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Samantha is passionate about representing individuals and standing up to the companies that take advantage of them.. Samantha graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Accounting in 2010. While earning her undergraduate degree she was a member of numerous honor societies including Gamma Beta Phi and the University Honors Program. Samantha went on to earn her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2013, where her accomplishments included earning the Labor Arbitration Best Paper Award, competing in the Campbell Moot Court Competition, and holding office in the Business Law Society.. After graduating law school, Samantha spent several years working in the Affirmative Action Office of the Jefferson County Commission. She conducted hundreds of investigations into discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims for Jefferson County employees at every level. Her experience with the County inspired her to move into private practice to represent plaintiffs in similar employment law matters.

Sam Maples is a seasoned trial attorney in many areas of civil litigation. He practices primarily personal injury law, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation. Sam has tried over 100 jury trials and over 200 bench across several Alabama counties. Sam has also successfully litigated cases in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.. In the past, Sam has served as a municipal attorney and a Contracts professor at the Birmingham School of Law. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice. Sam is also active in both the Bessemer and Birmingham Bar Associations.. Sam grew up in Bessemer, Alabama where both sets of his grandparents settled, after emigrating from Sicily in the early 1900s. His grandparents became an established Bessemer family known for hard work, business entrepreneurship, and community leadership.. Sam is married to Rita Strauss Maples, and has one daughter, Margo. Sam is a long-time member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He is also a member of the Italian American Heritage Society. Sam is an avid golfer, an Alabama football fan, and enjoys spending as much time as possible with family and friends when he is not engaged in his law practice.

Sam David Knight specializes in business litigation, representing and advising individuals and companies of all sizes. Mr. Knight represents clients in complex business litigation and other business-related disputes, including shareholder/partner disputes, business issues related to health care providers, construction-related business disputes, debtor/creditor disputes, and issues related to the dissolution of all kinds of businesses, including medical practices and law firms.

S. Hughston Nichols is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. Hughston is passionate about his work at the firm, offering personalized, one-on-one attention and compassionate guidance for his clients. With more than a decade in practice, he works tirelessly in pursuit of the maximum recovery his clients are owed when someone else's negligent actions cause them harm. He has successfully recovered million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families and has also helped individuals facing complex contract disputes. Contact the firm to schedule your free consultation today.

Ryan Lutz is a compassionate competitor. Inspired to enter the highly adversarial field of litigation after playing collegiate basketball, Ryan has successfully focused his competitive spirit toward helping those injured personally and economically by large corporations who place profits over safety and fairness. Ryan believes that helping people through the law gives ordinary people a voice, and his “win the day” approach to practicing law gives a powerful voice to those who need it.. Born and raised in Birmingham, Ryan earned his undergraduate degree from Auburn University before returning to Birmingham to pursue his Juris Doctor at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Since joining Cory Watson 11 years ago, Ryan served as class counsel for one certified nationwide class action against an automobile manufacturer, and two certified nationwide class actions against fireplace manufacturers. The fireplace manufacturers made dangerous glass front fireplaces that were severely injuring infants and toddlers who accidently touched the glass and suffered third degree burns. As a result of litigation, the fireplace industry changed its standards to require mandatory safety screens, preventing further harm to young children.. Ryan’s drive to help and connect to fellow citizens nationwide is evidenced by his work, his lifestyle, and his concern for children extends beyond the courtroom. He is a board member and current president of the Tumtum Tree Foundation, a charity that raises money for local children’s charities. The foundation has raised over $10,000,000.. When he’s not working, he and his wife are experiencing the joys of parenthood as they recently had their first child, Asher. Ryan also enjoys sports, exercise, travel, food, wine, and music.

Ruth Robinson is a mom and a lawyer and has served in these roles for over 20 years. As an attorney, she respects and realizes the importance of each of her client’s cases. Ruth recognizes the magnitude that injustices affect lives, and will work diligently for you to ensure that those children who are affected by divorce are considered first, not last.. Ruth Robinson is a native of Birmingham and graduate of Birmingham Southern College with an undergraduate degree in psychology. She attended Cumberland School of Law and received a scholarship for academic achievement. At Cumberland, Ruth was an Associate Editor of the Cumberland Law Review and graduated at the top of her class. She has represented clients in all Court Circuits across the State of Alabama. Ruth’s passion for helping others and advocating for those in need is the reason she became an attorney. The terms of your final divorce settlement may have a large impact on your life for the coming months and years, potentially affecting your financial stability, your standard of living, and even your ability to have a meaningful relationship with your children. Who you choose as your advocate will have everything to do with your future.. Let us guide you through this trying time and assist you and your family in coming to a place of agreement, no matter how complex the situation may be. You deserve to have a qualified family law attorney representing your best interest every step of the way.. “I will be happy to help you fight for your children, your financial assets, and I will keep you up-to-date on your file throughout the entire process.” -Ruth

