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Greer Mallette understands that part of zealous representation is looking beyond the dispute at hand and focusing on the client’s broader business needs and goals. Some of the most valuable counsel he provides to Christian & Small clients is helping them pick and choose battles that are worth fighting in the context of their business goals.. Greer litigates disputes among business owners, including claims of shareholder oppression, squeeze-out and breach of fiduciary duties. He also works with banks, title companies and other property owners to resolve real estate problems, such as title and boundary disputes. Greer represents a number of vendors and subcontractors with respect to construction disputes and payment matters.. Greer frequently lectures on property litigation matters, lien and bond claims, and small business disputes.

Getting great results for injured people is my passion and mission in life.  No case is too large or small.  Every client is very important to me.  I will zealously represent you with all my energy to see your case through to a successful conclusion, no matter how long it takes or how far we have to go.  I'm licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the District of Columbia.  In addition, I have represented clients in Connecticut, Kansas, Illinois and Arizona.. In my practice as a lawyer since 1994, I have only represented injured people. I don't defend insurance companies and I never have.   I am very passionate about my work for my clients.  Before I started my legal career, I was privileged to serve on active duty as an officer in the United States Army. I was a field artillery officer in the Big Red One (1st Infantry Division).  Later, during law school and beyond, I served in the Army National Guard. After I took the bar exam, I became an Army lawyer (a JAGC officer) in the Alabama National Guard.. On a personal note, just a little about me: I am the proud father of four children, three daughters and a son.  I've been married to a wonderful lady for more than 34 years and we have three awesome grandchildren and another on the way! When I'm not working for my clients, I enjoy travel, reading and I sometimes play bass guitar in my church praise band.   I love following my favorite sports teams.  So far, I've traveled to all 50 states, 19 countries and 27 different Major League Baseball stadiums.. My firm's website is http://www.AlabamaPersonalInjuryLawyers.com.. Call me today for a free consultation at.. No representation is made that the qualify of legal sevices to be performed is greater than the legal services provided by other attorneys.

George L. Beck, Jr. joins Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law after servingas the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Before entering federal service Mr. Beck enjoyed a successful civil and criminal law practice. His 37 million dollar judgment in favor of an insurance company set a jury verdict record in Montgomery County. Equally as impressive was his 25 million dollar Federal tort claim award for children injured by medical negligence. An earlier million dollar verdict had launched Alabama’s modern-day class action law suits on behalf of consumers. Mr. Beck currently defends public officials and business owners accused of white collar offenses. He has defended officials from all levels of government, from County Commissioner to the office of Governor. George represents a variety of individuals accused of both violent and non-violent crimes.

George Harris provides counsel to business and government clients before legislative and executive bodies at the local, state, and federal government levels. George has been a practicing attorney since 1989, and maintains his licenses in Alabama, Texas, and the District of Columbia. George has extensive experience in lobbying Congress in areas such as community and economic development, foreign direct investment and international trade issues, public appropriations, tax, and finance, energy, government and defense contracting and procurement, government oversight, transportation, business regulation, environmental matters, tax incentives, and small business issues.

Gary has specialized in Admiralty/Maritime,Transportation, and Products Personal Injury and Wrongful Death litigation for more than 30 years. Gary has tried cases in numerous federal district courts, including: Southern District of Alabama, Northern District of California, Eastern District of Lousiana, Northern and Southern District of Illinois, Southern District of Iowa, Eastern District of Kentucky, District of Massachusetts, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, Western District of Tennessee, and many other venue. Gary has many reported results.. Gary received his undergraduate degree from University of Dayton majoring in Russian and Far Eastern history, spending a year abroad studying political economics in Europe. He received his JD from the University of Detroit School of Law, where he was also a member of the Public Defender Clinic. The focus of Gary’s practice is the representation of mariners relative to maritime personal injury claims; however, he also handles other matters related to marine transportation and general personal injury.. In his free time Gary enjoys competitive sailing, having competed in five World and North American Championships (placing on the podium three times), as well as wind surfing, salt water fly fishing, bicycling, alpine skiing, and hunting.

