Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to announce that Joel Caldwell, a dedicated principal attorney in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been honored by being named a 2026 Birmingham Bar Foundation Fellow. This appointment further recognizes Joel’s high level of professional achievement, his ongoing commitment to excellence, justice, civility, and ethics in the legal profession, his passionate service to clients, and his contributions to the Birmingham community as well as the broader legal community.
A Career Built on Advocacy and Results
Joel Caldwell’s passion for justice and his devotion to helping injured individuals have been hallmarks of his legal career. Since joining Cory Watson Attorneys, Joel has earned a reputation for his strategic insight, tireless work ethic, and client-centered approach—guiding clients through complex personal injury and mass tort matters with compassion and precision. His dedication has resulted in numerous significant settlements and verdicts that have had meaningful impacts on the lives of those he represents.
Joel’s legal excellence has also been recognized through peer-review honors, including Super Lawyers® selection and being named among The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch—affirmations of his respected standing in the profession.
Beyond the Courtroom
Joel’s commitment extends beyond advocacy for clients. He is actively involved in professional and community organizations, including roles with the Birmingham Bar Foundation, where he supports efforts to enhance access to justice and strengthen the legal community, and service on the Alabama State Bar Client Security Fund Committee. Joel is also a Junior Board Member of Children’s Village, a Volunteer at Faith Chapel Students, and a Mentor of Students Today l Lawyers Tomorrow, Woodlawn High School Mock Trial Team. His engagements reflect a deep sense of civic responsibility, commitment and leadership.
Reflecting Cory Watson Attorneys’ Core Values
Joel’s achievements exemplify the core values that define Cory Watson Attorneys—integrity, excellence, and a steadfast commitment to serving others. His work both inside and outside the courtroom advances the firm’s mission to deliver exceptional legal advocacy while making a positive difference in the communities it serves.
Celebrating a Milestone Achievement
Joel Caldwell’s selection as a 2026 Birmingham Bar Foundation Fellow is a meaningful honor that reflects his unwavering dedication to the legal profession, his clients, and the Birmingham community. Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to celebrate Joel’s achievements and leadership, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved milestone accomplishment as he continues to make a lasting impact through excellence, integrity, and service.
We invite clients, colleagues, and community partners to join us in congratulating Joel on this well-deserved recognition and his ongoing contributions to the legal profession. Joel will formally be inducted with the 2026 Class of Fellows at the Birmingham Bar Foundation Fellows Gala, which will be held on February 20, 2026, at B&A Warehouse.
About Cory Watson Attorneys
Cory Watson Attorneys is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm with offices in Birmingham, Alabama, and Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. The firm has recovered more than $4 billion for clients across the country and is frequently appointed to leadership roles in major class actions and multidistrict litigations involving dangerous pharmaceuticals and defective products. Practice areas include Personal Injury, Product Liability, Class Action, Asbestos, Business & Commercial Litigation, Dangerous Pharmaceuticals, Defective Medical Devices, and Environmental and Toxic Torts.