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Kelly R. Knight has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. She has been actively practicing law since 2001 and has extensive experience and understanding in matters of family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury. Kelly is an active member of the Birmingham community.

Karen Salter is a former Registered Nurse and Accident Injury Attorney who represents individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Her primary areas of practice are automobile, motorcycle and ATV accidents, children's injuries, hospital employee and nursing negligence, nursing home abuse and defective products.

Joshua Paul Jones is an experienced criminal defense and family law attorney with over 9 years of experience. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Jones has the ability to handle a variety of criminal and family law cases. Please call the Joshua Paul Jones, Attorney at Law, LLC law firm to speak with him about your case.

Joshua is a Birmingham native and 2012 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he studied History and Political Science. After graduating from UAB, Joshua worked in sales at a large, multinational company. During this time, Joshua gained an appreciation for the challenges and potential abuse that employees face on a daily basis. It was this experience that motivated Joshua to go back to law school.. Joshua graduated from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in May 2017. Joshua was named to the Dean's List 5 times during law school. As a first year law student at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Joshua was awarded the Best Paper Award for Constitutional Law I and was selected to compete in the First Year Moot Court Competition. Joshua was an active member of the Samford Campus Veterans Association and the Judge James Edwin Horton Inn of Court.. Joshua is also a veteran and is currently serving in the Army Reserve. In 2009, Joshua deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where his unit conducted convoy security operations throughout southern Afghanistan. Joshua was recently selected to receive a commission as a 1st Lieutenant and will continue his military service as a Judge Advocate in the Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps.. Joshua and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of two wonderful children. In his free time, Joshua enjoys reading books about early American history, running, and playing with his kids.

Josh Vick joined Goldasich & Associates in 2011.  Raised in Camden, Alabama, Josh received his undergraduate degree from Auburn University.  After graduating from Auburn, he lived in Washington, DC where he worked in the United States Senate.. He later returned to Alabama to pursue a Juris Doctor degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. While in law school, Josh clerked for three years with a Birmingham, Alabama firm specializing in consumer protection and complex class action litigation.. Josh’s practice is entirely devoted to civil litigation, with an emphasis on catastrophic injuries, products liability, commercial/business litigation, and medical malpractice.. In his first jury trial with the Goldasich & Associates trial team, Josh helped the firm obtain a $3.5 million verdict in a medical malpractice action filed in Walker County, Alabama.  The verdict was the largest for a medical malpractice claim in the history of Walker County, and was recently affirmed by the Supreme Court of Alabama. His other recent results include a $3 million settlement of a medical malpractice claim, a $1.4 million settlement of a product liability claim and a half-million dollar settlement of a commercial contract dispute.

Joseph Somma is a Family Law attorney practicing for the last 16 years out of Birmingham Alabama. In addition to family law, Mr. Somma also provides help to clients with real estate & probate matters. Before entering the legal field Mr. Somma studied political science at the University of Mississippi and then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor.. Mr. Somma’s philosophy is to provide caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable services for clients, while truly listening to the needs of his clients. Joseph has the unique approach prefering to have a smaller number of clients who use him for all their legal needs and who feel comfortable and confident in his representation.. When he is not practicing law Mr. Somma enjoys woodworking, his dogs, home improvement, spending time with friends and enjoying classic car collecting and restoration.