G. Rick DiGiorgio learned the art of problem-solving and the importance of caring for others from being the eldest of eight children. He was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama while his father attended The University of Alabama.. After his dad graduated, the family moved around for a while, but eventually settled in Birmingham where both of his parents come from large families. Their family of eight added to an already massive extended family, boasting hundreds of cousins in the Birmingham area. It was natural that Rick would work, live, and serve in his home state of Alabama after law school.. Rick’s connection to family and a focus on his spiritual life have always inspired him in his role as a lawyer. Although he graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1981, with an immediate successful run in criminal defense, his deep-rooted desire to help people led him to form his own personal injury law firm in 1992 with his younger brother, Christopher.. Then in 2001, he joined the team at Cory Watson Attorneys. While grand verdicts and positive results are always preferred outcomes, he is most proud that his clients know he truly cares for them.. When Rick is not busy helping people through the law, he spends time with his wife, his two adult children, and his grandchild. Also, in keeping with the heart of Rick’s favorite quote, “Seek first the kingdom of God,” (Matthew 6:33), Rick spends much of his free time studying the bible and discussing the spiritual side of life. His gift to look beneath the surface of a person’s physical needs, allowing him to help clients on a deeper, more meaningful level.

Frederick A. Erben has been a cornerstone of Alabama’s legal community for nearly 50 years. Born and raised in Birmingham, he graduated from the University of Alabama in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Business and earned his Juris Doctor from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1966. That same year, he began his legal career with Beddow & Beddow, a firm renowned for its excellence in criminal defense and its legacy of producing circuit judges and bar association leaders.. Now the senior partner of Beddow, Erben, Bowen & Wales, P.C., Mr. Erben has played a pivotal role in broadening the firm’s practice to include family law and civil litigation, while continuing its tradition of excellence in criminal defense. His work on groundbreaking cases has significantly influenced Alabama law, particularly in criminal and domestic relations matters.. Mr. Erben’s dedication extends beyond the courtroom through active involvement in the Alabama and Birmingham Bar Associations. His service on the Grievance and Ethics Committee and the Alabama State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee underscores his commitment to ethical practice and the betterment of the legal profession.

Freddrick "Freddie" Effinger’s extensive legal career is rooted in his time as an attorney for the Social Security Administration (SSA), where he gained comprehensive knowledge of the SSA disability program. After nine years with the SSA, Freddie shifted his focus to representing clients in a wide range of disability and non-disability matters, finding his true calling in helping individuals navigate complex legal processes. With over a decade of experience and a history of securing more than $1,000,000 in benefits for his clients, Freddie has built a reputation for dedication and success. At Effinger Law, Freddie is eager to bring his expertise to your case and is passionate about helping you achieve the benefits you deserve.

Frank Buck has been successfully representing people in Alabama for over 50 years. Frank came to Alabama to attend Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He met his wife, Marti, while in law school. She was a student at Samford. Frank and Marti have been married for thirty seven years and have three daughters, Rachel, Ashley and Kerri.  Rachel followed in her father’s footsteps and became a lawyer. Ashley is currently in law school and Kerri is a nurse practitioner.. Frank clerked for the late Judge Ingram Beasley while in law school. Frank graduated from Cumberland School of Law with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1975. Fresh out of law school, Frank decided to open his own practice and become a criminal defense lawyer. After a few years of criminal work, Frank’s passion for sports led him to become a sports agent. Finally, Frank decided to begin his career handling personal injury cases and found his niche. He loves helping injured people and has a deep passion for his work. He has handled over 11,000 car wreck and other personal injury cases to resolution.

