Cole Robinson Gresham, Business Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Entertainment, and General
PartneratStarnes Davis Florie Llp
Birmingham, AL
Practicing business in Birmingham since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Cole Robinson Gresham is a partner based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Cole has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp.
- Based in
- Birmingham, AL
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Business · Entertainment · General
- Handles Business, Entertainment, and General matters from Birmingham, AL.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Cole Robinson Gresham: Cole Robinson Gresham is a partner based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Cole has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Cole takes on
Cole concentrates on business, entertainment, general, patent, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cole handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Patent
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Trademark
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Trade Secrets
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Business cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Cole takes business 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 Cole agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Cole takes entertainment 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 Cole agrees to represent you.
General cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Cole takes general 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 Cole agrees to represent you.
Patent cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Cole takes patent 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 Cole agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Cole takes securities 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 Cole agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Cole Robinson Gresham — business lawyer in Birmingham
Cole Robinson Gresham is a partner based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on Business, Entertainment, and General. Cole has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp.
Cole has been with Starnes since he graduated from law school in 2009. Cole’s practice involves providing counsel and solutions for clients with complex and high-risk problems. He has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in a variety of litigation including national class actions. He has also represented clients involved in nationally publicized disputes ranging from medical research trials to intellectual property battles. He also regularly provides guidance to universities, businesses, and intellectual property owners on a variety of compliance and risk-avoidance measures.
Professional Recognition
•Rising Star in Alabama by Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine.
•Member of the committee charged with drafting the pattern jury instructions for the Alabama Trade Secrets Act.
Highlights
•Intrinsic Value, LLC v Isotope Eleven, Inc. & Laird Foret -- Obtained a plaintiff’s verdict following a 4-day jury trial in favor of tech start-up client in a fraud case arising from the defendant-software developers’ misrepresentations when they agreed to build two mobile applications for corporate client.
•William Marsh Rice University v. Unidym, Inc., et al. - Obtained a $7 million judgment in favor of Rice University in a breach of contract and fraud action against Unidym, Inc.
•Applied Surgical, et al. v. Stryker, Inc., et al. - Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of plaintiffs, UAB and the UAB Research Foundation, in a trade secrets dispute relating to a universal control system for electrosurgical devices;
•Steyr Arms, Inc. v. Beretta USA Corp.; Steyr Arms, Inc. v. Sig Sauer, Inc. - Currently representing Steyr Arms in patent infringement actions against Beretta and Sig Sauer;
•Resource Management Services, LLC v. Shwefler - Successfully defended our client in an action by his former employer alleging trade secret misappropriation and tortious interference;
•The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama v. New Life Art, Inc., et al. - Represented the University of Alabama in a trademark dispute with sports artist Daniel A. Moore that has been the subject of press coverage by numerous news outlets including The New York Times, NPR, and ESPN.
•Obtained partial summary judgment dismissing all trade secrets claims against a large hedge fund in a trade secrets and fraud case related to the purchase of the international energy portfolio from the Enron bankruptcy.
•Successfully represented the University of Alabama at Birmingham (“UAB”) in patent infringement actions against Medtronic and Boston Scientific relating to an electrosurgical device and CRT-D device invented at UAB.
•Successfully represented the inventors and their company against Millennium Pharmaceuticals in a patent infringement action related to a chemotherapeutic drug.
•Obtained summary judgment on behalf of employees of UAB in a class action arising out of a medical research trial that has received nationwide press coverage.
•Currently defending a Fortune 500 company in a consumer class action pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
Presentations and Publications
•Jay M. Ezelle and Cole R. Gresham, “Big Verdicts, Limited Discovery: The Rising Importance of Trade Secrets in Alabama,” in the Cumberland Law Review, Vol. 44, pg. 55-77 (2014).
News & Insights
• Benchmark Litigation 2026 Ranks Starnes Davis Florie as a Highly Recommended Litigation Firm
•L&E Newsletter Alert- President Trump Bans DEI - January 2025
•Starnes Davis Florie Ranked as a Highly Recommended Litigation Firm in the 2025 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
•SDF Labor & Employment Newsletter Alert - April 2024
•Eleven Attorneys Selected for Mid-South Super Lawyers 2023
•16 Starnes Attorneys Listed in the 2022 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•TWENTY-TWO ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2021 EDITION OF MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS
•SDF Attorneys Gresham and Lasserre Obtain Plaintiff’s Verdict for Tech Start-Up Company
•Twenty-Six Attorneys Named to the 2020 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•THIRTY-ONE SDF ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2019 EDITION OF MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS
•THIRTY-ONE SDF ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2018 EDITION OF MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS
•Twenty-Eight SDF Attorneys Named to the 2017 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•Twenty-Six SDF Attorneys Named to the 2016 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•Starnes Davis Florie Announces New Partners
•Thirty SDF Attorneys Named to Alabama Super Lawyers 2014
•Starnes Attorneys Ezelle & Gresham Publish Article in the Cumberland Law Review
Working with Cole on a business matter
Cole has been with Starnes since he graduated from law school in 2009. Cole’s practice involves providing counsel and solutions for clients with complex and high-risk problems. He has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in a variety of litigation including national class actions. He has also represented clients involved in nationally publicized disputes ranging from medical research trials…
Who Cole represents
Cole reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, entertainment, and general matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. · 2009
Furman University
B.A. · 2005
Jurisdictions
Cole's state bar admissions
Alabama U.S. Distric
2009 · ACTIVE
Cole studied at J.D. in University of Alabama School of Law and B.A. in Furman University.
Law school and academic background
Cole completed J.D. in University of Alabama School of Law and B.A. in Furman University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cole runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Cole's professional memberships and bar associations
Community Involvement Cole has served a member of the Young Supporters Board for the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, serving as Co-Chair of the Income Development Committee in 2016
membership
He has also been active in coaching his kids' sports teams
membership
Locations
Cole Robinson Gresham's office in Birmingham
Cole's primary office is at 100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Starnes Davis Florie Llp
100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor
Birmingham, AL 35209
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How to hire Cole Robinson Gresham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cole usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cole charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cole'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; Cole will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Cole
Cole discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Cole confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cole's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cole Robinson Gresham
How much does it cost to hire Cole for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cole walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cole offer a free consultation?
Cole charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cole's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Cole's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple business 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. Cole gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cole take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Cole 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 — Cole 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 Cole?
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. Cole will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cole accepting new business clients right now?
Cole'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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