Rodney Davis is an attorney in Birmingham, Alabama. His areas of practice include personal injury, 18-wheeler and car wrecks, social security disability, slip and falls, and civil rights. A native of Hillsboro, Alabama, Rodney discovered that he had a love for research, writing, and interacting with others on a daily basis as a child. When it came to choosing a career, Rodney sought to find a way to combine these skills with the one thing he is most passionate about—helping others. Thus, he set out to pursue a dream of becoming an attorney, and he has not stopped helping people since.. Mr. Davis graduated from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law where he served as Communicator of the Christian Legal Society, Senior Editor of the Faulkner Law Review and member of various other organizations including the Faulkner Law Board of Advocates.. While a student, Davis became a Jones Public Interest Fellow in the Jones Public Interest Society and was awarded the Ellen Brooks Merit Award. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Davis graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, and was a Senior Staff Sports Writer for the Kaleidoscope Newspaper. Outside of work he enjoys fishing, golfing and music.. Mr. Davis is admitted to practice in all Alabama state courts, the Northern District Court of Alabama and the Middle District Court of Alabama.

Robert counsels and represents public and private companies, entrepreneurs, venture capital and private equity groups, boards of directors and business owners on matters related to corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private placements, private equity, securities, tax, commercial and private lending (senior, mezzanine and subordinated credit facilities), corporate governance (counsel to corporate officers and board members) and related business law matters.. Additionally, Robert advises clients in the areas of strategic business and tax planning, entity selection and formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and structuring, negotiating, drafting and completing purchase, sale, finance, and restructuring transactions.. He is frequently honored by peers and ranking organizations for outstanding accomplishment in the field of corporate law, including most recently being named the 2016 “M&A Attorney of the Year” by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).. Representative Transactions:Sale of equity interests in a National Basketball Association team and sports arena to a U.S. based private equity group.Sale of U.S. based aerospace tooling manufacturing companies to U.K. based publicly traded company.. Sale of pharmacy benefit management company to NASDAQ listed company.. Acquisition of software licensing company by world's leading mainframe-dedicated software company.Recapitalization and acquisition of controlling interest in U.S. based publicly traded company by European based private equity group.Acquisition of division of NYSE listed company engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling medical products and devices.Sale of equity interests in affiliated group of companies engaged in the business of owning and operating manufactured housing communities located throughout U.S. to publicly traded REIT.Recapitalization of NASDAQ listed financial services company engaged in the business of providing and servicing loans used to finance commercial real estate and manufactured homes.Sale of software licensing company to NASDAQ listed software licensing and networking company.Sale of equity interests in a food industry equipment manufacturing company with world-wide operations to strategic buyer.Recapitalization and refinancing of affiliated companies engaged in the business of inter-coastal oil barging.Sale of regional industrial roofing companies to roofing industry consolidator in roll-up transaction.Acquisition of manufacturer and distributor of aluminum extrusions with national operations by private equity group.Sale of equity interests in manufacturer and distributor of optical lens and optical lens coatings to publicly traded strategic buyer.Recapitalization and financing of automotive leather supplier with international operations.Recapitalization and acquisition of controlling interest in U.S. based machine tool manufacturing company by China based equipment manufacturing company with world-wide operations.

Richard was born and raised in Madison, MS. He graduated high school from Madison Central and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. Richard then moved to Birmingham where he attended and earned his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Richard is married to the former Christina Zapf of Brisbane, Australia. He has two children, Trey and Della. He attends church regularly in Montevallo, AL.  In his free time, Richard enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.  He is a full time practicing attorney with The Rose Law Firm, LLC of Birmingham where he handles domestic relations matters.

Richard Smith, one of the founding partners of Christian & Small and a partner with its predecessor, Rives & Peterson, has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation group for his entire legal career. He served as the firm’s Managing Partner for five years. Richard’s practice focuses primarily on complex and corporate litigation for clients in the financial services, health care and construction industries, as well as corporate entities in other industries. His extensive litigation experience includes having tried over 160 jury trials to a verdict in over 30 Alabama counties and all three Alabama federal district courts. He obtained successful results for his clients in over 90% of those cases.. In recent years, Richard has arbitrated more than 30 cases before the American Arbitration Association, the National Association of Security Dealers, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other arbitration panels. He has been appointed as an arbitrator, mediator, and receiver in several business litigation disputes. Because of Richard’s vast trial experience combined with his knowledge of the insurance industry, he is frequently retained as an expert to consult and testify in insurance cases dealing with bad faith and coverage disputes.

