About Hirlye R Lutz
Hirlye R Lutz III trained across Alabama. He earned his law degree at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. Earlier studies include time at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Bachelor of Science from Auburn University. Those academic stops set the groundwork for a legal career rooted in the state.
After law school he entered practice in Alabama and eventually joined Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris. He works there as a lawyer, handling cases and representing clients in state matters. His work at the firm has been steady and client-focused, relying on courtroom preparation and case management rather than public profile.
Lutz is an active member of several professional organizations. He belongs to the Alabama State Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association. Nationally, he holds membership in the American Association for Justice, and he participates in the Alabama Association for Justice locally. Outside of strictly legal groups, he serves on the board of the TumTum Tree Foundation, a role that connects him to community and philanthropic efforts.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation and practical in courtroom settings. He tends to take a measured approach to litigation, preferring detailed factual development and careful advocacy over headline-grabbing tactics. That approach aligns with the institutional environment at his firm, where cases are often handled by teams that emphasize thorough investigation and client communication.
In the office he splits time between client meetings, depositions and courtroom appearances. He also devotes time to mentoring newer attorneys and working with support staff to maintain case progress. His bar memberships and association work keep him plugged into continuing legal education and local legal practice developments.
Outside work he is involved in community activities through the TumTum Tree Foundation and local legal networks. He remains based in Alabama and practices under the license of the state bar. He currently practices at Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris in Alabama, handling litigation and client representation for matters arising in the state.
