Leroy Maxwell Jr.
Maxwell Tillman
- Biography
Leroy has focused his practice on Injury Litigation, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Leroy has recovered over 40 Million dollars for Personal Injury and Civil Rights clients. He has also responsible for over 5000 criminal charges being dismissed.
Prior to founding Maxwell + Tillman, Leroy was a senior civil litigator and criminal defense trial lawyer at one of Birmingham’s top firms. Leroy also worked as a Fellow with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), based in Montgomery, Alabama, where he assisted EJI in all areas of Appellate Litigation. In addition, Leroy provided legal assistance to the poor and addressed problems caused by unfair criminal justice policies through education, community outreach efforts, litigation, and policy reform. Recently, Leroy was an instrumental member of the legal team who won two landmark United States Supreme Court victories in Jackson v. Hobbs and Miller v. Alabama.
Leroy has experience in both state and federal court, both in and outside of Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. Outside of work, Leroy enjoys watching Alabama football and spending time with his family.
Education
J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law(cum laude)
M.S., Valparaiso University(cum laude)
B.A., Purdue University
Awards
Super Lawyers- Rising Star 2022 2023 2024
Attorney and Practice Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys 2022 2024
Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Civil Litigation), 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020
Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Appellate) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017?, 2018
Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Criminal) 2016, 2017, 2018?, 2020
Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Civil Rights) 2016, 2017?, 2020
40 under 40 Top Black Trial Lawyers 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024
??The American Society of Legal Advocates 40 under 40 Top 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024
- Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Video Conferencing
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Alabama
- Since 2013
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Maxwell Tillman
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2015 –
Current
- Leroy has focused his practice on Injury Litigation, Civil Rights, and Criminal Defense. Leroy has recovered over 16 Million dollars for Personal Injury and Civil Rights clients. He has also responsible for over 1000 criminal charges being dismissed. Prior to founding Maxwell + Tillman, Leroy was a senior civil litigator and criminal defense trial lawyer at one of Birmingham’s top firms. Leroy also worked as a Fellow with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), based in Montgomery, Alabama, where he assisted EJI in all areas of Appellate Litigation. In addition, Leroy provided legal assistance to the poor and addressed problems caused by unfair criminal justice policies through education, community outreach efforts, litigation, and policy reform. Recently, Leroy was an instrumental member of the legal team who won two landmark United States Supreme Court victories in Jackson v. Hobbs and Miller v. Alabama.
- Appellate Attorney
- Revill Law Firm
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2013 –
2015
- Appellate Attorney
- Equal Justice Initiative
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2011 –
2013
- Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law
- J.D.
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- Purdue University – Purdue University
- B.A.
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- Valparaiso University
- M.S.
- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Awards
- Top 100
- National Top 100 Black Lawyers
- 2023
- 40 under 40
- The American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2022
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2022
- Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Civil Rights)
- Birmingham Magazine
- 2019
- 40 under 40
- The American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2019
- 40 under 40
- The American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2018
- Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Civil Rights)
- Birmingham Magazine
- 2017
- Birmingham Magazine Top Attorneys (Civil Rights)
- Birmingham Magazine
- 2015
- Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Current
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- American Association of Justice
- Current
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- National Top 100 Black Lawyers
- Current
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- Magic City Bar Association
- Current
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- Super Lawyers
- Current
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- Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Current
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- Publications
- When to hire injury trial lawyers after your accident
- https://www.mxlawfirm.com/hire-injury-trial-lawyers-after-your-accident
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