Bob Battle is a distinguished founding partner at Battle & Winn LLP, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous tenure as a partner at a large Birmingham-based law firm. His career began as a law clerk for the Honorable Ira DeMent, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama. Bob has built a formidable practice centered on business and commercial litigation, focusing on insurance coverage and False Claims Act cases. His legal acumen extends to personal injury and wrongful death suits, where he has successfully led complex trials to favorable verdicts. A seasoned appellate lawyer, Bob has also secured key rulings that uphold his trial victories. He carries the prestigious AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2005 and has been a fixture on the Alabama “Super Lawyers” list since 2010. Bob's legal ingenuity has been recognized nationally, including being named Lawyer of the Year in Birmingham for Insurance Litigation in 2019. Beyond his legal achievements, Bob is engaged in leadership roles within the Birmingham Bar Association, The Yale Club of Alabama, and various civic organizations. A Huntsville, Alabama native, Bob is married to Brooke Tanner Battle and they have two daughters.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.We have engaged Bob and his colleagues on multiple matters that all presented very challenging factual and legal issues. Bob quickly digested the facts and legal issues and presented solutions. Bob consistently exceeded our expectations on results.
Bob did an outstanding job handling a commercial litigation matter for my firm. As in-house counsel, I work with many lawyers around the country, and Bob stood out for his dedication, creativity, attention to detail, and responsiveness. A consummate professional, Bob ensured that every piece of strategic advice and written work product was informed by thoughtful analysis and seasoned judgment. I would retain him again without reservation.
I have worked on cases with Bob for about 15 years -- probably 30+ cases by now. Bob always brings home a quality result, at a cost-effective price point for the client. He is an extremely talented litigator, and I have no hesitation in retaining him and his partners for future work. Bob's attention to detail, exceptional writing skills, strategic thinking, and calmness in the face of stressful situations make him a very talented attorney.
Battle & Winn recently litigated a multi-million dollar insurance coverage dispute for my organization in federal court and achieved outstanding results. Bob Battle is a consummate professional. Bob and his law firm clearly outclassed opposing counsel, who were from a much larger law firm that specializes in insurance law, in terms of case knowledge, strategy, and presentation. I highly recommend Bob’s services and those of his firm, Battle & Winn.
Bob handles commercial litigation for us in multiple jurisdictions and has produced excellent results. He is responsive, efficient and effective.
Mr. Battle worked tirelessly on our case and kept us very well informed. The level of service was impeccable. His results were very successful. We have already referred him to other potential clients and I would highly recommend him for business litigation or litigation in general.
Robert Battle defended my business and me personally against a frivolous lawsuit and prevailed. Mr. Battle provided sound, level-headed legal advice, and guided me carefully through the litigation process while remaining ever-conscious about the costs that litigation can mount. I will continue to use Mr. Battle as legal counsel for all of my business and personal needs.
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Areas of Law
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Consumer Law 1
- Consumer Fraud
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Government 1
- Election, Campaign and Political Law
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Products Liability
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Litigation
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Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
- Mediation
- Arbitration
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Business Law 1
- Business Litigation
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Commercial Litigation
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Construction Law 1
- Construction Litigation
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Insurance 1
- Insurance Bad Faith
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Labor and Employment 1
- Whistleblower Litigation
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Qui Tam Litigation
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Other 2
- Business Torts
- Fraud and Deceit
Practice Details
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1995, Alabama
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Colorado
MembershipsAmerican Bar Association
Alabama State Bar (Member, Young Lawyer's Executive Committee, 2002-2006
Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, 2006)
Birmingham Bar Association (Chair, Federal Practice Section, 2015
Member, Executive Committee, 2015, 2021-23
President-elect, 2024
President, 2025)
Birmingham Bar Foundation (Member, Board of Directors, 2014-2021)Bar FellowshipAlabama State Bar Leadership Forum. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolVanderbilt University School of Law
Class of 1995
J.D.
Other EducationYale University
Class of 1992
B.A.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1970
Gadsden, Alabama
Hobbies & InterestsLeadership Alabama, Yale Club of Alabama, President; Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Campaign Catalyst Committee; Impact Alabama, Board of Directors; Leadership Birmingham; Kiwanis Club, Board of Directors.
Contact Robert E. Battle
The Martin Biscuit Building2901 2nd Avenue South, Suite 220Birmingham, AL 35233U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Robert E. Battle was admitted in 1995 to the State of Alabama.
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Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?Yes, Robert E. Battle is admitted to practice in Alabama and Colorado.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?Yes, Robert E. Battle has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Robert E. Battle attended Vanderbilt University School of Law.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Battle & Winn LLP was established in 2004.