Jud C. Stanford
Managing Partner
Birmingham Office
One Perimeter Park South, Suite 100 N
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Jud C. Stanford leads as Managing Partner of the Birmingham Hub at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., bringing more than two decades of experience in civil litigation, complex insurance matters, high-exposure workers' compensation defense, and has a keen focus on matters relating to trucking and transportation defense. A seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Stanford has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts across Alabama, earning a reputation as a practical, business-minded problem solver.
As an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™ attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Stanford regularly resolves disputes in personal injury, insurance, and workers' compensation cases. His practice spans a broad range of defense matters, including construction defect claims, general liability, insurance coverage disputes (including excess and first-party matters), premises liability, transportation litigation, and labor and employment issues.
A difference-maker in every sense, Mr. Stanford combines courtroom tenacity with a deep understanding of his clients' operations, particularly employers and insurers, navigating complex liability and compliance issues. His litigation style is shaped by his family's experience as small business owners, giving him unique insight into the everyday challenges his clients face. Before joining QPWB, Mr. Stanford was a partner at a prominent civil trial and appellate firm.
Mr. Stanford earned his Juris Doctor from Birmingham School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts, Mr. Stanford is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Speaking Engagements & Publications
Mr. Stanford is a frequent presenter and contributor on insurance, liability, and workers' compensation topics, including utilization review standards, employer obligations in cases of criminal acts on company property, and third-party claim subrogation. He has authored articles on social media coverage issues, MCS-90 endorsements, and developments in insurance defense law.
Actively engaged in his local community, Mr. Stanford supports educational initiatives through his involvement the Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation and other organizations.
Professional Affiliations
- Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
- Alabama Workers' Compensation Defense Lawyers Association
- Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization (Past President)
- Birmingham Bar Association (Executive Committee, Workers' Compensation Division Past President)
- DRI (Insurance Law, Transportation, Construction Law, Workers' Compensation Committees)
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Workers' Compensation - Employers, 2025
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated™, Martindale-Hubbell