For over 35 years, Greg's law practice has focused on estate planning and probate, with an emphasis on charitable planned giving. Greg is a past chairman and still active on the University of Alabama Planned Giving Advisory Committee,  as well as serving on several other boards at the University of Alabama.  He currently serves on the Professional Advisors Committee of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.. Greg is listed in "The Best Lawyers in America®" and "Super Lawyers" in the areas of Trusts and Estates.. Personal: Married to Sharon since 1982; two sons, Foster (1985) and Harrison (1989).. Hobbies: Crimson Tide athletics, hunting and fishing. PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC AFFILIATIONS. Birmingham Bar Association; Alabama State Bar; The Florida Bar; Estate Planning Council of Birmingham; Alabama Planned Giving Council

For over 29 years, I have represented clients in federal and state court trials throughout Alabama, in appeals, and in matters in the Southeast involving federal and state regulatory, investigative, and enforcement agencies.. I was Chair of the Federal Practice Section of the Birmingham Bar Association in 2016.  I served as Chair of the Alabama State Bar Environmental Law Section for the 2010-2011 term.. At Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, I was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, and, after graduation, I was inducted into Curia Honoris and received the Dean's Certificate of Appreciation.. I am AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell; am a Senior Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America Trial Lawyer Honorary; and am listed in Best Lawyers in America for Litigation-Environmental, Natural Resources Law, and Commercial Litigation and listed as a Mid-South Super Lawyer for Environmental Litigation.. My environmental law experience covers all of the major federal statutes--the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, CERCLA/Superfund, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Oil Pollution Act, and the Endangered Species Act--as well as Alabama statutes pertaining to natural resources and land use and the common law claims for nuisance and trespass that are commonly alleged in the environmental context.. Environmental law led me to related experience in governmental investigations, enforcement, and white collar defense that has, over time, expanded well beyond environmental matters into health care, antitrust, securities, government contracting, banking and financial services, and other such cases having potential criminal as well as civil consequences.  The erosion of intent requirements, the increasing criminalization of business conduct, and the decline of personal privacy protections causes me to have serious concerns about how business people and licensed professionals are investigated and prosecuted.. My business litigation experience includes breach of contract, data security, professional liability, fraud claims, false claims act/qui tam, policyholder insurance coverage, minority shareholder oppression, partnership disputes, antitrust, interference and unfair competition, trademark infringement, and trade secret misappropriation.  I have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes.. I am also no stranger to personal injury and property damage cases, including those arising from chemical exposure, flooding and inverse condemnation, invasion of privacy, constitutional torts, product liability, ultrahazardous activities, and explosions or other catastrophes.  While I most frequently defend these types of cases, I will consider representing plaintiffs whom I believe have substantive claims.

For over 20 years, Rick Norris has maintained a diversified trial practice in state and federal courts trying more than 100 jury trials to verdict in more than 30 counties across the state of Alabama. He has devoted a large part of his practice to the representation of major restaurant and retail corporations in defense of premises liability, product liability, automobile and trucking accidents, as well as employment practices liability actions.. Rick's extensive courtroom experience has taken him to difficult venues in high exposure cases.  He has successfully tried serious injury, loss of limb and wrongful death cases in some of the most feared forums for corporate defendants.. In addition to his trial practice, Rick is an experienced mediator listed on the panel of neutrals of the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a frequently invited speaker on issues of trial tactics and personal injury litigation for both legal events and industry specific programs.. One of the things that Rick likes most about practicing law at Christian & Small is the firm’s investment in its people. He says the firm spares no expense when it comes to developing the finest lawyers. That dedication may come in the form of the latest technology or making sure that every attorney has an opportunity to give back to the community through charitable activities.

