NALI MidWinter Conference 2025

Josh Wooten, CLI

Title: Investigation and Discovery: Enhancing the Discovery Process in Civil Litigation

Description: 

As the Lead Investigator at Cory Watson Attorneys, a prominent plaintiff’s injury law firm based in Birmingham, AL, with offices in Memphis and Nashville, TN, Josh Wooten, CLI, brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to legal investigations. With over 15 years of experience in criminal and civil investigations, he leverages a unique background in law enforcement and law firm investigations.

His expertise encompasses crash investigations and reconstruction, personal injury, class action, and product liability cases, along with specialized skills in case development, interviews, exhaustive research, and background investigations. A former police officer for the City of Hoover, he served in various roles, including Detective, Motor Officer, SWAT Officer, and Traffic Homicide Investigator, building a solid foundation in criminal and traffic cases.

A Certified Legal Investigator (CLI) and licensed private investigator in Alabama, Josh Wooten holds a Master of Justice Administration from Faulkner University and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies from Athens State University. His commitment to excellence and results-driven approach continues to support Cory Watson Attorneys in handling complex cases across the southeastern United States