"You cannot control whether you are the most intelligent or most eloquent lawyer, but you can control whether you are prepared, and you should always be the most prepared."

--Judge James O. Haley (grandfather)

Toby Dykes is a litigator who has defended cases involving claims of sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, disability, age, religion, race and sex discrimination, equal pay violations, as well as claims involving negligent and/or wanton supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and breach of contract. Toby also assists clients in analyzing employment issues. Toby frequently gives presentations to human resource groups on employment matters.

Before joining Constangy, Toby was an attorney with the law firm of Smith & Ely.

Professional Activities/Associations

• Alabama Bar Association
• Birmingham Bar Association
• Birmingham Young Lawyers

Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations

• Chairman, Tennis Committee at Vestavia Country Club
• Junior Patron at The Birmingham Museum of Art

Other Personal Background Information and Interests

• Mr. Dykes enjoys playing tennis and golf, reading, and spending time with his wife, Melanie, and two children, Katy and Ellis.