Dorris E. Jernigan, IIIAssociate

Primary Office

100 Vestavia Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35216

Phone

659.204.1137
205.822.2057 (fax)

Professional Profile

Dorris “Trey” Jernigan, III is an associate in Carr Allison’s Birmingham (AL) office. His practice focuses on defending matters of premises liability, retail and hospitality, personal injury and general litigation.

Trey earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business and economics from Auburn University (AL). He then earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL). While in law school, Trey won the Parham H. Williams Trial Competition, was a recipient of the Starnes Davis Florie LLP Trial Advocacy Scholarship and was on the Dean’s List. He was also involved in the Alabama Student Bar Association, the Air and Space Law Society and served as an editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy (vol. 47 & 48).

In his free time, Trey loves cheering on the Auburn Tigers, keeping up with the latest movies and TV shows and attending concerts.

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

Alabama

Education

BS, Auburn University (AL)

JD, Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL)

News

Oliver Joins USLAW Live Podcast

Carr Allison Shareholder and President Thomas L. Oliver II recently joined an episode of USLAW Live, co-hosted by Pamela Springrose Hallford. In this conversation, Tom shares the origin stories of Carr Allison and USLAW and gives his insight into the future of the legal industry.   Listen on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora and iHeart Radio.

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Igou Granted a Motion for Summary Judgment

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Carr Allison Sponsors Be an Angel 2025

Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office was a proud sponsor of Be an Angel 2025, a nonprofit organization that supports children in foster care during the holiday season.  More than 15 attorneys and staff came together to raise $1,500 in donations and gifts. Through our collective generosity, nine children received every […]

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