For over 20 years, Ms. Burleson has helped Alabama families with divorce, child custody and other family law issues. She has helped clients in counties throughout the state of Alabama to reach their goals.  Ms. Burleson is herself divorced and has two small children.  She has personally faced family law issues in her own life and understands the importance of getting the best possible outcome in your case.  Ms. Burleson loves children and her greatest passion is to ensure the welfare of her client's children.  Ms. Burleson strives to be understanding and compassion of her clients needs.  However, she equally demostrates strength and resolve against their opponents. She understands that it is an honor for her clients to place the future of their family in her hands.. Throughout her life, Ms. Burleson has demonstrated an exceptionally high level of intelligence.  In 1984, Ms. Burleson graduated from high school at the age of 15. She was valedictorian of her class.  She then went on to earn a B. S. degree from Birmingham-Southern College. Ms. Burleson majored in both accounting and mathematics.  She graduated summa cum laude from Birmingham- Southern in 1987 and was chosen to receive the additional honor of membership in Phi Beta Kappa.  She was only 19 years old.  Ms. Burleson continued her education at Cumberland School of Law where she received the degree of Juris Doctor in May 1990.  She was a member of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy.  In October 1990, Ms. Burleson was admitted to practice law in the state of Alabam at the age of 22.  Ms. Burleson is the owner and founder of The Burleson Firm where she focuses on helping Alabama men and women with family law issues.

For Jon Conlin, practicing personal injury law is more than filing lawsuits and going to court, it’s an act of chivalry. Emboldened by the idea that plaintiff’s attorneys can take on the biggest, most prepared defendants on behalf of injury victims, he pursued a career in law that’s spanned more than 15 years. In fact, he started working at Cory Watson Attorneys as a law clerk while studying at The University of Alabama School of Law, and he’s been at the firm since.. A Birmingham native with deep Alabama roots, Jon attended Indian Springs High School before earning his bachelor’s degree from Samford University. And while some believe you can either go big or go home, Jon chose to pursue multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements from the place he’s always called home.. A nationally-recognized litigator, Jon will tell you that his true pride comes from the positive effects his work is able to create for the clients he represents. When asked what he likes best about helping people through the law, he says, “Maybe it’s the Don Quixote in me, but sometimes the world needs more people who are willing to tilt at windmills.”

For Jerome Tapley, the decision to become a lawyer was a deeply personal one. When he was a boy, a family member died in a work-place accident. Tapley witnessed first-hand how lawyers could make a difference in people’s lives. The trial lawyers who represented Tapley’s family successfully held the responsible party accountable for the tragedy. Tapley knew then he wanted to be a trial lawyer. His road toward achieving that goal was not easy, but hard work has never been an obstacle for Tapley.. Tapley was born in Alexander City, Alabama, a hard-working, cotton mill town that taught him the values of persistence, keeping his word, and doing his best. The lessons he learned from his community propelled him to become the first college graduate in his family, graduating from Auburn University Montgomery and earning his law degree through Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.. Tapley, now a principal at Cory Watson Attorneys, focuses 100 percent on courtroom litigation, including Class Action, Mass Tort, and Products Liability litigation. He’s admitted all state and federal courts in Alabama and Florida.. When he’s not in court or at the offices of Cory Watson, Tapley devotes time to the Alabama Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He and his family are members of Haven Field Community Church where he serves as Chairman of the Governing Board, the Elder Team.. Tapley’s hobbies include doing anything mechanical, woodworking, furniture building, hunting, and fishing. He particularly enjoys bird hunting with his dog, Duke. Though Tapley has a variety of hobbies and interests, one of his favorite quotes speaks to his hard-working background: “No one has ever drowned in sweat.”- Lou Holtz.