Richard Frankowski is the founding member of The Frankowski Firm, LLC.  His firm is based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada and has additional offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Nashville, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Manhattan, Sacramento, and San Francisco. He has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in civil litigation.  His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions and direct and derivative shareholder cases.  Richard also represents individual brokers in employment cases against broker dealers.  Mr. Frankowski is a 5.0 Preeminent AV-rated attorney and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers.  In 2012, National Trial Lawyers named Mr. Frankowski one of Alabama's top 100 lawyers.  Currently, Richard served on the Board of Directors for the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, an international organization dedicated to investor protection.  He currently serves as Vice President and Treasurer of the PIABA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity with a core mission of educating investors to prevent investment abuse and to level the playing field for investors in FINRA arbitrtation.

Rebecca Pritchett is an experienced environmental, natural resources, and oil and gas attorney, focusing on the Intersection of Government and Business. With a deep background in environmental and natural resources law, Rebecca’s practice includes environmental permitting and compliance, enforcement defense, brownfield redevelopment, hazardous waste, CERCLA contribution and cost recovery, water quality, water rights, oil & gas exploration and production, mining, timber, legislative drafting, and lobbying.. Rebecca advises developers, property owners, and lenders during the redevelopment of urban and rural brownfield properties and landowners with issues related to wetlands, endangered species, concentrated animal feeding operations, borrow pits, and the construction of logging roads. She has litigated environmental cases in federal and state courts and administrative hearings before state environmental agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rebecca helps clients deal with all aspects of contaminated property, from environmental permitting and reporting requirements to brownfield redevelopment, financial incentives, and financing options. She also represents clients in CERCLA/Superfund matters, including negotiating administrative orders with EPA, performing multi-party cost allocations, managing cooperating groups of potentially responsible parties (PRPs), and bringing cost recovery actions on behalf of PRP groups.. Rebecca assists commercial, industrial, and municipal utility clients in Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act issues, including regulatory compliance, internal environmental audits, permitting, citizen suit defense, and administrative enforcement defense. Rebecca also works with estate planning and administration attorneys in planning and administering estates with potentially contaminated property.. Rebecca also represents operators, working interest owners, and mineral owners in matters before the Alabama Oil & Gas Board and environmental regulatory matters.. Rebecca earned her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she also received a Certificate of Completion in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Further, she received her B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and recently served on their Foundation Board. She credits her public relations background as a critical factor in her ability to create a unique and creative strategy to help solve her clients’ issues and meet their goals.. Rebecca is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the past chair of its environmental and natural resources section, actively involved in the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s Leadership Council, and the former president of Birmingham Commercial Real Estate Women (BirminghamCREW). She is a former regulator, having served for eight years on the Alabama Oil & Gas Board where she oversaw the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the state. She is Alabama’s appointee to the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission’s Environmental Committee. Rebecca has held numerous leadership roles in the American Bar Association since joining in 1994, including serving on the Section of Environment, Energy and Resources’ governing Council. Rebecca serves as the National Wildlife Federation’s Eastern Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors and is past president of the Alabama Wildlife Federation.

Ray Foushee is a native of Pelham, Alabama. He focuses on federal labor and employment law, personal injury claims, and worker’s compensation claims.. Mr. Foushee received his undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham where he majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He then earned a law degree from Birmingham School of Law where he graduated in the top ten of his class.. When he is not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and watching Alabama football.

R. Andrew “Andy” Jones is a man of action—inspired by those who take bold strides to help others. His favorite quote, “Do what you can, where you are, with what you have,” comes from the invigorating words of President Teddy Roosevelt, and it reflects the values that Andy holds dear in his personal and professional life.. From an early age, Andy was interested in becoming a lawyer to make a positive impact on others. Since joining Cory Watson Attorneys as a summer law clerk in 2011, Andy quickly distinguished himself among his colleagues and clients. Within three years of becoming an attorney, he was tapped as co-lead of the firm’s Asbestos Practice where he helped obtain over $20 million dollars in settlements for clients. He also had success as a litigator by fighting for a case that had a positive impact on future wrongful death cases statewide.. In the community, Andy is involved in the Birmingham Bar Association and Alabama Association for Justice, in the sections of these organizations that allow young lawyers to share innovative ideas that lead to better results for their clients. Andy also mentors local college students looking to attend law school through Birmingham Southern College’s Panther Partnership Program. Among his accomplishments and awards, Jones has been a voice of influence as the Associate Editor for the Cumberland Law Review and as a contributing writer for the American Association for Justice’s Newsletter.. Before becoming an attorney at Cory Watson, Andy has always been a true Alabama native. He grew up in Alabaster, graduated from Shades Mountain Christian School in Bluff Park, attended The University of Alabama, earned his law degree at the Cumberland School of Law, and has never lived outside of North or Central Alabama. When he’s not in court or in the office, Andy and his family can be found outdoors enjoying the natural beauty of his home state. His favorite pastimes include hiking, rock climbing, and trail running.

