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)

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