Hollis, Wright, & Clay

What Hollis, Wright, & Clay does

Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based personal injury and mass tort law firm founded circa 2000–2003 and organized as a privately-held professional corporation. The firm represents individual plaintiffs across Alabama in motor vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, truck/commercial vehicle), wrongful death, defective products, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, workplace injuries, dog bites, premises liability, dram shop claims, construction accidents, fire and burn injuries, spinal cord and brain injuries, sexual abuse cases, and securities fraud. Through its Mass Tort Department the firm has built a national docket with attorneys serving in leadership roles on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation (e.g., Elmiron, Philips CPAP/BiPAP, Exactech, NEC infant formula, 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Paraquat, Roundup, hernia mesh, Stryker femoral stems, Yaz, PPI drugs, Fosamax, Mirena, Reglan).

The firm operates on a contingency fee basis with free consultations; revenue is generated only on successful recovery, with the firm taking a percentage of the settlement or verdict. It runs a parallel B2B distribution channel through a national attorney referral consortium that provides litigation support, financial resources, and strategic planning to referring counsel, while also investing heavily in direct digital client acquisition via SEO, Google AdWords remarketing, a multi-platform social presence, TV commercials, a YouTube channel, two podcasts (The Verdict's In, Law Talk), and an educational blog (Alabama Injury Law Blog). Attorneys are licensed in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

The firm does not rely on proprietary technology; it uses standard legal practice management software, a third-party Live Chat widget, and mainstream martech (Google Analytics, Google AdWords). Its primary differentiators are attorney experience (publicized 100+ years of collective practice), case outcomes (publicized $1B+ in career verdicts/settlements/judgments, including a $81.5M fraud verdict, $22M drug case, $17.5M defective product case), brand recognition (Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell AV, Top 100 Trial Lawyers), and an owned, award-winning headquarters in a renovated 1889 National Register warehouse at 2201 Morris Avenue.

Name

Hollis, Wright, & Clay

Legal name

Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C.

Website

https://hollis-wright.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hollis, Wright & Clay is a Birmingham, Alabama personal injury and mass tort law firm representing individual plaintiffs statewide and nationally on a contingency-fee basis across vehicle accidents, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, and national pharmaceutical/medical device litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Personal Injury Legal Services - Contingency Fee: All personal injury claims handled on a contingency fee basis. Firm only receives payment if money is recovered for the client. When a recovery is made, the firm receives a percentage of the recovery as its fee. No upfront costs to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based personal injury law firm that represents individuals and families in claims arising from automobile and commercial truck accidents, wrongful death, defective products, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, dog attacks, premises liability, Dram Shop liability, construction accidents, fire/burn injuries, spinal cord and brain injuries, sexual abuse, and securities fraud. The firm also operates a national mass torts department handling litigation against pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. All personal injury matters are handled on a contingency fee basis, with free consultations offered to prospective clients.

Product overview

Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. is a Birmingham, Alabama-based personal injury law firm offering comprehensive legal services through a unified practice model. The firm operates primarily as a single core offering—personal injury legal representation—supplemented by specialized sub-practices covering mass tort litigation (including pharmaceutical and medical device cases), workers' compensation, and securities fraud. Key products include Motor Vehicle Accidents (automobile, motorcycle, trucking), Defective Products litigation (encompassing medical devices like Philips CPAP/BiPAP, Exactech implants, and Elmiron; pharmaceutical products; and consumer goods), Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Workplace Injuries with Workers' Compensation sub-service, Construction Accidents, Dog Bite Injuries, Premises Liability, and Dram Shop liability cases. The Mass Tort Department handles national litigation against pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Additional specialized litigation includes 3M Earplugs, Paraquat, Roundup, Stryker Femoral Stem, Hernia Mesh, Reglan, and various other pharmaceutical and medical device matters. The firm provides free consultations and operates on a contingency fee basis (no fee unless recovery is obtained), with Spanish language services available. With over 100 years of collective practice experience and over $1 billion in verdicts, settlements, and judgments, the firm serves clients throughout Alabama in state and federal courts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Verdict's In: Video podcast series featuring discussions on legal topics and case discussions with attorneys.
• Law Talk
• Alabama Injury Law Blog

