Chris T. Hellums, Class Action Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
focused on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Birmingham, AL
Trusted class action attorney serving Birmingham.
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Chris T. Hellums is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
- Based in
- Birmingham, ALABAMA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Class Action · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Birmingham, ALABAMA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Birmingham) (2024).
About Chris T. Hellums: Chris T. Hellums is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Chris takes on
Chris concentrates on class action, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chris handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Chris takes class action matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Chris takes litigation matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Chris takes personal injury matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Chris takes product liability matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chris agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Chris T. Hellums — class action lawyer in Birmingham
Chris T. Hellums is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Chris was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 2, 1968. He attended college at the University of Alabama and graduated with a B.A. in business in 1990. Upon graduation, he entered the University of Alabama School of Law and obtained his J.D. Degree in 1993. While in law school, he served as the student representative to the Board of Trustees. He was admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama in 1993, and the State of Colorado in 1994.
Since obtaining his law license in the State of Alabama, Chris has been a practicing attorney at Pittman, Dutton and Hellums, P.C. His primary practice is in the areas of litigation involving insurance fraud, bad faith, class actions, identity theft, commercial disputes, consumer protection, tax shelters and general personal injury matters.
Chris handles cases not only throughout the State of Alabama but on a national level as well. He is admitted to practice before the Alabama Supreme Court as well as the United States District Courts. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama Association for Justice and American Association for Justice. He has served on various committees with the Alabama Association for Justice throughout his legal career.
Working with Chris on a class action matter
Chris was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 2, 1968. He attended college at the University of Alabama and graduated with a B.A. in business in 1990. Upon graduation, he entered the University of Alabama School of Law and obtained his J.D. Degree in 1993. While in law school, he served as the student representative to the Board of Trustees. He was admitted to practice law in the State of…
Who Chris represents
Chris reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, litigation, and personal injury matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Alabama
J.D. · 1993
Chris studied at J.D. in The University of Alabama.
Law school and academic background
Chris completed J.D. in The University of Alabama. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Chris runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Chris has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Birmingham)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Birmingham)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Birmingham) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Birmingham) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Chris T. Hellums's office in Birmingham
Chris's primary office is at 2001 Park Place, Suite 1100, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Chris T. Hellums — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chris usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chris charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chris will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chris
Chris discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chris confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chris's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chris T. Hellums
How much does it cost to hire Chris for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chris walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chris offer a free consultation?
Chris charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chris's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Chris's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chris gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chris take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Chris is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Chris will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chris?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chris will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chris accepting new class action clients right now?
Chris's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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