Carl “Trey” K.  Dowdey, III

Carl “Trey” K.  Dowdey, III, represents employers, insurance providers and claims professionals in various workers’ compensation cases throughout Alabama. Trey also defends employers against retaliatory discharge and co-employee liability claims, and handles automobile and premises liability defense litigation. 

Trey has experience trying both civil jury and bench trials and presenting oral argument to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, Trey is a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps with the U.S. Army Reserve and is the commander of the 139^th Legal Operations Detachment. Previously, he commanded the 10^th Legal Operations Detachment and was assigned as the staff judge advocate for the 412^th Theater Engineer Command, serving as the senior legal adviser to a two-star general.

Trey has tried dozens of workers’ compensation cases and won several defense verdicts, saving clients in excess of $750,000 of alleged damages or workers’ compensation benefits in some matters. Additionally, Trey has argued numerous motions in open, federal and bankruptcy court.

Trey has prosecuted dozens of courts-martial cases while on active duty and managed or handled hundreds of administrative separation boards. He has personally taken hundreds of depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses and doctors.

In addition to his extensive litigation experience, Trey was selected for promotion to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. His experience in the U.S. Army Reserve further elevates his ability to communicate with clients and senior business leaders in a clear and concise manner in order to better understand their business objectives and legal needs. Trey serves as chair of the Alabama State Bar Military Law Committee, and he has served on the committee for over a decade. Trey is also an active member in his community, serving on the Board of Trustees of Shades Crest Baptist Church, and he has coached soccer for two of his sons.