to thousands of Mississippi homeowners. , Orkin's VP's Illegal Service Protocols are Exposed, Termite, Law, 2019
  • Tom Campbell explains how Bear Bryant helped to teach him that standing up for others is how you measure a man. , Termite Tom and Bear Bryant, Termite, Law, 2019
  • Tom "Termite Tom" Campbell explains why he had the Mobile County Sheriff raid the Terminix office and take computers and electronic devices. , Sherriff Raids Terminix Office and Takes Computers, Termite, Law, 2020
  • This slide show shows the homes and businesses of some of Campbell Law's clients. , Pictures of the Homes of Clients the Firm Helped - Some Are Grand and Some Are Not, Termite, Law, 2019
Honors/Awards:
  • "Best Lawyers in America" for Commercial Litigation, 2011
  • Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethics that can be bestowed by Martindale Hubbell
  • President Young Lawyers Section, Birmingham Bar Association
  • American Jurisprudence Book Award University of Alabama School of Law
  • Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of the Year
  • Executive Committee Birmingham Bar Association
  • Outstanding Trial Advocate University of Alabama School of Law
  • Student Body President University of Alabama 1982
  • National Trial Advocacy Team Member University of Alabama School of Law
Educational Background:
  • University of Alabama School of Business (BS, 1983) Outstanding Marketing Student, 1983
Firm News (Newsletters):
  • Summary of a case against Terminix International. , Terminix Gets Whacked for $3 Million for Thumbing Nose at Federal Judge, Termite, Law
  • Arbitrator: Terminix Continuing Systematic Fraud Throughout Alabama An arbitrator told it like it is in his thorough written opinion awarding a Birmingham (Redmont) couple hundreds of thousands of dollars in punitive and compensatory damages. The couple owned a home in the historic district of Birmingham, Alabama. They trusted Terminix to protect their home. They paid renewal premiums totaling thousands of dollars. When termite damage was discovered after decades of paying Terminix, Terminix cheated the couple in the claims process. Terminix said they would not pay for repairs because they did not see live termites in the damaged wood – despite the fact that dozens of prior inspections of the same areas previously showed no signs of infestation. Over a dozen different technicians inspected and failed to report the termite infestation and growing damage. Terminix defended the case by claiming that it was not crooked outside of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, the damage did not happen on its watch, and moisture issues caused the problems if they existed. Here is part of what the Arbitrator said before awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars that Termite Tom’s clients were proud to collect: "The pattern and practice evidence set out herein shows the pervasive and egregious conduct, which should be addressed by Respondents statewide. Respondents' own documents kept in each customer file detailing whether each customer has received termite treatment in compliance with ADAI regulations. Respondents' corporate representative, Jeff Curtis, admitted that Respondents have not gone back and reviewed each file for all Alabama customers residing outside of Mobile and Baldwin counties to ensure that each customer received proper treatment. (However, there has been evidence showing that such was done for customers in Mobile and Baldwin counties as required by the Consent Judgment). Although this award does not require Respondents to do so, good business practices dictate that it should be done. Reviewing customer files statewide would be a fair response to ensure that customers' most valuable assets, their homes, are adequately protected." "To be clear, Respondents should immediately implement a policy to review the graphs and other relevant portions of documentation for each customer who resides outside of Mobile and Baldwin counties to ensure that their homes were properly treated. For those homes that were not properly treated, Respondents should treat each home free of charge so that the overall treatment becomes compliant with ADAI regulations. If Respondents do not do so, then such inaction should be considered by other arbitrators or courts when deciding whether to award punitive damages and more specifically, an increased amount of punitive damages, in similar cases against Respondents." "Even if the pattern and practice of Respondents' egregious conduct was not considered by the undersigned, the conduct of Respondents regarding Claimants, alone, warrants the punitive damages awarded in this matter." "Claimants are entitled to damages, including mental anguish, as set out below because of Respondents' breach of contract and fraud." The lawyers at TermiteTom.Com are happy to consult about your claim at not charge. It is all we do. 11 lawyers, all work on termite damage cases all day, every day. If the firm represents you, you never owe a fee unless there is a recovery. So call, email or complete a questionnaire in writing or by video on the Law Firm’s web page: TermiteTom.com; 877-586-7582; [email protected]https://termitetom.com/.../termites-destroy-home-pick.../, Arbitrator Confirms Universal Breath of Terminix/Rentokil Fraud in Termite Business, Business, Churches, Homeowners, Institutions
  • The story explains that Terminix cannot disqualify the lawyer who is bringing successful fraud lawsuits against the company based upon the lawyer hiring its former managers as investigators. , Supreme Court Unanimously Says: Former Terminix Managers Can Talk to and Even Work For Termite Tom on Fraud Cases, Termite, Law
  • This story explains that Terminix failed to abide by the rules of the arbitration forum that it picked for the administration of disputes concerning its fraudulent termite prevention business. As a result, the AAA is refusing to administer those disputes which means consumers have the right to a jury trial or a court-appointed arbitrator. , Terminix Kicked Out of AAA for Misconduct - Will Face Jury Trials In Termite Fraud Cases Nationwide, Termite, Law
  • This story explains that Terminix is switching customers from one type of termite prevention contract to another to conceal past fraudulent practices. , Why Terminix Will Lose Fraud Trials Over Changing People to Bait Contracts to Cover-up Incomplete or Worn-off Liquid Barriers, Termite, Law
  • This story explains why a local Sherrif had to raid a Terminix Branch office to seize electronic devices to cajole paying a multi-million dollar fraud judgment. , Sheriff Raids Terminix Office; Computers and Electronic Devices Seized, Termite, Law
  • Terminix executives discuss the results of an internal study explaining the likely cost of litigation filed or expected by Campbell Law PC and concludes that claims cost the company 5,000% more if Campbell Law PC represents the victim. , Campbell Law Clients Will Get 5,000% Better Recoveries, Terminix Predicts, Termite, Law

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5336 Stadium Trace Pkwy
Ste 206
Birmingham, AL 35244

Phone: 205-278-6650

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