About Us

  • Our History

    McGrath Law Firm is a Civil Litigation Practice concentrating on representing the rights of homeowners in New Construction Home Defects, Termite & Pest Control Claims and Real Estate Fraud. Thomas S. McGrath is a graduate of Cumberland Law School and is admitted to practice in Alabama, Illinois and Colorado. He has represented Northern Alabama Homeowners for over 16 years and has achieved multiple verdicts and settlements for his clients in excess of $1,000.000.00.

  • Our Office....Your Home

    The attorneys of McGrath Law Firm focus exclusively on construction and consumer law. We take a hands-on approach with our clients every day. We can often identify the presence of construction defects (especially those in cracked brick veneer) with a few simple checks around your home. You have every right to a home that is free of major construction defects.

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McGrath is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). McGrath is also a frequent lecturer and faculty member with the National College of Advocacy (AAJ), where he was named a "Diplomat" in trial advocacy - its highest designation for courtroom skills. He has instructed other lawyers at numerous colleges and seminars in over 15 states. McGrath has also lectured at educational programs for the Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee Justice Associations.

How We Get Paid:

McGrath Law Firm handles almost all construction defect cases on a contingency basis, which means we take a percentage of the gross recovery as our compensation. Unless our firm recovers for you, you owe us nothing. McGrath Law Firm will advance the costs including expert testimonial or inspection costs. There are no upfront costs to our clients.

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How To Choose An Attorney:

Hiring an attorney to represent your case against a bad builder is an important decision. It is essential to choose a partner with focused experience within Construction Law and who is passionate about defending homeowners' rights. For over 15 years, McGrath Law Firm has represented thousands of homeowners and families whose homes are damaged from construction defects and shoddy workmanship.

Use the following questions to help guide your decision in selecting the best Construction Lawyer for your individual situation.

  • What is your experience in this field? How long have you practiced in this legal area?
  • Have you defended builders in the past?
  • In which subcategories of construction law do you have expertise? Subcategories of construction law include structural defects, landscaping defects, building envelope defects, and home system defects to name a few.
  • What are some representative cases?
  • What are your rates and how will you bill me?
  • How will you keep me informed of progress in my case?

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