Bob has successfully defended the interest of numerous insureds in a variety of litigation matters. Most recent, Bob was successful in obtaining a summary judgment on behalf of a Birmingham-based recreational facility.
Bob Girardeau
Senior Partner
Bob Girardeau
Direct
Phone
205.297.8822
Fax
205.251.1256
Social
LinkedIn
Legal Asst
Jane Wilkinson
Asst Email
jwilkinson@huielaw.com
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Bio
In the four decades Bob Girardeau has been practicing law, he has built up a tremendous endurance and a substantial and successful career as a defense attorney. As a senior partner, he has accomplished a long record of victories in his defense practice. He has the unique ability to draw on his extensive wisdom in every case in which he is involved. He brings perseverance, patience and stability to all of his clients, in addition to an experienced, innovative mind.
Since joining the firm in 1976, Bob has focused on the areas of professional liability claims, governmental entities (counties, cities and municipalities), construction law and general insurance defense and coverage work. He is an expert in litigation involving accountants and other professionals, including those claims directed against attorneys, real estate agents, insurance agents, architects and engineers. Bob has handled cases throughout Alabama and has also served on a pro hac basis for cases pending in Georgia, Florida and Mississippi. His clients include carriers for professional liability claims, construction claims, commercial claims, product liability and complex business litigation. Bob believes there is no substitute for hard work.
Bob is a sports fan and especially likes to follow University of Alabama football in the fall. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their children and traveling. He also enjoys reading and keeps a couple of books going all the time.
Bob earned his BA from The University of Alabama and his JD from The University of Alabama School of Law.
Bar & Court Admissions
Alabama State Bar
U.S. District Court of the Middle and Northern Districts
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Memberships
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association
Farrah Law Society
Professional Liability Defense Federation
Professional Liability Underwriters Society
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Eleven Huie Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America 2013
...Estate: Bob Girardeau and Kelly May Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants: Stan Cash and Allen Sydnor Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants: Lanier Brown II, Stan Cash, De Martenson, Jim Shaw...
0213 Huie Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America 2014
...Law – Employers Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants De Martenson Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Professional Malpractice Law –...
0314 Huie attorneys named in The Best Lawyers in America 2015; 2 recognized as Best Lawyers “Lawyers of the Year”
...Employers Clay Clark Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants De Martenson Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation –...
0416 Huie Attorneys Named As The Best Lawyers in America©
...– Defendants Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants John Civils Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Clay Clark Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Bob Girardeau Litigation –...
05HFS Congratulates Its 2013 Top Attorneys
...John Herndon Business Law – Bob Girardeau Commercial Real Estate – Kelly May Consumer – Lanier Brown Construction – Joe Duncan Employment – Martha Thompson Energy & Natural Resources –...
06Huie Secures Favorable Decision for Birmingham, Alabama Based Construction Company
Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart, LLP is pleased to announce that attorneys Bob Girardeau and Michelle Pieroni successfully defended a general contractor in an arbitration proceeding pending before the American Arbitration...
07Huie Receives Multiple Honors from Best Lawyers
...John S. Civils, Jr. Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Clay H. Clark, Jr. Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants H....
0818 Huie Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers in America Listing
...Law – Employers Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants H. Cannon Lawley Agriculture Law De Martenson Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation –...
09Huie Attorneys Receive Multiple Honors in 2019 Best Lawyers Listing
...Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Clay H. Clark, Jr. Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants H....
10Huie Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020
...G. Jimmy Brady Insurance Law Litigation – Insurance Bob Girardeau Litigation – Real Estate Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants De Martenson Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Product Liability Litigation –...
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Distinctions & Contributions
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Listed by The Best Lawyers in America since 2010 for Litigation - Real Estate and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
02Named in “Birmingham’s Top Attorneys” by Birmingham Magazine
03Co-authored "The In Pari Delicto Defense to Accounting E&O Claims" Fall 2015 edition of the Professional Liability Defense Quarterly