Providing aggressive, skillful representation in all areas of domestic relations for twenty-five years.

Preston Miller grew up in Cullman, Alabama. He now lives in Birmingham with his wife. As a Beeson Scholar, Preston graduated from Samford University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Film. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2014 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2014.. Preston has long held an interest in fighting for the rights of hard-working Alabamians. Before attending Cumberland, Preston served for over a year as a Regional Coordinator with Impact Alabama through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. He assisted with vision screenings for children in Pre-K programs and helped with tax preparation for families across Alabama. Following his work with Impact Alabama, he worked in the public policy arena, seeking to expand opportunities for Alabamians across the economic spectrum.. Preston was a Presidential Scholar at Cumberland School of Law . He was also member of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, America’s oldest law review dedicated solely to trial advocacy. His writing focused specifically on work-related disputes and workers’ rights. He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar Young Lawyers Section. Preston also volunteers as a mentor to students from Birmingham City Schools through the Southtown Leadership program. He and his wife live in Birmingham.

Practice areas include: Post-Conviction, Criminal Appeals, and Criminal Defense.. Gabrielle “Gabby” Humber is originally from Alexander City, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in technical english and a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in human development and family studies. She then earned her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, graduating in the top 20% of her class and scoring in the 98th percentile on the Uniform Bar Exam. While in law school, she earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Procedure II and Cybercrime and was an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. Gabby has been at Maxwell & Tillman since August 2020 in the Post Conviction Department and specializes in Rule 32 Petitions, trial transcript review, parole representation, and resentencing petitions.

Phil’s practice is devoted to civil litigation, including topics related to complex business litigation, health care related issues, and employment matters at the trial and appellate levels.  He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. Phil handles a diverse spectrum of commercial litigation including matters involving employment and civil rights, contractual disputes, medical malpractice and construction issues.. Phil is licensed to practice law in the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama, the 11th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

Personal injury attorney John W. Haley comes from a family of lawyers. Following in his father's footsteps, John has been practicing law for more than 35 years and has been with Hare Wynn since 1980. While his legal experience encompasses a multitude of areas, he now focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and business litigation matters. John has earned the highest possible peer review rating, AV Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized The Best Lawyers in America® for his outstanding word. He has tried hundreds of cases in the courtroom; call the firm for a free consultation!

Personal injury attorney Gary Anderson is specialized in Environmental Law. Over the course of his career, he has successfully assisted hundreds of clients in asbestos exposure cases, skillfully obtaining the financial compensation they were eligible for. The lawyer’s areas of practice also include CERCLA claims, pharmaceutical litigation and FELA railroad injuries, as well as complex community exposure cases. Gary Anderson is currently a member of several professional groups and associations, such as the American Association for Justice, the Birmingham Bar Association, and the Alabama Association for Justice.. After having earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Administration from Auburn University, the attorney completed a master’s program in Business Administration at the Cumberland School of Law and Samford University. The receiving of his Juris Doctor Degree followed shortly after, and Gary Anderson was subsequently admitted to the Alabama State Bar. He is also licensed to provide legal representation to people injured by defective vaccines before the United States Court of Federal Claims.. With a pragmatic approach in relationship with his clients, Gary Anderson has achieved impressive results for numerous victims of toxic exposure. The attorney is willing to go to great lengths for everyone who requests his services. As most of his clients struggle with terrible diseases, Gary Anderson constantly encourages them to prioritize their health and treatment while he takes care of all the required legal matters in order to recover the maximum compensation available for them. At the moment, he is affiliated with Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama.

Personal injury attorney Ashley Reitz Peinhardt is dedicated to standing up to major corporations and insurance companies in pursuit of justice for her clients. She has fought for and won multi-million dollar jury verdicts on behalf of injured victims and considers it an honor to fight for the rights of those affected by someone else’s negligence. Ashley regularly handles cases involving birth injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence, class actions, and more. Her exceptional work has earned her recognition from a number of prestigious, nationwide organizations. Call Hare Wynn for a free consultation!

Personal injury attorney Alva C. Caine has been a member of the Hare Wynn team since 1971. As Of Counsel for the firm, he provides valuable insight and legal assistance for a vast array of complex and difficult cases. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Alva spent three years with the United States Army before ultimately deciding to pursue a career in law. His extensive career has earned him an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest rating possible, and recognition from The Best Lawyers in America®. Call Hare Wynn today for a free case evaluation!

Partnering with small business owners and their employees, providing turn-key solutions and legal representation.

Partner of Cicio & Cicio, P.C., General Practice Attorney specializing in civil litigation, workers' compensation, automobile accidents, slip and fall, condemnation, Social Security disability, tax appeals, Probate and Estate Planning.