Joseph Cannizzo Jr. graduated from Rutgers School of Law, Camden, in May of 2019. While attending law school, he participated in the Honorable Judith H. Wizmur Bankruptcy Pro Bono Project and clerked at the law firm of Drinkwater & Goldstein, gaining invaluable experience in the field of personal injury litigation. Having previously worked at a geriatric care community for over a decade, Mr. Cannizzo is intimately familiar with the proper standards of care nursing homes and assisted living communities are held to, and he is passionate about holding such facilities accountable in instances of elder abuse or neglect.. Subsequently, he also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, specializing in Casino Gaming Law & Regulation. While attending Boyd, he authored a peer-reviewed legal treatise entitled, “Hoagies & Hot Slots: How Convenience Store Slot Parlors Could Revive Atlantic City,” published by the International Center for Gaming Regulation.. Mr. Cannizzo is a member of the Alabama Bar and a member of the United States Federal Court for the Southern District of Alabama and the Eastern District of Michigan.. Mr. Cannizzo is the Managing Attorney of Lento Law Group’s Birmingham Alabama Office and with a personal ethos to never give up and a lifelong dedication to people and community, his passion is channeled towards advocating for individuals, families, or groups across all levels of legal services and getting results for them no matter how challenging.. Trained to represent clients and corporations in a variety of litigation matters, from case initiation through settlements, trials, and appeals, Mr. Cannizzo represents distinction, devotion, and diligence in always pursuing a favorable outcome for his clients.

Jonathan W. Cooner is a personal injury attorney at Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C., specializing in personal injury; automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents; and wrongful death matters. Cooner graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in political science, before receiving his Juris Doctor from the Birmingham School of Law.. Cooner served in the JAG Corps of the United States Army Reserves for 8 years as a non-commissioned officer and was a member of the 213th Legal Operations Detachment.. Cooner is actively involved in the American Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association and in 2018 was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court.   He enjoys playing tennis and golf, and resides in Birmingham, Alabama.

Jonathan Green devotes his practice to Elder Law (Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Medicaid and Probate). Jonathan is a 1994 graduate of Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1997 from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.. Jonathan is admitted to practice before all Alabama Courts and the United States Supreme Court.  Jonathan is a member of the Elder Law Section of the Alabama Bar, and the Probate Section of the Birmingham Bar Association.

Jonathan Brown is the founder of J.B. Brown Criminal Trial Practice, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama. He focuses on criminal defense and works on cases involving drug trafficking, murder, white-collar crimes, and more. He regularly attends federal, state, and municipal courts, handling felonies and misdemeanors. He also handles pre-charge allegations, working aggressively to stop false accusations before they become formal charges.. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Brown earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama. He then obtained his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. During law school, he was part of the National Trial Team, won two national trial competitions, and was on the Dean's List every semester. He also received several honors, including being named a Merit Scholar in Criminal Procedure.. As a Birmingham criminal defense attorney, he has successfully had cases dismissed and won favorable outcomes for clients. He has experience representing various professionals, including lawyers, judges, pharmacists, doctors, and venture capitalists, in both federal and state courts, as well as in front of administrative agencies.. Brown is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jon's primary practice is in the area of civil litigation involving mass torts related to defective medical devices & dangerous prescription drugs. Jon also handles class action cases on behalf of individuals and small businesses involving antitrust, data breaches, and consumer protection matters. Additionally, Jon represents individuals in products liability, wrongful death, auto/trucking accidents, consumer protection, insurance fraud, and general personal injury matters.. Jon is currently representing clients nationwide who received defective medical devices such as recalled hip replacements, metal-on-metal hip implants, recalled knee replacements, and synthetic hernia mesh. Jon is also representing clients who suffered serious side effects from numerous prescription drugs.. Jon handles cases not only throughout the State of Alabama, but also throughout the entire Country. He is admitted to practice before the Alabama Supreme Court as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, Alabama Association for Justice and American Association for Justice.. Outside of work, Jon enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being on the water either boating, skiing, or fishing. He is an avid follower of college and professional football and basketball. Jon is an Eagle Scout and continues to volunteer and support many civic organizations.. Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is a full-service plaintiff’s law firm that has tenaciously represented the rights of thousands of individuals, consumers and small businesses injured or killed by defective products, auto or trucking accidents, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, medical malpractice, construction accidents, or nursing home abuse, and those defrauded by insurance companies.. Since this may be considered lawyer advertising, Alabama State Bar rules require the following: "No representation is made that the quality of legal services performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers"

