Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II, Workers Comp Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL
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Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.
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- Handles Workers Comp matters from Birmingham, ALABAMA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Birmingham) (2025).
About Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II: Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II
Donald concentrates on workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Workers Comp cases in Birmingham, Alabama
Donald takes workers comp 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 Donald agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II — Attorney of Alabama workers comp experience
Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Workers Comp.
Donald “Bo” Kirkpatrick is a senior shareholder and one of the nine founding members of Carr Allison. His practice focuses primarily on workers’ compensation and related litigation, including retaliatory discharge and other employment matters. Bo advises self-insured clients, third party administrators and insurance carriers with respect to workers’ compensation issues. He has handled litigation statewide for Fortune 500 Companies and has extensive trial experience throughout the state of Alabama. Bo has served as the chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar and currently sits as the co-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group at Carr Allison.
Bo has recently been named to the Alabama Worker’s Compensation Sections’ Judicial Education Committee, and he is a regular speaker for the Alabama Department of Labor – Worker’s Compensation Division’s CEU seminars. He also lectures at seminars nationwide on current issues and recent developments in workers’ compensation law.
Bo has achieved a peer review AV Preeminent® rating through Martindale-Hubbell® and has been selected to the Mid-South Super Lawyers® list since 2008, as well as The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. He was chosen as a “Top Flight Lawyer” for bMetro magazine and a “Elite Lawyer of the South” for The National Law Journal. A graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL), Bo served as student materials editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy as well as chief justice of the Honor Court.
Outside of work, Bo enjoys spending time with his family and is actively involved with his church.
How Donald handles workers comp matters
Donald “Bo” Kirkpatrick is a senior shareholder and one of the nine founding members of Carr Allison. His practice focuses primarily on workers’ compensation and related litigation, including retaliatory discharge and other employment matters. Bo advises self-insured clients, third party administrators and insurance carriers with respect to workers’ compensation issues. He has handled litigation…
Who Donald represents
Donald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for workers comp matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II's legal education and bar admissions
Samford University
JD
Jurisdictions
Donald's state bar admissions
Alabama, Alabama Sta
ACTIVE
Donald studied at JD in Samford University.
Law school and academic background
Donald completed JD in Samford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donald runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II
Donald has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Birmingham)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — : Elite Lawyer of the South, 2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV-rated Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — bMetro
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine: Top Flight Lawyer, 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (Birmingham) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal (2026).
Locations
Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II's office in Birmingham
Donald's primary office is at 100 Vestavia Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama, 35216. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new workers comp attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Donald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donald'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; Donald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a workers comp attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many workers comp 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 Donald
Donald discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in workers comp practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every workers comp 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. Donald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Donald's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many workers comp practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Donald B. "Bo" Kirkpatrick II
How much does it cost to hire Donald for a workers comp case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Donald offer a free consultation?
Donald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donald's office. Some workers comp attorneys offer free consults — check Donald's current terms during booking.
How long do workers comp cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple workers comp 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. Donald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Donald take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
Donald 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 — Donald 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 Donald?
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. Donald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Donald accepting new workers comp clients right now?
Donald's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Workers Comp attorneys serving Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama
Donald handles workers comp matters throughout Alabama. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified workers comp attorneys in that community.
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