For Bobby LeMoine, he’s known that he wanted to be a lawyer as far back as he can remember. So much so, in fact, he can remember people telling his mother when he was a little kid, “That boy’s going to be a lawyer.”. Bobby has always been motivated by the fact that he can help someone who has been injured or wronged in some manner and bring them to a better place in life. Bobby also knows from experience that it’s very satisfying to hold someone accountable who has done something to hurt others and to shine a light on that wrong.. Bobby graduated from Cumberland School of Law and has been practicing law since 2008. He is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association. He enjoys being an active part of the Birmingham legal community and sharing time with the great lawyers in Birmingham, as well as being a part of the contributions the Birmingham Bar Association makes to the community as a whole.. Bobby’s practice areas include personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, nursing home negligence, and insurance bad faith. At the end of the day, Bobby just wants to help people that have been hurt and stand up against injustice for those who might not be able to on their own.. If you need Bobby on the weekend, you will find him somewhere outdoors with his family and two dogs. He and his wife Cissy have three daughters: Livy, Darby, and Francie. Bobby spends any and all of his free time with his family – they love to camp, cook, and play soccer with dad as the team coach.

Following her lifelong dream to help people work through the complicated and overwhelming process that is the American Court system, Rachel A. King began her career clerking for a prominent Birmingham litigation firm. After working with this firm, Rachel realized her true calling was to help her clients feel at home, even when their home may be falling apart. With a desire to help clients during difficult times, she began to exclusively counsel clients in the midst of family crisis.. Since 2005 Rachel has developed an extensive expertise in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody, DHR investigations, adoptions, paternity, child support, alimony, IEP’s and guardianships. After becoming a partner in 2009 at a Shelby County law firm, Rachel continued to follow her passion to help the residents of Alabama with all their family law needs. In 2012, Rachel founded the boutique firm of Vella & King with her partner, Traci Owen Vella.. Together, they offer nearly thirty years of experience and expertise in the areas of family law, domestic relations and adoptions.. In 2015 and 2016 B-Metro Magazine named Rachel one of the top Women Lawyer’s in the Birmingham area. In June, 2016 she was included as a Top Attorney in the Bham Biz as well.  Rachel was also named by the Birmingham Magazine as a top family law attorney in the Birmingham area in 2010, 2011, and again in 2013. Rachel is an AV rated attorney through Martindale- Hubbell(the highest rating given by other lawyers based on experience and credentials). Rachel has also received the Client’s Choice award in Family Law from AVVO in 2013 (an award given based upon client recommendations and reviews).. Rachel graduated Cum Laude from the University of Alabama in 2001, and received her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2005. In 2011 she was appointed to the Alabama Custodial Laws Revision Task Force.. When not busy fighting for her clients and advocating for the children of Alabama, Rachel enjoys spending as much time as possible volunteering as a Patient Pal at Children’s Hospital, relaxing with her loving family, and attending the many community events Birmingham has to offer.

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Family law attorney Patrick K. Yeatts is the owner and founder of The Yeatts Law Firm. Before founding The Yeatts Law Firm, Patrick served low-income families of Jefferson County, Alabama as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Birmingham Bar Association. As a certified guardian ad litem, Patrick represented children who were removed from abusive homes or caught in the middle of custody battles. He ensured their legal rights were protected and their voices heard. By representing nearly four-hundred clients a year in various family law cases, Patrick gained extensive trial experience and a keen understanding of family law in Alabama.. Patrick decided to apply the skills he acquired while working in public service to the private sector and founded The Yeatts Law Firm. Patrick is a member of the Alabama State Bar, Alabama State Bar Association and Birmingham Bar Association. He is also a member of the Birmingham Bar Association's Family Law Section and Solo/Small Firm Section. In 2013, Patrick served as co-chairman of the Family, Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court Procedures Committee. He has been recognized as a "Lead Counsel" by Thompson Reuters based on his peer recommendations, professional experience and spotless record.. While Patrick has extensive experience in traditional litigation and trial advocacy, he is committed to providing his clients viable alternatives to the adversarial method of conflict resolution. Patrick is certified in collaborative law, a private and confidential way of settling divorce matters outside of court that utilizes cooperative strategies rather than adversarial techniques to resolve family disputes. He is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) and the Birmingham Collaborative Alliance(BCA), which is made up a consortium of compassionate lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial neutrals committed to helping clients create lasting resolutions to their personal conflicts.. Whether a client is seeking a divorce, visitation with their child or hoping to adopt, family law attorney Patrick K. Yeatts understands the emotional toll the legal process can take on a family. Regardless of the issue a client may face, Patrick will strive to resolve that issue by using his greatest skills: listening and understanding.

