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Mark is an Alabama native who has lived all over the southeast.  In 2007, Mark graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in History from North Carolina State University, where his senior thesis analyzed the consistent failure of Christianity to find a foothold in Japan, and compared Christianity’s failure in Japan with the success it was able to sustain in South Korea. Following his stint in North Carolina, Mark returned to Alabama where he graduated cum laude from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2010.  During his time in law school he was active on the Alabama Law Review as a Notes Editor.  Mark completed his formal education in 2011 when he earned his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.  His Master’s Thesis examined the United States corporate tax code and explored methods to simplify and reform it in order to make it easier to understand and comply with while, at the same time, increasing the amount of corporate tax revenues collected by the Treasury.

Mark Bank’s legal career has focused on complex matrimonial matters for more than 20 years. Every year since 2009, he has been named as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan” by Michigan Super Lawyers. Annually, he has been listed by his peers in Best Lawyers in America as “one of the top family law attorneys” in the country, and in Michigan Super Lawyers as one of the premier family law attorneys in Michigan. He is also a Fellow in the nationally distinguished American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where he serves as the Co-Chairperson of the Continuing Legal Education Committee.. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has also been engaged to handle divorce cases around the country, having been admitted pro hac vice in Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Illinois.. Since 1998 he has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Michigan State University College of Law where he teaches Domestic Relations and Matrimonial Practice. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law where he taught Family Law.. Mark Bank is a graduate of the University of Michigan, with distinction, and the George Washington University National Law Center. He has been on the Board of Governors of the University of Michigan Alumni Association of Greater Detroit and the Donor Advisory Board of Children’s Hospital of Michigan. He currently serves on the Friends Committee of the University of Michigan Department of Urology through which he raises funds for prostate cancer research. He is also a Trustee of the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education.. Publications include: Michigan Property Division Law and Analysis, Beyond Rinvelt: Where Do Prenuptials Agreements Go From Here?, The Uncertain State of Michigan Equitable Distribution Law Post Reeves, and The Initial Consultation with Your Divorce Attorney: What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect.. In addition, he is a regular lecturer, having delivered the following: Separate Property Update, Dividing Retirement Benefits: Dueling Checklists that Every Negotiation Must Include, Income vs. Cash Flow When Calculating Support, Psychological Evaluations in Custody Cases, Evidence by the Rules from the Experts, Another Look at Separate Property Theory, Often Overlooked Issues When Drafting Property Settlement Provisions, Handling Separate Property Claims in Michigan, The State of Equitable Distribution Law in Michigan, Presenting Spousal Support Claims (Without Guidelines), and Domestic Relations Bar Review for Michigan Bar Examination.. Mark Bank has been married since 1993, and resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife and two sons.

Marion Walker was born in Tuscaloosa, AL and has practiced law in Birmingham for 40 years. Her practice has been varied but she has handled primarily employment discrimination litigation, contracts and business disputes for employers for the last 17 years. She has handled more than 86 cases to verdict and appeared before courts in multiple jurisdictions as well as arbitral forums, the EEOC and the DOL. Clients with from 200 to 65,000 employees have relied upon Marion for counsel in employment matters, including whistleblower defense. For more than 20 years, Marion has been involved in providing mediation services for varied types of cases. In addition to employment matters,  Marion has handled litigation involving personal injury, including products liability (drug & appliance), vehicular accidents, Qui Tam claims, tax, real estate, construction, business dissolutions, stock holder derivative suits and securities.. Among professional organizations, Marion belongs to the International Association of Defense Counsel, Litigation Counsel of America where she is a Fellow, Defense Research Institute, American Bar Association, Alabama and Georgia Bar Associations and the Birmingham Bar. She is licensed to practice law in AL and GA and in federal courts in those states and in Southern Mississippi, Northern & Middle Florida and Alaska. She is a member in good standing of the Fifth, Ninth, Eleventh and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal.  In law school Marion served on the Cumberland Law Review for 3 years, was Comments editor for one and served as an Associate Justice of the Moot Court for 3 years.. In the last  6 years, Marion has written articles and presented seminars on trade secrets, the OFCCP, Davis-Bacon and Service Acts,  E-discovery preservation and production duties, social media in the workplace, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Whistleblower provisions. and the interaction of the FMLA, ADA and Work Comp statutes.. While generally working on hourly rates for legal services, Marion will consider contingency fee agreements in business cases where appropriate.

