Birmingham employment lawyers for workplace discrimination and wrongful firing

Work should not cost you your dignity

Standing up for employees across Alabama

A job is often the center of stability for a household. When an employer discriminates, harasses, or retaliates, it can ripple into every part of life. Maxwell Tillman represents workers in Birmingham and surrounding counties who face unfair treatment, especially Black employees and other underrepresented people who are too often treated as disposable.


We help clients take action without feeling alone against a company’s power.

Issues we handle

Where workplace violations show up

We represent employees dealing with workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environments, wrongful termination, and retaliation for speaking up. Alabama is an at-will state, but firing or mistreating someone for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons is illegal.


If you are unsure whether your situation crosses a legal line, we will explain what the law protects and what steps make sense next.

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How we approach employment cases

Careful planning from the start

Employment claims often require quick filings with agencies like the EEOC. We help you document what happened, preserve communications, and decide whether to pursue negotiation, an EEOC claim, or a lawsuit. Our goal is not just to win a case, but to restore your footing and protect your future.

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Employment law FAQs

Straight answers for working people

  • What counts as wrongful termination

    Termination based on race, sex, disability, age, religion, retaliation, or protected leave can qualify even in an at-will state.

  • Do I need proof

    Direct evidence is rare. We build cases using patterns, comparisons, records, and witness accounts.

  • How long do I have to act

    Many EEOC deadlines in Alabama are short. Acting early protects your options.

Get support

Talk with an employment attorney

If your workplace has become unsafe, humiliating, or unfair, do not wait for it to get worse. Maxwell Tillman is ready to review what happened and help you decide your next move.