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D. Kirby Howard, Jr.

4.6
15 reviews

11 North Water Street, Suite 20290, Mobile, AL 36602

Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes, Construction Litigation, Governmental and 2 more

About D. Kirby Howard, Jr.

Kirby Howard is a partner with the firm’s Mobile office. Kirby has been practicing law for over 15 years with an emphasis on general insurance defense, including premises liability, product liability, wrongful death, automobile liability, termite, and construction defect cases. He has experience with state-agent immunity and qualified immunity issues through representation of counties, municipalities, and state agents such as educators.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings.

Alabama Defense Lawyers Association’s Young Lawyers President (2015-2016)

Alabama Defense Lawyers Association’s Board of Directors (2016-2019)

Serves as a member of the Alabama State Bar, Mobile Bar, Baldwin County Bar, and American Bar Associations

Highlights

•Kirby has tried jury trials and bench trials to verdict and has participated in oral argument before the Alabama Supreme Court.
•Successfully defended a termite/pest control company in a week-long arbitration in which the arbitrator ruled in favor of the company and found the owner of an historic commercial building was not entitled to any damages since there was insufficient proof that any acts or omissions of the termite company caused any infestation or damages to the structure.

Presentations and Publications

•“To Twombly or not to Twombly; That is the Question,” DRI’s Fore the Defense Magazine (September 2009).
•Multi-Circuit Litigation: Advocating for a State System of Claim Aggregation, presented at the Alabama Defense Lawyer Association’s 2008 Annual Meeting.

News & Insights

•Starnes Attorneys Warren Butler & Kirby Howard Obtain Defense Award in Week-Long Arbitration
•SDF WELCOMES ATTORNEY KIRBY HOWARD TO THE FIRM’s MOBILE OFFICE

FUN FACTS

Kirby enjoys reading, specifically about military history and US history. He is an avid Alabama football fan and attend as many games as possible each season.

Kirby, his wife Elizabeth, and his two daughters, Maggie and Susan attend St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Mobile.

 

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D. Kirby Howard, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Other 3
    • Bad Faith / Insurance Disputes
    • Governmental
    • Wrongful Death / Catastrophic Injury

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
    Memberships

    Community Involvement

    Kirby has been involved with various community boards and organizations within the Mobile area. He served as a member of the 2012 Greater Mobile MS Leadership Class and has also served on the Senior Bowl Committee.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cumberland School of Law
    Class of 2006
    J.D.
    Other Education
    The University of Alabama
    Class of 2003
    B.S.

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Partner at Starnes Davis Florie LLP
4.6
15 reviews

RSA Battle House Tower11 North Water Street, Suite 20290Mobile, AL 36602U.S.A.

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    D. Kirby Howard, Jr. is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama.
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    Yes, D. Kirby Howard, Jr. has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Starnes Davis Florie LLP has 57 attorneys at this location.
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    D. Kirby Howard, Jr. attended Cumberland School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Starnes Davis Florie LLP was established in 1975.

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