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for individuals injured through no fault of their own, covering a wide range of accident and negligence claims, accepted on a contingency fee basis with free consultations.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Representation Legal representation in car, automobile, and motorcycle accident claims, including distracted driving, rear-end collisions, T-bone accidents, head-on collisions, hydroplaning, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents.
• Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accident Representation Legal services for accidents involving commercial trucks, including jackknife accidents, underride accidents, cargo spills, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Defective Products and Mass Tort Litigation Product liability representation for individuals and families victimized by defective products, medical devices, and pharmaceutical drugs, including national multidistrict mass tort litigation.
• Medical Malpractice Representation Legal representation for victims of pharmaceutical malpractice, medical errors, and improper prescriptions.
• Wrongful Death Representation Legal representation for families in wrongful death claims arising from accidents and negligence.
• Workplace Injury Representation Legal services for employees injured on the job, including OSHA-related violations and third-party claims.
• Workers' Compensation Representation Representation for workers seeking compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dog Bite Injury Representation Legal representation for victims of dog attacks and animal-related injuries.
• Premises Liability Representation Legal services for injuries occurring on another's property due to negligence.
• Drunk Driving and Dram Shop Representation Representation for victims injured by intoxicated drivers, including claims against establishments that unlawfully served alcohol under Alabama's Dram Shop Act.
• Construction Accident Representation Legal services for injuries occurring on construction sites due to employer negligence or third-party liability.
• Fire and Burn Injury Representation Legal representation for victims of fire, burn, chemical burn, electrical shock, and scald injuries.
• Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Representation Legal services for catastrophic injuries including spinal cord damage and traumatic brain injuries.
• Sexual Abuse Case Representation Legal representation for victims of sexual abuse.
• Securities Fraud Representation Legal representation for victims of stockbroker fraud, including unsuitable recommendations, over-concentration, misrepresentation, churning, and failure to execute.
• Elmiron Litigation Legal representation for individuals who have suffered eye damage or vision loss after taking Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium), including macular damage and pigmentary maculopathy.
• Philips CPAP, BiPAP & Mechanical Ventilator Recall Litigation Representation for individuals injured by recalled Philips sleep apnea and respiratory devices, including CPAP and BiPAP machines affected by the PE-PUR sound abatement foam issues.
• Exactech Medical Implant Litigation Legal services for patients injured by recalled Exactech hip liners (Connexion GXL) and knee/ankle polyethylene inserts, including revision surgery cases.
• NEC Infant Formula Litigation Representation for families of premature infants diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after being fed Similac or Enfamil baby formula in NICU settings.
• 3M Dual-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs Litigation Representation for veterans and military personnel injured by defective 3M CAEv2 combat arms earplugs.
• Paraquat Litigation Legal representation for individuals exposed to Paraquat herbicide and diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
• Roundup Litigation Legal representation for individuals diagnosed with cancer after exposure to Roundup herbicide.

Quantifiable outcome

• $81.5 Million Fraud Verdict
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wright Historic HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Entity that purchased the historic warehouse building at 2201 Morris Avenue in 2013. Building originally built in 1889 and was No. 8 building on National Register of Historic Places in Birmingham. Firm took occupancy after construction completed in December 2013.
• Various Law Firms Across the CountrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliances and consortiums with other lawyers and law firms across the country. Formed to compete with the well-funded defense bar. Provides financial resources, analytical support, strategic planning, and full litigation support. Joint partnerships in high-profile and complex litigation matters.
• BroadspireminorOthersThird-party claims administrator contracted by Exactech to handle patient claims for recalled implants. Firm recommends clients NOT go through Broadspire process without attorney evaluation as it may result in undercompensation and required settlement releases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Barnes Firm: Multi-state plaintiff personal injury law firm handling car accidents, product liability, and mass tort matters. Comparable contingency PI model, multi-state footprint, and TV-driven brand marketing approach.
• Jacoby & Meyers: Long-standing national plaintiff personal injury firm offering contingency-fee representation in auto accidents, product liability, and mass tort matters. Comparable in plaintiff PI focus and contingency fee structure, though broader and longer-tenured in marketing than Hollis, Wright & Clay.
• Beasley Allen Law Firm: Montgomery, Alabama-based plaintiff-side personal injury and mass tort law firm with national mass tort leadership roles. Directly comparable in geography, practice mix (PI + product liability + mass tort), contingency fee model, and multi-state personal injury scope.
• Levin Papantonio Rafferty: Florida-based plaintiff mass tort and personal injury firm with deep MDL leadership roles and a contingency fee model. Comparable in mass tort docket breadth (pharmaceutical, medical device) and trial-oriented plaintiff approach.
• Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp: Mid-Atlantic plaintiff personal injury firm with broad mass tort participation and a contingency fee model. Comparable in mid-size firm scale, mass tort docket breadth, and contingency-driven plaintiff strategy.
• Cunningham Bounds: Mobile, Alabama-based plaintiff personal injury and mass tort law firm. Closely comparable in Alabama-centric geography, contingency fee plaintiff model, and product liability / mass tort participation, making it a direct in-state peer for both general PI and complex litigation work.
• Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein: National plaintiff-side firm recognized for class action and mass tort leadership (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products). Comparable contingency-based plaintiff litigation practice and national mass tort docket.
• Cellino Law Firm: Plaintiff personal injury firm with significant auto accident and general negligence practice, operating under a contingency fee model with heavy brand marketing. Comparable in plaintiff PI core offering and marketing-driven intake approach.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: One of the largest U.S. plaintiff personal injury law firms with national mass tort operations and significant TV marketing spend. Comparable contingency-fee PI business model and mass tort participation; broader geography and substantially larger scale than Hollis, Wright & Clay.

Emerging players

• Ben Crump Law: Nationally recognized plaintiff civil rights and personal injury firm with growing mass tort and catastrophic injury work. Comparable in contingency-fee plaintiff litigation model and brand-driven client acquisition, though its practice emphasis (civil rights) differs from Hollis, Wright & Clay's PI core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hollis_wright
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnjxQSHlqHV3QRg9HnygVvw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HollisWrightClay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hollis-wright-clay-p-c
• Instagraminstagram.com/holliswrightclay/?hl=en

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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