Michael E. Turner

Michael E. Turner

Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Banking and Finance +2 more
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018

About Michael

Michael E. Turner: Top Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

Michael E. Turner is a distinguished attorney recognized by Best Lawyers for his expertise and dedication to excellence in the fields of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Since 2018, Michael E. has been celebrated as a leader in Birmingham's legal community.

Practice Areas

  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Awards & Recognitions

  • Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Birmingham (2025)
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Labor Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Recognized: Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Education & Credentials

  • Firm Affiliations:
    • Phelps Dunbar LLP, Birmingham, Alabama
  • Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018
  • Awards & Recognitions:
    • Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America - 1989
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's Degree, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1987
  • Bar Admissions:
    • Alabama State Bar Association (current)
  • Languages: English

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

33 Reviews

1,049 Profile Views

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Armando D'Amore

Jan 31, 2026

Would recommend Michael E. Turner for sure to anyone in Birmingham needing legal help

Michael E. Turner has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my lega...

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Erick Schaden

Jan 31, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Michael E. Turner in Birmingham for Alabama residents

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Michael E. Turner. They know Employment Law - Management inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said t...

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Craig Nienow

Jan 31, 2026

Would recommend Michael E. Turner for sure to anyone in Birmingham needing legal help

Michael E. Turner has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my lega...

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Marsha Steuber

Jan 31, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Michael E. Turner in Birmingham for Alabama residents

I appreciate how Michael E. Turner handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Employment Law - Management matter. They are obviously very experience...

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Danielle Schowalter

Jan 31, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at Michael E. Turner's legal practice

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Michael E. Turner in Birmingham is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, respon...