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Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional AssociationPartner
James F. Walsh
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James F. Walsh

4.7
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2001 Park Place North, Birmingham, AL 35203

Product Liability, Professional Liability, Warranty and Lemon Law and 4 more

About James F. Walsh

Jimmy Walsh primarily focuses his litigation practice in the areas of commercial litigation, consumer practices with an emphasis on breach of warranty and Lemon Law claims and product liability defense.

Jimmy represents small and large businesses including those in the banking and financial sector in a variety of disputes. He litigates cases involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, constructive trust and violations of state and federal statutes including the Uniform Commercial Code.

Defending manufacturers and dealers of automotive vehicles against claims by consumers is another facet of his practice. He regularly represents clients in cases involving the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Alabama’s Lemon Law and common law breach of warranty and fraud claims. Jimmy also represents manufacturers and distributors in product liability lawsuits. Product clients include manufacturers and distributors of industrial products and heavy equipment, including presses, saws, drills, skidders and front-end loaders.

Jimmy also represents private and public medical facilities and healthcare providers in cases alleging malpractice. He defends clients in matters involving mental health issues, in both the civil and criminal courts.

A West Point graduate and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Jimmy uses his military experience to assist clients in matters involving military law. This includes consulting with clients on issues related to military procedure as well as representing them in litigated matters when required. Representing clients in matters involving the Federal Tort Claims Act is also part of his practice.

Jimmy served as the Administrative Partner for the Birmingham office for 16 years, from 2008 until 2024. Outside of his litigation practice, Jimmy is an active member of the Birmingham community. He is a member of the State Executive Board of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and former president. An active participant in scouting for 29 years, he served in various positions over the years including that of Scoutmaster for 14 years. Within the legal community, he has served on the Grievance Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association as well as its Fee Arbitration Committee. At the state level, he is a past state chairman of the Military Law Section of the Alabama Bar Association.

Community

•National Alliance on Mental Illness

Alabama State Executive Board, Past President

•Fellowship House

Board Member

•Alabama Family Trust

Board Member

Certifications

•Certified Court Mediator, Registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster

Awards & Honors

•L. Burton Barnes, III Public Service Award, Birmingham Bar Association

Jimmy's News and Insights

02.11.2026
Firm News

Finding Meaning in the Work: Jimmy Walsh Refelects on His 20-Year Journey

For James “Jimmy” Walsh, meaningful achievements at RumbergerKirk have come...

04.17.2024
Beyond the Bio

Get to Know These Birmingham Bar Association Members: James F. “Jimmy” Walsh

Earlier this year, RumbergerKirk partner Jimmy Walsh was received the...

01.05.2024
Firm News

Jimmy Walsh Honored with the L. Burton Barnes, III Public Service Award from the Birmingham Bar Association

Public service is part of Jimmy Walsh’s DNA, so it...

05.17.2022
Firm News

James F. Walsh is Registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster

Experienced trial attorney and litigator Jimmy Walsh adds his name...

11.11.2020
Beyond the Bio

Celebrating our Veterans

We have a deep connection with our veterans that started...

01.22.2019
Firm News

Attorneys Jimmy Walsh and Fred Clarke Win Defense Verdict for Sterling, LLC

Attorneys Jimmy Walsh and Fred Clarke and paralegal Linda Latham...

06.19.2018
Beyond the Bio

James Walsh Celebrates 50th Graduation Reunion at West Point

In May, 353 of 706 graduates of the United States...

01.16.2018
Firm News

Mental Health Summit Brings Together State and Local Officials

A Day to Discover What Community Mental Health Should Look...

06.03.2015
Firm News

Jimmy Walsh Listed Among Birmingham’s Who’s Who in Law for 2015

Birmingham, AL - June 3, 2015 - The Birmingham Business...

10.07.2014
Beyond the Bio

Earning Their Stripes: RK Partners Share Lessons Learned While Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces

Dick Caldwell, one of the firm’s founding partners and Birmingham...

 

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James F. Walsh got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Professional Liability
  • Other 6
    • Product Liability
    • Warranty and Lemon Law
    • Government and Administrative
    • Mediation & Arbitration
    • Banking and Financial Institutions
    • Motor Vehicles

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Notable Cases: Bromberg vs. Sterling: Attorneys Jimmy Walsh
    Fred Clarke
    paralegal Linda Latham of the Birmingham office of RumbergerKirk obtained a defense verdict for their client in Birmingham, Alabama, Jefferson County.
    In Bromberg v. Sterling, LLC, a construction fraud claim of nondisclosure of substantial foundation
    building rebuilding, the Plaintiff sought $475,000.00 plus punitive damages. Sterling convinced a jury that it had properly disclosed the prior construction efforts,
    that the house was in good shape. The jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Sterling.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1976, Alabama
    U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    U.S. District Courts of Alabama (Northern, Middle, Southern)
    Court of Military Appeals
    1975, Missouri
    Memberships

    Professional

    •Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
    •Defense Research Institute
    •Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
    •Birmingham Bar Association
    •Fee Arbitration Committee - Former member
    •Grievance Committee - Former member
    •Alabama Bar Association

    Military Law Section - Former State Chairman

    •American Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
    Class of 1976
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    United States Military Academy, West Point
    Class of 1968
    B.S.

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    James F. Walsh was admitted in 1975 to the State of Missouri.
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    James F. Walsh is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Federal Claims and United States Supreme Court.
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    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association has 87 attorneys at this location.
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    Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association was established in 1978.

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