Nathan VanDerVeer
Founder, Bodewell Law
Nathan “Nate” VanDerVeer — Personal-Injury Lawyer for Alabama, Mississippi & Georgia
Trial-ready representation for catastrophic injury and wrongful death
Nathan “Nate” VanDerVeer is a veteran personal-injury attorney licensed in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Since 2007, he has helped clients recover compensation* after car, motorcycle, and truck crashes; wrongful-death tragedies; slip-and-fall injuries; dangerous consumer products; defective auto parts; and unsafe drugs and medical devices.
A proven trial lawyer, Nate has litigated thousands of cases in state and federal courts nationwide—securing jury verdicts and strategic settlements that force insurers to pay full value. His multi-state admissions allow him to pursue claims in the jurisdiction that best serves an injured client, whether that means Mobile, Birmingham, Atlanta, Jackson, or federal court in between.
| Nate at a Glance | What It Means for Clients |
|---|---|
| Multi-state licensure (AL · MS · GA · DC) | Flexibility to file where venue, law, and jurisdiction strengthen your case |
| Trial-first approach | Insurers take demands seriously when the lawyer is ready—and willing—to try the case |
| Catastrophic injury focus | Serious cases built with experts, evidence, and a clear plan to prove damages |
| Bodewell rapid-response resources | Early scene work, data preservation, and witness outreach before evidence disappears |
Why Nate’s Background Matters
Before law school, Nate earned his B.A. cum laude in Political Science from Auburn University. At Mississippi College School of Law, he honed courtroom skills on the Moot Court Board and led the Mississippi Trial Lawyers—Student Division. That foundation shows up today in clear storytelling, disciplined trial preparation, and persuasive arguments built for juries.
How Nate Builds Trial-Ready Cases
| Phase | What We Do |
|---|---|
| Early investigation | Accident-scene preservation, black-box downloads, witness outreach, expert retention |
| Medical-record analysis | Turning complex diagnoses into clear, jury-ready proof of harm and future needs |
| Negotiation leverage | Using verdict-ready preparation to push settlement offers toward full value |
| Trial readiness | If the case needs a jury, we are prepared—motions, exhibits, experts, and testimony |
Types of Cases Nate Handles
Nate focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters. For a complete overview of the firm’s services, visit our Areas of Practice page.
- Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes
- Dangerous products, defective auto parts, unsafe drugs and devices
- Premises liability (falls, unsafe property conditions)
- Wrongful death claims and catastrophic injury litigation
Bar Admissions & Professional Memberships
Alabama · Mississippi · Georgia · District of Columbia
U.S. District Courts — N.D. AL, S.D. MS, M.D. GA, and others
Free Case Review — Pay Nothing Unless We Win
Injured by someone else’s negligence? Call 205-533-7878 or request a consultation online. Nate VanDerVeer and the Bodewell trial team handle the paperwork, confront the insurance company, and pursue every dollar the law allows—so you can focus on healing.
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page provides general information, not legal advice.
