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The Perkins Law Firm, LLC
Byron Perkins, known as “Bp” by most of his friends has been in the active practice of law for over twenty-two years and has represented plaintiff’s in litigation in both state and federal courts. Bp concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, including automobile, motorcycle and 18 wheeler litigation and wrongful death claims as well as civil rights cases. Bp has represented plaintiff’s in all aspects of civil and employment rights including Race and Gender Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation, Fair Labor Standards Act violations and Racially Hostile Working Environments. Moreover, Bp has represented a number of African America Business , Contractors, Vendors and franchisees in cases pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 1981, from the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
Bp had the privilege of representing Jerronzo McCoy, a former employee of Rex Radio and T.V. Mr.McCoy alleged that he was subjected to a racially hostile working environment and was retaliated against his employment when he was terminated for opposing racial discrimination. After a three day jury trial, the jury awarded Mr.McCoy over $1.6 Million Dollars.
Bp served as co-counsel in the historic Ingram et al v. The Coca-Cola Company which was settled for $192.5 Million Dollars. The case also established a “Gold Standard” for diversity in Corporate America as it relates to diversity and glass ceilings which is still a model for settlement of classwide discrimination claims.
Following Coke, Bp represented Kenney Edwards, an African American retired President of John Deere Golf & Turf Division. Mr. Edwards retired from John Deere and attempted to purchase two John Deere dealerships, but was told that he was not qualfied. At the time John Deere had 3100 John Deere Golf & Turf dealerships nationwide, none were African American owned. After filing a complaint in Federal District Court, the parties later reached a confidential settlement.
On April 18, 2012, Bp along with Washington attorney Cyrus Mehri and Nashville attorney George Barrett filed a class action complaint against ABC Television and The Bachelor alleging that the show discriminates against people of color. No one of color has ever held the lead role in the Bachelor or Bachleorette. Following a press advisory and a press conference, this case has sparked a nation wide discussion on interracial dating
Finally, Bp has represented second season American Idol winner Ruben Studdard since 2003. He most recently represented Studdard in his divorce proceedings. Previously, Bp represented Studdard and 19 Entertainment in litigation against 205 Flava for the misappropriation of Mr. Studdard’s image.
Terrinell Lyons has been in the active practice of law for over ten years and has represented plaintiffs in litigation in both state and federal courts. Terrinell received her Bachelors Degree from Brenau University located in Gainesville, Georgia and went on to attend the University of Alabama School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor in 1998.
Terrinell’s practice has spanned several different areas of the law including personal injury, civil rights cases, domestic relations and criminal defense. In the area of personal injury, Terrinell has had the privilege of representing a Mother whose son was hit and run over by a school bus, a Woman attending a local festival who was run down by a mounted police officer attempting crowd control, and the Mother of a two year old child who was abused at a daycare and suffered a broken femur.
During her ten plus years of practice, Terrinell has been involved in federal litigation for federal civil service employees with the Merit Systems Protection Board as well as several civil rights cases which involved violations of Title VII and 42 U.S.C. Section 1981. Terrinell’s State practice has exposed her to every aspect of domestic relations including, but not limited to, divorce, custody, and child abuse neglect removals by Alabama Department of Human Resources, where she has represented many children as a certified guardian ad litem. Her work in the area of criminal defense led to her successful oral argument before the Alabama Supreme Court on the issue of Juvenile Miranda Rights.
Terrinell has now joined Byron Perkins at Perkins-Law LLC to continue her work as a strong female attorney representing clients all over the State of Alabama in Sexual Harassment, Wage and Hour/Overtime claims, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury claims, Nursing Home Abuse cases and 18 Wheeler accident cases.
CONTACT BYRON PERKINS
Email : bperkins@perkins-law.com Address: 2170 Highland Ave. South – Suite 100 Birmingham, AL. 35205 Phone: (205) 558-4696
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