
About Tom
Tom Methvin serves as the Managing Attorney at Beasley Allen Law Firm, a position he has held since 1998. He began his legal career with the firm immediately after graduating from law school, and it remains the only professional home he’s ever known. Since 1998, he has led the firm to become a national powerhouse in providing legal services and representation to victims of wrongdoing.
Tom began his legal career at Beasley Allen, representing victims of consumer fraud, many of whom were illiterate or uneducated. His dedication to justice has been a driving force throughout his career. Under his leadership, Beasley Allen has secured billions in verdicts and settlements for clients. Tom’s innovative approach of organizing the firm into sections based on case type has allowed the lawyers to concentrate on specific areas while also being on the cutting edge in their legal fields. This was not an organizational practice done at that time.
His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Harold Albritton Pro Bono Leadership Award in 2014, which honors individuals who have enhanced the human dignity of others by improving pro bono services to the state’s poor and disadvantaged. His commitment to pro bono work also earned him a feature in the Alabama State Bar’s “30 Faces of Pro Bono” series, recognizing his significant contributions to expanding access to justice. Additionally, the Montgomery County Volunteer Lawyers Program named its annual volunteer lawyer of the year honor the “Tom Methvin Volunteer Lawyer of the Year Award.”
Throughout his career, Tom has led or contributed to several landmark cases. He was the lead attorney in Carlisle v. Whirlpool, which resulted in a $581 million judgment in Hale County, Alabama. This was the largest predatory lending verdict in American history. He served as co-counsel in Johnson v. Mercury Finance Company, which resulted in a $45 million jury verdict. Tom was also involved in Davis v. Associates, which resulted in a $35 million jury verdict, and played a key role in Gallant v. Prudential, which resulted in a $25 million jury verdict. Overall, Tom has been involved in over 50 cases that have resulted in settlements or verdicts in excess of $1 billion. His work has made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals and has helped to hold large corporations accountable for their actions.
Tom’s commitment to justice is evident in his extensive pro bono work and his efforts to increase access to legal services for those in need. As president of the Alabama State Bar from 2009 to 2010, he focused on Access to Justice and increasing pro bono services. Tom’s dedication to helping those who cannot afford legal representation has been a cornerstone of his career.
Born in Eufaula, Alabama, Tom Methvin has always carried a deep compassion for those in need—a value instilled in him by his father’s unwavering belief in protecting the vulnerable. Beyond his professional achievements, Tom is a devoted family man. He met his wife, Amy, while attending law school at Cumberland, and together they’ve built a close-knit family. They have two sons, Rucker and Slade, and have been blessed with their first granddaughter, Lucy.
Education
Tom graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in corporate finance. He then earned his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1988. During his time at law school, Tom was actively involved in various legal activities and organizations, which helped shape his commitment to justice and advocacy for the underprivileged.
- Alabama (1988)
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