Robert F. Northcutt
Of Counsel
Phone
(334) 241-8083
Bob.Northcutt@chlaw.com
Bob Northcutt has practiced law for over 45 years, advising and defending clients on numerous legal issues. He has regularly served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Alabama and served as Co-Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Section, Chair of the Nonprofit Organization Section, and as a member of its Board of Directors. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defense.
Bob has experience in all types of civil litigation, in state and federal court, and in arbitration. His practice has also included advising public and private entities, officers and directors on matters related to corporate governance, conflicts of interest, strategic planning contracts, and other issues. His litigation has included cases alleging wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, commercial disputes, church disputes, anti-trust, discrimination, insurance, fraud, bad faith, breach of fiduciary duty, asbestos and toxic torts.
Bob has served as statewide counsel for two Fortune 500 companies and has defended cases throughout the State. Bob has represented numerous state agencies and governmental entities and successfully represented the State and its insurers in the largest arbitration of its type brought pursuant to state statute.
Education
J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 1977
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College, 1974
Bar Admissions
Alabama
Admitted To Practice
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
Honors and Awards
The Best Lawyers in America – Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law
The Outstanding Lawyers of America
Marquis Who’s Who in American Law
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating Award
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Delta Theta Phi
Publications and Lectures
Lecturer, “A Guide to Effective Opening and Closing Arguments,” a program sponsored by the Alabama Attorney General’s Office and the General Liability Trust Fund
Lecturer, “Communications with Employees of Parties Represented by Counsel and Related Ethical Issues”
Memberships, Affiliations, and Activities
Alabama State Bar
American Bar Association
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Chancellor for the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church
Defense Research Institute
Fellow, Alabama Law Foundation – limited to 1% of State Bar membership, honoring members who have made significant contributions to their profession and community
Past Member of Staff-Parish Relations Committee, First United Methodist Church of Montgomery
Past Director, Montgomery Rotary Club and Foundation
Past President, The Samaritan Counseling Center
Member of Board of Directors, The Samaritan Counseling Center
Past President, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Social Fraternity
Contact Information
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
p: (334) 241-8083
f: (334) 323-8888
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Chandra Price
p: (334) 241-8040
f: (334) 323-8888