Marc joined Southern Med Law in the Fall of 2019. Marc is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, where he attended Jesuit High School. Marc attended Louisiana State University where he earned a bachelors in finance. Marc went on to attend law school at Loyola University New Orleans where he graduated magna cum laude in 2013. During law school, Marc was the brief writer for the appellate moot court team. Marc, along with his team, won a national title for maritime appeals. Marc was both order of the coif and order of the barristers.. Marc specializes in maritime law, medical negligence, insurance litigation and appeals. Marc is an accomplished appellate brief writer and has argued several cases before the United States District Court for the Fifth and Ninth Circuit.. Marc is married to attorney Gianna Mandich of Southern Med Law. Marc and Gianna share one son.

M. Jansen Voss is a partner with the firm Christian & Small, LLP, out of the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office. Jansen has developed a diverse defense litigation and appellate practice in state and federal courts in Alabama and Mississippi.. Jansen represents a wide range of businesses and individuals involved in complex personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits as well as business disputes and breach of contract lawsuits. He helps small businesses with business formation, business transactions, contract drafting and risk management. He represents businesses facing EEOC complaints, employee discrimination lawsuits and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) complaints.. He represents mental health facilities, psychiatrists, and psychologists with business matters, regulatory issues, risk management and lawsuits. He represents doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in medical malpractice lawsuits. Jansen handles matters before professional licensing boards, including the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, Alabama Board of Nursing, and the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling.. Jansen works with social services providers and non-profits including child care providers and churches concerning business matters, risk management and lawsuits.. He represents insurance agents, insurance brokers and insurance carriers involved in lawsuits relating to negligent failure to procure insurance, bad faith and coverage issues.. Jansen is a member of the Alabama Bar Association; Mississippi Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and Birmingham Bar Association. He is active in the Alabama State Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association. Jansen is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Future Leaders Forum and the Alabama Bar Association’s Leadership Forum.. After completing his undergraduate studies at Birmingham-SouthernCollege, Jansen graduated from University of Alabama School of Law (J.D.) and the University of Alabama Manderson Graduate School of Business (M.B.A.).. Jansen is a Board member of LifeSouth, a non-profit community blood supplier for more than 100 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. He is a Board Member of Jefferson, Blount St. Clair County Mental Health Authority, regional, public, nonprofit corporation responsible for planning, coordinating and developing the system of mental health services for Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair counties. Jansen is also a junior board member of Preschool Partners, a non-profit dedicated to preparing at risk 3 and 4 year old children and their parents for kindergarten in the Birmingham City Schools.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama. Client-centered advocacy in the areas of matrimonial and family law.

Lew Garrison is one of the firm's founders and primarily practices in the area of mass torts and pharmaceutical product liability.  He also represents clients in other complex civil litigation. Lew decided to become an attorney because the profession was always intriguing to him.   Even at a young age, he would go visit an attorney in his home town and ask questions about the law.  During his first year of college, Lew would often go to the law school to study. To him, the legal profession is an honorable calling. Lew believes that attorneys are called upon to represent their clients, but not to the point of pursuing a claim that is without merit.  He has always been drawn to the underdog, which was part of the reason that he was drawn to plaintiff representation.  Lew enjoys this side of the legal system because he believes representing a plaintiff levels the playing field---so that one person can stand toe to toe with the largest corporations. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, as well as the State Bar of Georgia.   Lew is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Alabama Trial Lawyers' Association, and the Birmingham Bar Association, where he has served on the grievance, public relations, and special assignments committees.  He is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars.

Leila Watson has practiced with Ernie Cory, co-founder of Cory Watson Attorneys, for 32 years. She has worked on precedent-setting cases with state and national implications. Leila represented Jett Williams and proved that Jett is the natural daughter of famous singer and songwriter, Hank Williams, Sr., and in the process updated Alabama law so no other heir would have to shoulder the burden of finding their inheritance on their own. Leila also obtained the first double-digit million-dollar wrongful death verdict in Alabama–$15,000,000.. Not only has Leila worked on big cases, she is also well-known for taking time to negotiate car accident cases, probate issues, municipal cases, and talking to people about whatever is disrupting their daily lives and finding solutions for them.. Ernie Cory convinced her as a young lawyer to handle cases on subjects she knew nothing about: “it’s not what you don’t know, it’s all about what you can learn.”  So, she learned things like how to drive a tractor-trailer truck, set up a fuse box, maintain a hospital record, sell life insurance, and a host of other skills to present her cases at trial.. Leila’s legal skills and passion for studying the law are recognized by her colleagues. She was appointed by the Alabama Supreme Court to the Alabama Pattern Jury Instructions Committee–Civil in 1998.  This Committee is rewriting the civil jury instructions in plain language to make the instructions understandable to lay persons. She has been appointed the chair of the Alabama Association for Justice Amicus Curiae Brief Committee for years, responsible for steering the committee that selects and writes appellate briefs on issues of importance to ALAJ members. In 2015, Leila was elected President-Elect of the Birmingham Bar Association.. While Leila is a passionate and dedicated lawyer, she is also a family-oriented woman who loves to volunteer. She and her family are very involved in the Birmingham community, supporting local charities that focus on children’s education and health and making Birmingham a great place to raise a family. Leila loves to cook and is always looking forward to her weekly Sunday night dinner with friends and family.. Leila approaches her life at home and at the office with this simple quote:. “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -Dr. Seuss

