Broadus Spivey
A Legend
Broadus Spivey (1936 - 2021) was one of the most-respected lawyers in America and a true legal legend. In his trial practice of 57 years he tried over 600 cases and handled over 140 appeals. In his remarkable career he tried a wide variety of cases – car wrecks, products liability, civil rights, divorce, paternity, libel and slander, business litigation, and criminal, including capital murder.
Broadus served as president of numerous trial lawyer organizations and was recognized over 50 times by peer groups for his ethical and zealous representation of clients. Broadus was always there for people who needed help but could not afford an attorney. His standard fee – a chocolate milk shake.
As busy as he was, Broadus always took time to be a mentor. His 80th birthday party was attended by 78 lawyers who had clerked for him over the years - men and women who learned the practice of law from a true master. I had the good fortune to be one of those clerks and to practice with Broadus for 46 years.
Broadus Spivey may not be in a class by himself, but it doesn’t take long to check the roll.
Broadus Spivey Celebration
“No matter your troubles, bear them with grace and remember there are no small cases for clients.”