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Established trial attorney Scott A. Powell has been with Hare Wynn since 1986. Throughout his extensive career, he has helped clients across the United States in everything from serious personal injury cases to commercial litigation to class actions and more. His outstanding representation both in and out of the courtroom has earned him great recognition from multiple prestigious publications and national legal organizations, including being selected as Benchmark Litigation's "Alabama Litigator of the Year" in 2013. Some of his most notable work includes being appointed co-lead plaintiff's counsel for the multi-district litigation against Syngenta on behalf of American corn farmers.

Ernest “Ernie” Cory has practiced law for more than 35 years with a focus on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, products liability, mass torts and class actions. He has represented clients across the U.S. and in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Ernie is nationally recognized for his ability to level the playing field against corporate America, and is frequently appointed as lead counsel and to other leadership positions in high-profile complex litigation, mass torts, and class actions.. A founding principal of Cory Watson, Ernie’s legal roots are local; he tried his first jury trial just 11 months after becoming an attorney in Gadsden, Alabama and over his career has helped thousands of people across the state. Ernie realized early that it was essential to establish client trust, and that successful results require hard work. Every client mattered. This commitment to service and unwavering integrity provided the foundation for the firm he founded more than two decades ago, and those values serve as guiding principles for Cory Watson Attorneys today.. He’s proud to have helped assemble a legal team that has served more than 150,000 families and recovered more than $2.7 billion in settlements and verdicts. According to Ernie, “We know corporations and insurance firms are going to hire the best lawyers they can afford. I have made it my goal for 35 years to be the best, to hire the best, and to never back down from a fight. Our clients deserve nothing less.”. Ernie grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. He went on to study at the University of Alabama, graduating magna cum laude. He earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Ernie feels it is important to give back to the community and profession that have provided him with so many opportunities, and he serves in a number of philanthropic and leadership positions within the bar and legal profession.. Ernie is an avid Alabama football fan and on Saturdays in the fall, he can generally be found in Tuscaloosa at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Ernie is an active member of Church of the Highlands where he and his wife, Vivian, lead a weekly small group. They enjoy supporting local causes serving children and supporting education. Ernie spends his free time with his family, in his gardens and traveling.

Erica has over ten years of experience litigating criminal matters in state and federal court as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Erica G. Brown is a member of the State Bar Associations of Michigan and California and has been working as an attorney in the area of family law since 2009.  Having received her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles and being admitted as a member of the State Bar of California in 2009, Ms. Brown began her practice of the law in Los Angeles, working for Bergman Law Group, a distinguished full service family law firm. She gained extensive experience working alongside an exceptional family law practitioner who specialized in the field for nearly forty years.. As a native of Metropolitan Detroit, earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Ms. Brown decided to return home to be a part of the community in which she grew up, and advance her career near family members.  In 2013, in an effort to further her passion for the law by zealously advocating for her family law clients, Ms. Brown joined forces with Barbara B. Smith, J.D. of the Law Offices of Barbara B. Smith PLLC, an experienced family law mediation and litigation firm.  Together, their team has over thirty years of combined experience and is determined to provide excellent service to each client, either by successfully negotiating a settlement, or aggressively litigating each particular matter.. When involved in a custody, divorce, or other family law dispute, or seeking adoption related services, an individual faces the most personal and difficult moments in his or her life.  It is very important to Ms. Brown that her clients feel that their rights are being protected and that their concerns will be heard. Ms. Brown has dedicated herself to helping those who are struggling to cope with their emotional and demanding family issues, and she is committed to being an aggressive and attentive advocate for her clients.