Lawrence Johnson was raised in a military family and lived on bases in Honolulu, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.  He loved sports and played them all until he eventually gravitated towards tennis as a teenager. He was nationally ranked as a junior player and a state champion at Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland.. Lawrence attended the Virginia Military Institute on a tennis scholarship and majored in English. Although, the Spartan living conditions at VMI were very challenging, Lawrence graduated in four years at the top of his major.. After graduating from VMI, Lawrence set his sights on obtaining a law degree and an M.B.A. Lawrence worked as Tennis professional to support himself and pay tuition en route to a law degree from Southwestern University and an M.B.A. from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.  Dual degrees helped Lawrence excel at BMG Music Publishing and in Biotech as Natren, Inc.’s Director of Professional, Ecommerce, and International Divisions.. These experiences motivated Lawrence to start his own firm and in 2012, he founded L. F. Johnson Law Firm, L.L.C. which is a small boutique firm focusing on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Custody/Visitation and Entertainment Law.. In addition to enjoying the opportunity to provide legal representation to the residents of Alabama, Lawrence is privileged to teach Trial Advocacy and Entertainment Law as a member of the faculty at the Birmingham School of Law.

Law became my second career in 2004. I had  previously worked as a  writer, editor, and  public relations/marketing professional in higher education. I entered the legal profession late in life because I  wanted to do  something truly productive and helpful  to people  who  found  themselves in legal conflict with the "system" as well as with other individuals who refused to respect the basic human rights of others. Much of my practice in the family law areas is focused on correcting the generally accepted view that children are too often the victims of problems that arise in the relationships of men and women, married or unmarried. By helping the parents move quickly and peacefully through a relationship problem, I think I can have an influence on protecting the children from suffering any more than what may be expected in relationship break-ups.. I am married. My wife Pamela and I have four sons, the youngest of whom is 32 years of age. We have six grandchildren. All of  our sons are hard working,  honest young  men who have  no history of being involved in drugs, drinking or crime. My  wife and I are Christians who adhere to a belief in God and in the Gospel  of Jesus Christ.

Lauren Miller focuses her practice on several areas of personal injury litigation including products liability litigation involving pharmaceutical drugs and defective medical devices.. An advocate for survivors of sexual assault, Ms. Miller assists survivors of campus sexual assault, holding their assailants accountable, and when appropriate, holding accountable the colleges and universities that fail to protect the rights of those survivors.

Laura Sherling Dunning is an of counsel attorney in the Securities and Business Litigation practice group of Levin, Papantonio.  Ms. Dunning has twice been recognized as an Alabama Super Lawyer Rising Star in Securities Litigation. Her practice focuses primarily upon representing individuals and entities seeking financial recovery for losses from securities fraud. Ms. Dunning has represented more than 300 victims of securities fraud in FINRA arbitration and in state and federal court.  Her clients include state and municipal pension funds, as well as institutional and sophisticated investors, and she recently obtained a $1.95 million award in FINRA arbitration for a sophisticated investor who sustained losses in auction rate securities.  Ms. Dunning’s practice also includes complex business litigation, whistleblower, class action and antitrust litigation.. Ms. Dunning is a frequent speaker on issues confronting the securities industry, including FINRA arbitration procedures, arbitrator selection, electronic discovery and how to vacate arbitration awards, and has served as a guest lecturer at the University of Alabama, School of Law.  She is also a member of PIABA, an international organization of attorneys dedicated to the advancement of investors’ rights in the securities industry.  Ms. Dunning is licensed to practice in Alabama, and has been admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama.. Ms. Dunning graduated cum laude from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.  She received her juris doctor from the University of Alabama, School of Law in 2005, where she served as a Senior Editor on the Alabama Law Review and as a nationally competing member of the Campbell Moot Court Board.  Ms. Dunning was a member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society and served as an extern to the Honorable Sharon Lovelace Blackburn of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.. Prior to joining Levin Papantonio, Ms. Dunning practiced with Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker in Birmingham, Alabama, where her nationwide civil litigation practice concentrated on securities matters in state and federal courts as well as AAA and FINRA arbitration.. In addition to her practice, Ms. Dunning is active member of her community, serving on the Executive Committee of the YWCA of Central Alabama’s Junior Board and as an attorney coach in the Civic Education Teen Court Project.. Her representative engagements include:

Laura cares deeply about her clients, bringing her tireless energy and passion for the law to every case. She understands that when an individual is faced with a family law matter, he or she will have many important questions on their mind. She patiently and compassionately takes the time to help her clients understand all of their legal options, and to make sure that all of their concerns are addressed.. She uses her skill as a negotiator and as a litigator to fight for her client's rights from start to finish, and has a reputation as an experienced and aggressive family law attorney who obtains exceptional results for her clients.

