Shaun Capps is the founding principal of Shaun Capps Injury Law and is an award-winning attorney practicing exclusively in the area of personal injury. He has recovered millions of dollars for injury victims and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States with fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers being members. His core practice areas are Car Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability/Slip and Falls, Pedestrian Accidents, Dog Bites, and Medical Malpractice.
He was born and raised in Marion, South Carolina before moving to Amory, Mississippi. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/History and received his Juris Doctor from Birmingham School of Law. Shaun began his legal career while in law school by working for University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital in the Lien Unit where he distinguished himself by recovering millions of dollars from third parties.
Following a clerkship in the Domestic Relations Division of the Alabama Tenth Judicial Circuit in Jefferson County, Shaun began working at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys and quickly proved himself as a talented and relentless negotiator and began working directly under Owner and CEO Alexander Shunnarah, serving as his personal Case Manager for 3 years. He now leverages his unique skillset and claim experience to aggressively represent clients in their time of need and has recovered millions of dollars for clients. Shaun is Of Counsel with Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys.
Shaun has dedicated a significant portion of his practice to pro bono work to ensure justice and fairness to those who may not be able to afford private legal services. A proud member of the Christian Legal Society, in 2023, he conducts and participates in free legal aid workshops as well as volunteering his time to several churches and non-profit ministries across the country. When Shaun is away from the office, he is spending time with his wife Olya, daughter Solomiya and son Roman. They are members of Christian Life Church in Hoover and are active with many groups and are personally involved in various widow, orphan, and adoption ministries.
Admissions
- Alabama State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
Civic and Professional Affiliations
- Alabama State Bar
- Birmingham Bar Association
- Huntsville Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Alabama Association for Justice
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in English/History - University of Mississippi
- Juris Doctor - Birmingham School of Law
Recent Blog Posts
Wrongful Death Cases in Alabama
Insurance Adjusters: A Breakdown
FAQ About Auto Accidents
Auto Accidents in Alabama: What to do
Recommendations
- "I honestly do not know what I would have done without Shaun. I never thought I would need to hire an attorney but after getting the run around from the insurance company I got Shaun involved and I am so glad I did. Everything was handled and I had peace of mind. I am very pleased with how my cas...
- "I have nothing but great things to say about Shaun Capps! He took care of me from the beginning and made me feel like family. His staff was great to work with and seemed to be on top of everything. I would tell anybody who needed an attorney to use Shaun Capps and you will not be disappointed."
- Shaun is fantastic to work with. He carefully listens to the concerns of his clients, patiently answers questions and expertly navigates the complexities of the legal system. Most importantly he delivers results! I highly recommend Shaun for any accident or personal injury cases.