Cross & Smith LLC
205-391-0618

BACKGROUND

Adam Cross graduated from Auburn University in 2000 and the Birmingham School of Law in 2006. While attending the Birmingham School of Law, Adam served as a law clerk for the firm.

While working as a law clerk he was particularly instrumental in the preparation of Terry v. YMCA of the Shoals, CV 2003-288, Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama. The Terry case involved the tragic drowning death of a five year old boy who was attending a Vacation Day Camp at the YMCA of the Shoals. Plaintiffs contended that the child drowned as a result of negligence by the YMCA’s aquatic and childcare staffs. The YMCA contended that the child’s death was an unavoidable accident. A Lauderdale County jury awarded the plaintiffs $2,500,000.00 when the case was tried. The verdict was the largest jury verdict in the history of Lauderdale County.

PRACTICE AND RESULTS

Adam has handled well over 500 cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He represents plaintiffs in various types of cases including wrongful death, trucking litigation, drug and medical device litigation, toxic exposure, products liability, nursing home neglect, insurance fraud and bad faith, automobile accidents and work related injuries. He is currently coordinator of the firm’s intake procedures and serves as Firm Administrator.

Education

J.D., Birmingham School of Law, 2006

B.S., Auburn University, 2000

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Supreme Court of Alabama
United States District Courts of Alabama

Legal Assistants:

Hayley Oswalt
E-mail: hayley.oswalt@crossandsmith.com

Mary Ruth Gibson:
E-mail: mary.gibson@crossandsmith.com

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BACKGROUND

Adam Cross graduated from Auburn University in 2000 and the Birmingham School of Law in 2006. While attending the Birmingham School of Law, Adam served as a law clerk for the firm.

While working as a law clerk he was particularly instrumental in the preparation of Terry v. YMCA of the Shoals, CV 2003-288, Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama. The Terry case involved the tragic drowning death of a five year old boy who was attending a Vacation Day Camp at the YMCA of the Shoals. Plaintiffs contended that the child drowned as a result of negligence by the YMCA’s aquatic and childcare staffs. The YMCA contended that the child’s death was an unavoidable accident. A Lauderdale County jury awarded the plaintiffs $2,500,000.00 when the case was tried. The verdict was the largest jury verdict in the history of Lauderdale County.

PRACTICE AND RESULTS

Adam has handled well over 500 cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He represents plaintiffs in various types of cases including wrongful death, trucking litigation, drug and medical device litigation, toxic exposure, products liability, nursing home neglect, insurance fraud and bad faith, automobile accidents and work related injuries. He is currently coordinator of the firm’s intake procedures and serves as Firm Administrator.

Education

J.D., Birmingham School of Law, 2006

B.S., Auburn University, 2000

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Supreme Court of Alabama
United States District Courts of Alabama

Legal Assistants:

Hayley Oswalt
E-mail: hayley.oswalt@crossandsmith.com

Mary Ruth Gibson:
E-mail: mary.gibson@crossandsmith.com

Get a Free Consultation No Recovery. No Fee.

BACKGROUND

Adam Cross graduated from Auburn University in 2000 and the Birmingham School of Law in 2006. While attending the Birmingham School of Law, Adam served as a law clerk for the firm.

While working as a law clerk he was particularly instrumental in the preparation of Terry v. YMCA of the Shoals, CV 2003-288, Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama. The Terry case involved the tragic drowning death of a five year old boy who was attending a Vacation Day Camp at the YMCA of the Shoals. Plaintiffs contended that the child drowned as a result of negligence by the YMCA’s aquatic and childcare staffs. The YMCA contended that the child’s death was an unavoidable accident. A Lauderdale County jury awarded the plaintiffs $2,500,000.00 when the case was tried. The verdict was the largest jury verdict in the history of Lauderdale County.

PRACTICE AND RESULTS

Adam has handled well over 500 cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He represents plaintiffs in various types of cases including wrongful death, trucking litigation, drug and medical device litigation, toxic exposure, products liability, nursing home neglect, insurance fraud and bad faith, automobile accidents and work related injuries. He is currently coordinator of the firm’s intake procedures and serves as Firm Administrator.

Education

J.D., Birmingham School of Law, 2006

B.S., Auburn University, 2000

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Supreme Court of Alabama
United States District Courts of Alabama

Legal Assistants:

Hayley Oswalt
E-mail: hayley.oswalt@crossandsmith.com

Mary Ruth Gibson:
E-mail: mary.gibson@crossandsmith.com

Get a Free Consultation No Recovery. No Fee.

BACKGROUND

Adam Cross graduated from Auburn University in 2000 and the Birmingham School of Law in 2006. While attending the Birmingham School of Law, Adam served as a law clerk for the firm.

While working as a law clerk he was particularly instrumental in the preparation of Terry v. YMCA of the Shoals, CV 2003-288, Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama. The Terry case involved the tragic drowning death of a five year old boy who was attending a Vacation Day Camp at the YMCA of the Shoals. Plaintiffs contended that the child drowned as a result of negligence by the YMCA’s aquatic and childcare staffs. The YMCA contended that the child’s death was an unavoidable accident. A Lauderdale County jury awarded the plaintiffs $2,500,000.00 when the case was tried. The verdict was the largest jury verdict in the history of Lauderdale County.

PRACTICE AND RESULTS

Adam has handled well over 500 cases and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He represents plaintiffs in various types of cases including wrongful death, trucking litigation, drug and medical device litigation, toxic exposure, products liability, nursing home neglect, insurance fraud and bad faith, automobile accidents and work related injuries. He is currently coordinator of the firm’s intake procedures and serves as Firm Administrator.

Education

J.D., Birmingham School of Law, 2006

B.S., Auburn University, 2000

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Supreme Court of Alabama
United States District Courts of Alabama

Legal Assistants:

Hayley Oswalt
E-mail: hayley.oswalt@crossandsmith.com

Mary Ruth Gibson:
E-mail: mary.gibson@crossandsmith.com

Get a Free Consultation No Recovery. No Fee.

Hear What Our Clients Have To Say

"I have been friends with Dell Cross since we were roommates at UA Law and have had the pleasure of conferring with Cross & Smith, LLC in a professional capacity for many years. As a law office which specializes in domestic relations and family law matters, it is imperative that my office maintain a consistent client referral relationship with a law firm which can effectively address personal injury matters brought to us by our clients."
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