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Michael E. Eldridge

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michaele@hollis-wright.com
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Phone: (205) 324-3600
Toll Free: (844) 529-8255
Fax: (205) 324-3636

2201 Morris Ave
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

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Michael graduated in 2009 from Auburn University where he received a Bachelor’s of Arts in radio, television and film and a minor in political science. In the fall of 2009, Michael began his legal education at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While at Cumberland, Michael was a member of the National Trial Team. He was an advocate on Cumberland’s national team that won the 2012 championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. Individually, Michael was selected to the National Order of Barristers Honors Society, awarded the Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocates Award, and named the 2012 Rasmussen Advocate of the Year.

Since joining Hollis Wright in January 2018, Michael has committed his legal practice to representing injured victims throughout Alabama. Michael’s primary focus is on cases involving tractor-trailer or automobile collisions, premises liability, defective products, and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Hollis Wright, Michael spent several years working in insurance defense litigation.

Of note: Recently, Michael and HWC Partner Carter Clay secured a $1 million jury verdict in Jefferson County, Alabama, for a young lady who was injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver.

Education

J.D., Cumberland School of Law, 2012

  • Advocate, Cumberland’s National Trial Team
  • 2012 American Association of Justice Student Trial Competition National Champion
  • 2012 National Order of Barristers
  • Nat Bryan American Board of Trial Advocates Award
  • 2012 Rasmussen Advocate of the Year

B.A., Auburn University, 2009

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice Alabama
Publications
  • Alabama Declaratory Judgment Act: Some Use it. Some Abuse it., presented via blog as a practice-specific topic, April 14, 2023.
  • Does My Automobile Insurance Cover My Child Away at College? presented via a blog as a practice-specific topic, March 12, 2024.
Client Reviews
★★★★★
"I, along with dad and family, want to thank your law firm for all that you did for us in representing my dad in his case. We were very satisfied with the settlement and the overall efforts by your firm. We also think that you and your staff made the process seem calm and smooth, yet professional. We could not have asked for a better attorney -- we would recommend you and your firm to anyone needing your expertise. Thanks so much for everything!!!" D. Hayes and C. Griffin, Clay County, AL
★★★★★
"Mr. Clay, I want to express my gratitude to you for agreeing to take my case. I know that I contacted your law firm with a fast approaching statute of limitations and some really significant challenges in proving my case. Thanks for the time, work, research and energy that you put into my case and for helping achieve a successful outcome. Peace and blessings to you and your family." V. Daniel, Philadelphia, PA
★★★★★
"The team at Hollis Wright were there for my husband when no one else would take his case. Not only did he work hard and recover money that we were owed. Without the help of Hollis Wright, we couldn't have afforded the care my husband needed and I would have lost him much sooner. We'll always consider you a part of the family." Donna B. Jemison, AL
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