Joey focuses on guiding individuals and companies in establishing businesses within the United States and abroad, drawing upon a rich international background and corporate ingenuity. His previous roles as General Counsel and Director of Operations in the oil and gas industry bolster his comprehensive understanding of various business landscapes. His extensive travels across the Middle East and Africa have provided him with insights into the intricacies of these regions, assisting clients in countries such as Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco.A seasoned immigration attorney, Joey excels in assisting multinational corporations through the entire immigration process. He addresses issues like immigration-related discrimination and facilitates the negotiation processes that involve foreign workers in corporate mergers and acquisitions. His work includes developing thorough visa and residency programs for businesses and acquiring critical employment-based visas such as H-1B, L-1, and EB-5, among others.With a litigation background, Joey provides counsel on complex disputes covering multiple jurisdictions and legal systems. His experience spans the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and he adeptly serves domestic and foreign clients, including top-tier corporations. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Joey has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty and currently holds the title of Honorary Consul of Lebanon in Birmingham, Alabama.

Joel Caldwell knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As the youngest of four children, Joel grew up with an attitude that no one would ever take advantage of him; especially not his older and bigger siblings. His parents saw this mindset and encouraged Joel to become a lawyer. They said that, even as a child, he was always an advocate for others. Joel kept a strong opinion, always spoke his mind and would not back down from any situation.. Joel has always been motivated by the fact that, as a lawyer, he is dealing with someone during a tough time in their life, and he has the opportunity to serve and bring results that make a direct and positive impact. This dedication to securing justice for his clients allowed him to help obtain an $80,000 settlement on behalf of a plaintiff whose constitutional rights were violated. Joel’s desire for justice and drive to help people continue to characterize his practice.. Joel grew up in Hoover, Alabama, where he graduated in the inaugural class of Hoover High School's Law Academy. He attended Vanderbilt University on a full athletic scholarship, where he majored in Economics and minored in Managerial Studies. Joel was a four-year letterman for Vanderbilt's football team. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.. When he's not pursuing justice on behalf of his clients, Joel enjoys working out and running 5ks. He also enjoys traveling, watching movies and watching SEC football. Joel is a fan of both Vanderbilt and Alabama football. He is also an active member of Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama.

Jim Pool is a Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Health Care and Charitable Foundations -Tax Exempt Organizations practices. He represents all types of providers and payors nationwide, regarding health care regulatory, tax, compliance and other matters. He also represents a large number of tax exempt entities both inside and outside the health care industry. Jim is regularly consulted regarding a wide range of both health care and tax exempt issues. He is a frequent speaker on health care, corporate compliance and tax exempt entities topics.. Jim regularly counsels his clients regarding the following:. The Best Lawyers in America named Jim "Lawyer of the Year" for 2015 in Non-Profit/Charities Law. He has been listed by The Best Lawyers in America in Health Care Law and Non-Profit/Charities Law since 2006 and by Alabama Super Lawyers since 2012 for Health Care. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.. He received his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law. His additional graduate degrees include an S.T.M. and a M. Div. from Yale Divinity School. He received his B.A. cum laude from Birmingham-Southern College.

