Overview

Brandon J. Clapp is a partner for the firm’s insurance and commercial litigation practice areas where he represents clients in matters related to insurance coverage, professional liability and commercial disputes. Brandon provides litigation services for clients at every level of court throughout Alabama and counsels clients for out-of-court resolutions.

In addition to Brandon’s experience representing both businesses and individuals on insurance law matters, he has a diverse litigation background handling construction, employment, products liability and transportation cases.

Brandon brings a comprehensive perspective to litigating cases because of his multifaceted experience, from acting to resolve cases pre-suit to assisting with post-trial appellate work. Brandon also routinely advises insurance companies on matters regarding insurance coverage in Alabama.

Brandon’s recent litigation successes include obtaining a favorable trial verdict in a damages dispute with clear liability, obtaining a favorable arbitration award in a fraud case, obtaining summary judgments for insurer in first party bad faith cases, obtaining summary judgment in additional insured disputes and securing favorable settlements in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.

Brandon’s philosophy as a lawyer is to develop a strong relationship with his clients, understand their businesses and create a long-lasting partnership, ensuring successful legal results in individual cases for years to come.

Awards/Recognitions

  • Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018-Present
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2021-Present

Memberships

  • Alabama State Bar
  • Birmingham Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Cathedral Church of the Advent
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
  • Hampden-Sydney College Alumni Club - Birmingham Chapter
  • United Way of Central Alabama Young Philanthropists' Society

Interests

Outside of the office, Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, golfing and waterfowl hunting. He is also involved in the Hampden-Sydney College Birmingham Alumni Club and the Cathedral Church of the Advent.

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Speaking Engagements

Bar Admittances

  • Alabama
  • United States District Courts - Alabama

Education

Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 2009)

Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D., 2012)

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