Growing up on a cattle farm in Safford Alabama, Alva Caine appreciated the value of hard work from a young age.
But when his father died while his siblings were all away at college, Alva learned firsthand how a sudden, unexpected loss could forever change one’s life.
Ever since, Alva has worked hard to provide accident victims and their families with the support they need to seek justice and change their lives forever.
He was commissioned a Lieutenant, serving as an aviator and army helicopter instructor pilot. He was later promoted to Captain while stationed at Camp Casey, Korea with the 7th Aviation Battalion of the 7th Infantry Division.
Upon returning to civilian life, Alva had three years of the GI Bill available to further his education. Armed with considerable life experience and a commitment to serving others, he graduated from Cumberland School of Law and obtained his LL.M. from Harvard in 1971.
Alva has been with Hare Wynn in some capacity ever since, and now serves as Of Counsel for the firm. Over the course of a decades-long career, Alva has represented hundreds of clients in a wide range of practice areas, from product liability to catastrophic injury.
For Alva, securing the successful outcome of a client’s case is a major responsibility. He understands the difficulties that families face in the wake of a sudden tragedy, and he feels a deep personal commitment to helping those families obtain the resources they need to recover.
Outside of the courtroom, Alva is a well-known legal scholar and professional leader. He has published for the Cumberland Law Review, and served as the president of both the Alabama Trial Lawyer’s Board of Governors and the Alabama State Bar Association. In his spare time, Alva enjoys working outdoors on his farm, horseback riding, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
With a lifetime of experience and an unwavering commitment to his clients, Alva has built a reputation as a compassionate advocate and a relentless trial attorney. Whether in the courtroom or on his farm, his dedication to hard work, justice, and family continues to define his legacy.
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