Phone (256) 546-5432
Email brad@fordhowardcornett.com
Brad has an active litigation practice including trials; civil litigation (state and federal); automobile accidents; municipal liability; local government law; municipal civil rights; industrial accidents; insurance defense; civil appeals; defense litigation; insurance; insurance bad faith; uninsured and underinsured motorists; premises liability; torts; products liability; bankruptcy; creditors rights; and related litigation matters.
Born in Maryville, Tennessee, Brad now lives in Springville, St. Clair County, Alabama, with his wife, Wendy, and their two children.
Law School - University of North Carolina, J.D., 1995
Undergraduate - University of Tennessee, B.S., summa cum laude, 1991
Alabama Supreme Court admitted 1995.
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama admitted 1996.
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit admitted 2002.
Professional Activities & Memberships
Bar Commissioner, 16th Judicial Circuit
Disciplinary Rules and Enforcement Committee, Alabama State Bar
Malpractice Insurance Task Force, Alabama State Bar
Leadership Forum, Alabama State Bar
Solo & Small Firm Section, Alabama State Bar
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Indigent Defense Committee, Etowah County
Etowah County Bar Association (past Secretary / Treasurer)
American Inns of Court, Etowah County Chapter (past Secretary / Treasurer)
Defense Research Institute
Alabama Law Institute, committee member
Author - "The Malpractice Claim: Nip It in the Bud," 41 For the Defense 29, January 1999
Honors
Martindale-Hubbell AV preeminent peer review rating
Alabama Super Lawyers
Mid-South Super Lawyers
Super Layers Business Edition
Alabama Super Lawyers Rising Star
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Avvo 10.0 superb rating