Thomas W. H. Buck Jr.

Maynard Nexsen, PC

Tommy practices appellate, complex, and commercial litigation at Maynard Nexsen in Birmingham, where he has practiced for 10 years. He has extensive experience as an appellate lawyer, especially before the Alabama Supreme Court, where he has secured numerous victories for his clients, including several jury-verdict reversals. He has also presented oral argument before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and served as a law clerk to former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell. He currently serves as a member of the Supreme Court of Alabama’s Standing Committee on the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure. Given his substantial familiarity with the appellate process, Tommy often serves as an advisor to clients in the midst of high-stakes trials, identifying issues and strategies for setting up successful appeals.

In addition to his appellate work, Tommy’s complex litigation practice spans a variety of industries and subject matter. He frequently represents defendants sued in whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act, and he has represented individual, corporate, and governmental clients across a wide range of proceedings including wrongful-death actions, contract disputes, personal injury cases, and constitutional litigation.  Tommy has been named to the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum and has been recognized as One to Watch by Best Lawyers.

Before attending law school, Tommy served as a Surface Warfare Officer, Public Affairs Officer, and admiral’s aide in the United States Navy. Tommy received his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. He also holds a B.S. in Political Science and English from Vanderbilt University and an M.T.S. from Candler School of Theology.