About Billy Carpenter Burney
Billy Carpenter Burney II began his path to the law in Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama in 1989, then continued his studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1992. The timeline from undergraduate study to law school was compact but steady. He finished school and entered the bar in the same year.
After law school, Burney moved quickly into practice. He joined the Alabama State Bar in 1992 and has maintained that membership continuously. He is also a member of the Morgan County Bar Association since 1992. His credentials include admission to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, allowing him to handle matters in both state and federal forums.
Burney’s professional affiliations suggest the contours of his practice. He holds membership in the Alabama Association for Justice (ATAJ), which brings together trial lawyers around civil litigation issues. He is also listed with Alabama Family Law, indicating engagement with family law matters. Those associations, alongside his long-standing local bar membership, point to a lawyer who works across several kinds of court proceedings and case types.
Much of Burney’s work is carried out through a family firm. He practices at Burney & Burney, where he has been associated for years. The firm’s name implies a close, possibly multigenerational practice, and his continued membership in local and state bar organizations suggests steady involvement in his community’s legal life. He appears in filings and court dockets in Morgan County and has the federal admission needed for cases that require removal or federal jurisdiction.
Colleagues and opposing counsel would describe him by his courtroom presence and steady calendar. He has navigated both local courtrooms and federal procedures. That dual access shapes how he prepares cases and advises clients on jurisdictional choices and procedural steps.
Today, Burney remains an active member of the Alabama bar and continues to practice at Burney & Burney. He handles matters brought in Alabama courts and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, applying his years of experience to cases across those jurisdictions.
