Kenneth B. Cole Jr.

Kenny’s father, a WWII Marine who fought in the Pacific and concluded his military career as an Army paratrooper with three tours in Vietnam once told him, “Son, if you can look at yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and know that the man looking back did everything in his power to better himself that day, then that’s all he can do. If not, then it’s not time to call it a day.” At Vanderbilt University, Kenny would take that advice and apply it to both his academic and athletic careers. As a middle-linebacker for the Commodores, he had to be strong enough to stop a running back and fast enough to cover a receiver. Many consider that position the most challenging on the field of play. Kenny Cole was not one to shrink from a challenge then, nor is he now. After three decades of experience as a Plaintiff’s Attorney, he has consistently proven to be a champion for his clients’ causes as they’ve faced some of the toughest challenges of their lives. With a faithful and compassionate heart, fortitude of iron and a commitment to detailed preparation and hard work, Kenny Cole has won millions of dollars in rightful compensation for victims of injury and wrongful death. He considers it a blessing to be able to do this work for others and would be honored to work for you. Kenny’s practice primarily focuses on personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, with many of his cases involving 18 wheeler crashes and claims arising out of defectively designed and manufactured products. He started his career in 1984 working for Leon Jaworski’s law firm in Houston, Texas. After 14 years, Kenny moved back home to north Alabama. During his 3 decades of trying lawsuits, he has handled cases in multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Iowa and Illinois. Over the years, Kenny has won millions of dollars in compensation for clients who suffered devastating traumatic brain injuries, paraplegia, and amputations.

• Car Accidents
• Insurance Bad Faith

Alabama

Since 1998

Texas

1984-2002

Vanderbilt University Law School

J.D.

1984

Honors: Executive Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review

Activities: Phi Delta Phi, Moot Court Board

University of Alabama School of Law

1981 - 1982

Honors: Invitation to try out for Law Review (declined because of transfer to Vanderbilt Law School); Invitation to join staff of The Journnal of the Legal Profession (declined because of transfer to Vanderbilt Law School); Offered Law School Foundation Scholarship, 1982 - 1983 (declined because of transfer to Vanderbilt Law School); Criminal Law - Am. Jur. Award; Recipient of Farrah Law Society Scholarship, 1981 - 1982

Activities: Treasurer, Farrah Law Society, Student Division; Treasurer-Secretary, Trial Advocacy Association Spectrum Summary Group

Vanderbilt University

B.A. | English

1981

Honors: Graduated magna cum laude; Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshmen Honor Societies); Attended Vanderbilt on a football scholarship Academic All-SEC Football Team, 1978

Life Member

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2006

Life Member

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2000

Executive Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review

Vanderbilt University School of Law

1984

Farrah Law Society Scholarship

University of Alabama School of Law

1982

American Jurisprudence Award--Criminal Law

University of Alabama School of Law

1982

Alabama State Bar

Member

1998 - Current

Texas State Bar

Member

1984 - 2002

Settlement Brochures

Law Seminars International (faculty member)

1991

Pitfalls in Hospital Liability

Medical Malpractice Conference

1988

Federal Jurisdiction, Service and Venue (Including What to Do If Your Case Is Removed)

Texas State Bar Civil Trial Course

1985

Punitive Damages: A Relic That Has Outlived Its Origins

Vanderbilt Law Review

1984

Special Project – An Analysis of the Legal, Social and Political Issues Raised by Asbestos Litigation

Vanderbilt Law Review

1983