Gerald Clark Brooks, Jr.

Gerald Brooks grew up in the small town of Livingston, on the western edge of Alabama’s Black Belt, and has carried the small-town values of hard work, respect and fairness into his law practice. Brooks graduated from the University of Alabama twice, earning his undergraduate degree in 1999 and his law degree in 2002.

After receiving his J.D., Brooks joined a Birmingham insurance defense firm, where he practiced for five years before realizing that he wanted to advocate for injured people instead of insurance companies.

“Working for a defense firm on behalf of insurance companies, I learned a lot, and it made me a better attorney,” he says. “I don’t know if I’d be as good at helping my current clients but for the experience of seeing how the other side evaluates cases and the tactics that they utilize. But doing defense work, you’re representing corporations, and your point of contact is an insurance adjuster who’s not concerned about anything but reports and evaluations. They don’t care about right or wrong.”

In 2009, Brooks crossed over to the plaintiff side of the law, joining a Montgomery law firm that concentrated in that area. He remained there for three years before venturing out on his own. In 2013, he joined forces with Chuck James, a longtime friend from law school, to form Serious Injury Law Group.

Brooks dedicates his practice primarily to wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, commercial vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and defective products. His record includes numerous multimillion-dollar results, including a $15 million medical malpractice jury verdict in Alabama, a $12 million wrongful death jury verdict, an $8 million wrongful death judgment and a $5 million wrongful death judgment.

Brooks enjoys trying cases and fighting for clients in the courtroom. However, he also believes clients can often be best served by securing a fair settlement without putting them through the stress associated with litigation and trial. To that end, he has obtained numerous seven-figure settlements for his clients, including a $7.5 million wrongful death settlement involving a commercial vehicle.

“I take pride in aggressively fighting for my clients and consider it an honor to be trusted to serve my clients at perhaps the most vulnerable points in their lives. As our firm name suggests, I take that responsibility seriously. The best part of all is when you get a favorable outcome for a client, see their reaction and know that you have positively affected their life.”

Brooks also values making a positive difference in the communities the firm serves, especially in the lives of young people. In 2017, the firm launched its first Serious Injury Law Group Living History Essay Contest. Fifteen high school students received $1,000 scholarships for essays recognizing living heroes in their communities. Brooks has also provided scholarships to numerous graduating high school seniors.

Brooks has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Birmingham Magazine as a Top Attorney. He has also been selected as a Super Lawyer and has received numerous other professional awards and recognitions.

In his spare time, Brooks enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, supporting Crimson Tide athletics and engaging with the community.

Leadership. Results. Trial Experience.

Gerald Clark Brooks, Jr. has built his career representing individuals and families facing life-changing injuries and devastating losses. Known for his strategic approach to litigation and commanding courtroom presence, he has secured significant results in complex personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. His professional recognitions, bar admissions and affiliations reflect his deep commitment to excellence, service and leadership within the legal community.