Awards & Professional Recognition
Thirty Years of Results, Recognized by the Legal Community
The recognition attorney Perry Shuttlesworth has earned over his career wasn't handed to him. It was built case by case, verdict by verdict, over three decades of fighting for Alabama families who had nowhere else to turn. His recognition includes honors based on evaluations by fellow attorneys who understand the demands of legal practice and trial work.
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
The Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating is the legal industry's highest peer review standard. It is awarded only when a significant number of fellow attorneys evaluate a lawyer at the top level for legal knowledge, communication ability, and ethical standards. The rating reflects the high regard in which Perry is held by fellow members of the legal profession.
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Recognition is based entirely on evaluations by fellow attorneys. Perry has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
People's Law School: Lecturer on Nursing Home Neglect and Tractor-Trailer Litigation
Perry has delivered lectures on nursing home neglect and abuse litigation and commercial tractor-trailer accident litigation for the People's Law School, an online legal education resource that connects attorneys with the public on complex legal topics. These lectures allowed Perry to share his experience handling complex nursing home and commercial trucking litigation.
Professional Memberships and Bar Admissions
Perry maintains active memberships in the organizations that keep plaintiff-side attorneys sharp and connected to the law:
- American Association for Justice: The national organization for trial lawyers representing individuals and families against corporations, insurers, and institutions. Perry is a member.
- Alabama Association for Justice: Alabama's leading plaintiff's attorney organization, formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, devoted to protecting the civil justice system and access to the courts for injured Alabamians.
- Birmingham Bar Association: Perry maintains membership in the local bar, staying connected to the courts and colleagues across Jefferson County.
Perry is admitted to the State Bar of Alabama and the State Bar of Georgia, and has been licensed in both states since 1991.
The Largest Wrongful Death Verdict in Blount County
Beyond peer recognition, the most direct measure of what Perry brings to a case is what he has actually won. He holds the largest wrongful death verdict in Blount County, Alabama. Since founding the firm in 1998, our clients have recovered over $100 million in verdicts, settlements, and arbitration awards. That record reflects the same commitment to clients that has defined Perry's practice for decades.
Let's Talk About Your Case
The recognition our firm has earned reflects the same commitment we bring to every case we accept: preparation, persistence, and a refusal to let negligent nursing homes and corporations escape accountability. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you. If a loved one was harmed in an Alabama nursing home or in a serious accident, contact us today for a free consultation.