P.J. Harris

About P.J.

P.J., a native of Guntersville, has a strong foundation in the legal field. He earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University, graduating with honors, Cum Laude, in 1994. His passion for law emerged during his time at the Cumberland School of Law, where he simultaneously started his journey with Beard & Beard. During this period, he played a pivotal role in investigating and initiating a nationwide class action against IBP/Tyson Foods for antitrust violations. After graduating in 1997, P.J. returned to Guntersville and officially joined the firm. He has since tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts throughout Alabama. P.J.'s legal experience is extensive, covering a wide range of cases, from divorces to capital murder trials. He has been involved in hundreds of civil jury cases, including those related to auto accidents and employment disputes. Notably, in a recent employment dispute trial in Marshall County, P.J. secured a $350,000 verdict for his client. P.J. has been retained and appointed for various criminal cases, including the defense of a client facing capital murder charges. Additionally, he prosecutes for other municipalities in and around Marshall County. While P.J. is well-versed in many areas of law, he dedicates most of his time to courtroom proceedings. He handles diverse cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes, workers' compensation, employment disputes, general business litigation, and divorce cases. In his spare time, P.J. is a 3rd generation farmer on his family's farm, granting him unique insights into the challenges faced by farmers and how to best represent their interests. He is qualified to advocate for the needs of all farmers. Furthermore, his engineering background equips him to represent clients dealing with complex causation issues that require engineering experts.

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