JIM PARKMAN, co-founding partner of Parkman & White, LLC, offers an incredible background of experience in successfully defending high-profile clients on charges ranging from white collar crime to public corruption to murder. Mr. Parkman has handled cases including a high-level health services executive accused of accounting fraud, a powerful Swedish businessman charged with embezzlement, a former mayor of Detroit in connection with public corruption charges, and an Alabama state senator accused of bribery, conspiracy, and money laundering charges. In addition to white-collar crimes, Mr. Parkman has successfully defended countless federal drug and weapons offenses, as well as allegations of homicide, arson, and burglary.. Perhaps Mr. Parkman’s most astonishing courtroom victory came in late 2004, when his client, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy, was acquitted of each of 36 counts of fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and making false statements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty the charges, which related to over $2.7 billion in accounting fraud. As lead counsel in the case, Mr. Parkman represented perhaps the only known executive ever to be acquitted of charges of accounting fraud under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.. As Mr. Parkman will tell you, he doesn’t do it alone. The attorneys at Parkman & White employ a unique team approach to each case they handle, facilitated by a low-volume and selective practice, which allows them to maximize the impact of strategic trial decisions and their combined areas of specialized expertise. Proclaimed by Fox News’ Neil Cavuto to be the “Greatest Lawyer on the Planet,” Mr. Parkman was named to The Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jessica Zorn was born near Detroit, Michigan and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2010 after studying economics and Italian cooking for a semester in Turin, Italy.  Jessica became a southerner in 2010 when she joined the rest of her family in Birmingham, Alabama.  Her domestic and international travels taught her to be adaptive, inquisitive and passionate about interacting with people of diverse ages, nationalities and backgrounds.. After college, Jessica helped maintain brokerage accounts at a boutique investment firm and then attended the University of Alabama School of Law on an academic scholarship.  While in law school, Jessica was a member of the law school’s John A. Campbell Moot Court Board and competed on the Conrad B. Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court team in Miami, Florida and New York, New York.. Jessica was recognized for her commitment to her community by being awarded the Dean’s Community Service Award in 2015.  She was highly involved in the law school’s Public Interest Student Board, serving as the organization’s Treasurer and helping to organize sponsored meals at the Community Soup Bowl in Tuscaloosa.  The experience instilled in her an intense passion for helping those who suffer from hunger or food insecurity, and by extension all people who experience daily struggles like physical pain, mental illness or poverty.. Jessica channels that passion into her practice at Farris, Riley & Pitt.  She began as a law clerk with the firm in May, 2014 and has since focused her practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation alongside senior partner Mr. Kirby Farris.

Jesilyn is a graduate of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law and is pursuing a career in family law. She has a passion for service and advocacy, especially with children and families. Jesilyn believes that personal experiences and professional connections can be combined as the key for success in any field.

Jeremy Schatz is a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and focuses on federal employment, labor, and civil rights law along with personal injury claims particular neck and spine injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions. Over his legal career, he has collected millions of dollars for his clients.. Mr. Schatz received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama where he was the starting punter for the football team and his law degree from The Birmingham School of Law where he was the Salutatorian of his class.. When he’s not practicing law he’s teaching it as an adjunct professor of Federal Civil Procedure and Federal Pleading and Practice at Birmingham School of law.. Jeremy was recognized as a rising star in the Birmingham legal community by his peers in both the 2019 and 2020 Top Lawyer edition of Birmingham Magazine.

Jeffrey Lance Abood graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University and earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and follows in a long family tradition of serving people as a litigator.. Based in Birmingham Michigan, Jeffrey practices in the areas of family law (including divorce, child custody and support) and criminal defense (including alcohol and drug related offenses and white collar crime). Jeffrey is one of Michigan’s premiere Divorce attorneys, and is a favored litigator for Nationally known sports teams. He has handled cases before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Michigan Lottery Bureau, sat on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board of Wayne State University, and serves as General Counsel to Metro-Detroit non-profit organizations.. His contacts and relationships make him a force as a legal practitioner, and his attention to detail has led him to lead counsel on a number of high-profile cases that have garnered international attention, including the wrongful termination case of a teacher, a child custody dispute, and representation of high-profile professional athletes and elected officials.. In addition to being dynamic in the courtroom, he has authored numerous articles on the subject of divorce, and both local and national media regularly look to him to contribute to or opine on the subject. The courts, meanwhile, appreciate his skill and ability to resolve complex disputes. He is active in serving the community, and is a proud member of several charitable and community boards, and has served as a director of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.

Jeffrey G. Hester has been practicing law for over 15 years in a broad range of legal areas, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and more. Prior to creating his own practice, he served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor he has taken many criminal cases to trial and developed a deep understanding of the prosecution process. Using this valuable insight, he now focuses on helping criminal defendants navigate the criminal courts and fight their charges. Mr. Hester is licensed to practice in courts across Alabama.

