Founded by Roger D. Burton in 1978 the firm has grown to handle all areas of tort and plaintiff law. 

 The Burton Law Firm has over 35 years of experience in handling plaintiff litigation including: Auto Accidents, 18-Wheeler Accidents, Rail Road Injuries, Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accidents, Job Injuries, Construction Accidents, Workers Compensation, and Personal Injury. 

 Over 35 years of experience in plaintiff trial litigation. 

The firm's offices are located in The Rogers-Taylor Manor. The home is registered as a National Historical Landmark and is included in the Five Points South historic district of downtown Birmingham. The Rogers-Taylor Manor was first built in 1900 by G.H. Rogers and is said to be one of the best and earliest examples of Georgian Revival architecture in the area. Rogers-Taylor Manor has undergone two major renovations, one in 1985 and another in 2009.