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    Annette Kinderman headshot

    Annette L. Kinderman

    Counsel

    Birmingham
    205-716-5222
    annette.kinderman@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationHealth Care LitigationToxic Tort Litigation

    Annette Kinderman brings state and federal courtroom experience to help clients resolve complex civil litigation and personal injury cases. With her years of experience defending claims in the Class I railroad industry she can quickly identify unique issues. Clients call upon her deep knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations in this highly-regulated industry. Annette communicates clearly, listens closely and collaborates diligently with her clients to ensure every case is handled in as informed and efficient a way as possible.

    Annette represents medical professionals, hospitals, Class I railroads and corporations in cases involving:

    • Mass torts
    • General Negligence Claims
    • Civil litigation
    • Personal Injury Defense Litigation
    • Medical Malpractice
    • Business Torts

    Remaining active in the industry is important. Annette has spoken at industry-specific meetings on matters of regulatory importance and recently chaired a sub-committee to address the impact of COVID-19 on the rail industry.

    Remaining active in the industry is important. Annette has spoken at industry-specific meetings on matters of regulatory importance and recently chaired a sub-committee to address the impact of COVID-19 on the rail industry.

    Experience

    • Obtained defense verdicts at trial for hospital clients in Jefferson County, Alabama, in medical malpractice, personal injury and workers’ compensation cases
    • Represented two corporations in a jury trial on RICO claims stemming from commercial fraud that resulted in favorable verdicts in excess of $100 million
    • On the team representing, and was principal author of team’s report to, the Demand Review Committee of the Board of Directors of one of the largest financial institutions in the Southeast in a multi-year investigation into shareholder derivative claims arising from losses in the Great Recession

    Insights

    • June 12-15, 2025

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    Recognition

    • Top Flight Attorney, B-Metro Magazine (2017-2019)
    • Top Women Lawyer, B-Metro Magazine (2018-2019)
    • Top Attorney, B-Metro Magazine (2020)
    • Top Flight Attorney, B-Metro Magazine (2017-2019)
    • Top Women Lawyer, B-Metro Magazine (2018-2019)
    • Top Attorney, B-Metro Magazine (2020)

    Education

    • Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 1996
    • Amherst College, B.A., 1991
    • Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 1996
    • Amherst College, B.A., 1991

    Credentials

    • Alabama
    • Supreme Court of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
    • Alabama
    • Supreme Court of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

    • American Bar Association
    • Alabama State Bar Association
    • Birmingham Bar Association
    • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

    Civic

    • Alabama Audubon - At-Large Board Member

    Professional

    • American Bar Association
    • Alabama State Bar Association
    • Birmingham Bar Association
    • National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
    • Defense Research Institute
    • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

    Civic

    • Alabama Audubon - At-Large Board Member
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    • Toxic Tort Litigation
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