Jason received his B.S. in Political Science from the University of Montevallo and his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 1994.  During law school he was an officer on the Trial Board and served as Director of the Negotiation Team Competitions.  After graduation, he began his practice as an associate in a well established general practice firm in Birmingham where he concentrated on representing small businesses and estate planning and administration.  His growing civil practice led him to form his own firm where he served as managing partner and provided oversight and guidance of the litigation of civil claims, including class action and mass tort claims.  He was responsible for the day to day operations of the firm as well as implementing all litigation strategy.  He resolved numerous complex legal matters through the process of negotiation and mediation.  While managing the litigation practice, he continued to maintain a business practice.. Since joining Moses & Moses in 2012, his list of business clients has continued to grow.  He represents numerous types of small to medium sized closely-held businesses including physicians, healthcare related companies, construction companies, online and local retailers, manufactures, software developers, restaurants and various types of service related industries.   He serves as Secretary and General Counsel for multiple companies helping to provide the corporate governance and legal framework necessary to transact business.  The focus of his practice covers formation of entities for start up businesses as well as providing general legal counsel services for existing companies, business succession planning and estate planning and asset protection planning for individuals.. He is admitted to practice in Alabama and the U.S. District Court for all Districts of Alabama. He is a member of the Alabama Bar Association’s Business Law Section, Elder Law Section, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section.  He is also a member of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Business Law and Probate Sections and a member of the Shelby County Bar.. Jason is a lifelong resident of the Birmingham area, an active member of Dawson Baptist Church and resides in Vestavia Hills with his wife and three children.  Jason is involved in Scouts and has served as a Cub Scout leader for many years. In his spare time Jason enjoys hunting, camping, playing guitar and any activities that involve his family.

Jason Earley joined Hare Wynn in 2014 as the Managing Partner in Little Rock. Before joining Hare Wynn, Jason was a partner in a Little Rock firm recognized for its excellence in handling complex litigation.. Jason has successfully represented individuals and small businesses in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, contract disputes, environmental litigation, and insurance coverage disputes.. Jason graduated with honors from Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas and with high honors from the William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock where he was a member of the Law Review and Trial Team. He was named one of the Mid-South’s “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers. He is an active member of the Arkansas Bar Association and serves on its House of Delegates. He published works in the UALR Law Review and the Arkansas Lawyer.. Outside of the practice of law, Jason serves his community as an Officer and Board Member of the Downtown Little Rock Kiwanis Club, which supports the Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp –a nationally recognized program providing mentoring and life skill training to at-risk children. Jason and his wife, Laura, have a three year-old son, Alston, and enjoy running marathons together.

Jared N. Wood is counsel in the Birmingham office of Carr Allison where his practice concentrates on litigation, labor and employment and workers’ compensation defense.. Jared received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Auburn University and he earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL).  Jared is admitted to practice in all state courts in Alabama and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.  He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.

Janine has a wide-range of litigation experience that she gained while practicing for several years at Maynard Cooper, & Gale, P.C., a full-service, corporate litigation and transactional law firm. As one of over 200 attorneys, Janine handled cases in state and federal courts in more than 10 states across the country, including the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals covering various areas of law. While at Maynard, Janine gained significant courtroom and trial experience representing clients in high-profile cases. After serving large corporate and governmental entities for over 6 years, she now serves the people of Alabama. Unlike most boutique law firms in Alabama, Janine has the unparalleled experience from a top law firm dealing with extremely complex matters. She applies her experience and top-notch advocacy skills to assist you with your Business Law, Elder Law, Entertainment Law, Family Law, Insurance Law, and Real Estate Law matters.

James R. Moncus III is a skilled personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. His practice has encompassed everything from serious automobile accidents to fraud to wrongful death to month-long aviation accident federal court cases. Jamie has been repeatedly included in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2011, is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been included two times in the National Law Journal’s “Top 100 List” for successfully obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts in 2011 and 2013. When assisting his clients, Jamie works hard to provide the exceptional representation they need and the compassionate legal guidance they deserve.