James D. Patterson, Attorney

Mr. Patterson has practiced law for over 9 years in specifically in Baldwin and Mobile County. He handles numerous types of cases such as personal injury and home mortgage cases, but has a primary focus on consumer litigation. He files cases under several Federal statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). He also handles Bankruptcy, cases of mortgage fraud, wrongful foreclosure and consumer class actions.

Legal Experience

• Associate - Underwood & Riemer
• Associate - Law Offices of Earl P. Underwood, Jr.
• Law Clerk - Judge John R. Lockett, Mobile County Circuit Court
• Elbow Law Clerk - Judge William H. Cassady, U.S. Disctrict Court, 11th Circuit
• Law Clerk/Runner - Silver, Voit & Thompson

Professional Activities and Affiliations

• Trial Lawyers Association of America
• National Association of Consumer Advocates
• Licensed among the following:
  • American Bar Association
  • The State Bar of Alabama
  • Northern District of Alabama
  • Middle District of Alabama
  • Southern District of Alabama
  • Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Mobile County Bar Association
  • Baldwin County Bar Association

Academic Background

• B.A. University of South Alabama - 2000
• J.D. Thomas M. Cooley Law School - 2003