Principal Attorney
"Our firm is unique by nature - we deal with environmental cases. What makes us unique as a team is that we take things personally and we treat people as people, not as cases. What makes me unique as a lawyer is my scientific and legal approach - on a professional level, and the fact that I'm both driven and understanding - on a personal level. I am dedicated to my mission and I do everything in my power to help our clients."
In environmental law, in exceptionally challenging cases, an ordinary approach is just not enough. Gregory A. Cade, our principal attorney, has made this clear when he developed his personal vision of "Know your case". This is his leading principle that successfully combines all the necessary traits in order to solve complex legal issues.
Having a solid science background is also a notable difference in his unique approach. Greg is using his Industrial Hygiene degree in handling injuries resulting from exposure to toxic substances, including carcinogenic agents, pesticides, or/and pharmaceutical products.
Representing thousands of individual and community claims all over the Southeast for 20 years, Greg is always driven to help injured people, be it in an occupational setting or in an environmental setting, in a mass setting, or in a class action setting.
None of these would be possible without taking things personally, something that not every lawyer has the dedication to do. He has instilled in his entire firm a strong motivation to establish real connections with every client.
Detailed knowledge, time consumption, and financial risk may be enough reasons for most law firms to avoid environmental cases. For Greg, this is not the case. Patience, loyalty, and knowledge make Greg a powerful ally on the side of environmental victims.
Education
B.S. in Natural Science and Mathematics with an emphasis on Chemistry and Biology in 1991 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health
M.P.H. in Occupational Health, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene in 1996 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham
J.D. from Miles School of Law in 2001
Bar Admission
Alabama State Bar
Birmingham Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar, 2008
U.S. Courts Litigation
Alabama
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Memberships & Awards
The American Bar Association
Miles College Board of Trustees, 2015
National Association of Environmental Professionals, Registered Environmental Manager, 2004
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
Who's Who In American Law
American Association for Justice, Benzene Litigation Division
Alabama Association for Justice, and one of Alabama's Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Birmingham, Alabama's 2005 "Top 40 Under 40"
Alabama’s 2011 and 2012 "Top 100 Trial Lawyers"
Birmingham Magazine 2011 "Top Attorneys"
Magic City Bar Association
Director of Trustees Agape Missionary Baptist Church
Arbitrator for the Eagle Pitcher Asbestos Trust
Martindale Hubbell's AV Preeminent Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
Areas of Practice
Environmental and occupation law
Asbestos exposure
Military bases exposure
AFFF exposure
3M earplugs
Toxic baby food
Paraquat exposure
Benzene sunscreen
Toxic matresses
Toyota 4Runners
Zantac
Talcum Powder
