Kirby Dee Farris

With over two decades of experience, Kirby Farris leads Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP as managing partner, focusing on personal injury, FELA, and FLSA cases. His career was shaped by his tenure at Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation, where he understood the serious impact of workplace injuries. As Designated FELA Counsel for the TCU, Mr. Farris has achieved a lifelong ambition to support injured railroad workers. Holding a law degree from Birmingham School of Law, he lectured in torts and civil procedure, establishing his practice in 1997 through trusted referrals. Mr. Farris has secured numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and conducts FLSA class actions nationwide. He is a member of esteemed organizations such as the American and Alabama Bar Associations and is active in the Alabama Association for Justice. A native of Lynn, Alabama, he lives with his wife, Tammy, in Birmingham, and they share three adult children and a grandchild. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Farris co-hosts LawCall with Ken Riley, a program offering legal advice to Birmingham's residents. This live, weekly show underscores his commitment to making legal support accessible to his community.