Larry was recently recognized by Super Lawyers ® as one of the Top 50 lawyers in the entire state - for the third consecutive year. According to Super Lawyers’ website, "Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase rating process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis." Less than 5% of Alabama’s 16,000+ lawyers were selected. This humbling recognition followed shortly after having been selected on the vote of other lawyers as a "Top Lawyer" in 2012 as published by Birmingham magazine. In fact, 2013 marks the sixth consecutive year that Larry has been chosen for the distinction of being a Super Lawyer (r).. Larry King was born in Leesburg, Florida, on July 27, 1962. He was admitted to the Alabama and Georgia Bars (1988), and to the Florida Bar (1989). He is admitted to all state and federal trial courts in Alabama; all state trial and appellate courts in Georgia and to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia; all state trial and appellate courts in Florida and to the U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida; and to the United States Court of Appeals for Eleventh Circuit. He graduated from Florida State University (B.A., English-Business Administration, 1984), after being admitted on a National Merit Scholarship, and from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D. 1988).. In law school, he was a member of the Order of Barristers, an articles editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, a member of the moot court board, and a member of the trial board. After graduating, he served as a law clerk to Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice C.C. Torbert, Jr., and to Chief Justice E.C. Hornsby. After practicing in Orlando, Florida, for a brief time thereafter, where he represented major manufacturers and insurance companies, Mr. King returned to Birmingham, practicing briefly on behalf of manufacturers and insurance companies, but representing people from the plaintiff's side since 1993.. A lifelong Methodist, Larry and his family are members at Asbury United Methodist Church. His service there has included the introduction of God's Garage Sale, an annual event where donated items all are given away for free – the same cost as God's grace. A few years ago, he and his wife gave up his retirement fund and established the Hands of Christ Fund at Asbury, a ministry that provides financial assistance to those in need, helping them to break free from poverty by furthering educational or employment goals; several participants in that program have been able to graduate from college with aid from the Fund. His wife and two children were baptized at Asbury, and his two other children were confirmed there. Larry credits Asbury pastor, Rev. Mark Lacey, with being the most positively influential person on his adult life. Presently serving as Asbury's Missions Committee chairperson, Larry continues growing his faith under the incredible and dynamic wisdom of Rev. Kip Laxson.. Professionally, Larry is proudest of his service on behalf of the injured people of the state. Having secured over $5,000,000 in verdicts on behalf of workers fired for having exercised their rights to workers' compensation benefits – including record jury verdicts in at least 4 Alabama counties, and having published several articles in leading legal publications in that area of the law, he has been one of Alabama's leaders in protecting the rights of those hurt during the course of their work. Two of his scholarly articles, Fired in Retaliation for Claiming Workers' Compensation Benefits in Alabama, 24American Journal of Trial Advocacy 539 (2001) and What Triggers the Application of Alabama Code §?, 33 American Journal of Trial Advocacy 1 379 (2010) (with Christina Van Der Hulst), were cited as authoritative in the Alabama Pattern Jury Instructions (3d ed. 2012), on the topic of retaliatory discharge. He has likewise championed the rights of those injured outside the workplace, as well, landing millions of dollars in jury verdicts for accident victims, helping insure that they are adequately and properly compensated for the losses that accompany devastating injuries.. Larry also gives professional time for causes he believes in. For years, he has given countless hours at no charge by speaking to high schools and church youth groups on the variety of consequences that drunk drivers will face, both criminally and civilly. This work has been in conjunction with his founding of Lawyers Against Drunk Driving; that organization is on the web . He also piloted the beginning of the Asbury Lawyers' Forum, a group of lawyers that periodically meets as a group to offer free legal advice to the public at Asbury United Methodist Church.. In March 2010, Larry was recognized in b metro, The Magazine of Birmingham Living for having "reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence" in its article, "The City's Top Legal Minds." Those accolades dovetail exactly with his peer reviewed rating, which notched perfect scores in both legal ability and adherence to professional standards. Larry was selected to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Association for Justice for the 2010-2011 term.

Kevin McKie is a personal injury attorney whose primary area of practice is toxic tort litigation. Specialized in Environmental Law, he has provided quality legal representation for numerous clients who were severely affected by exposure to hazardous substances, recovering substantial compensation from the responsible companies. With a professional experience of over 10 years, Kevin McKie can successfully carry out a wide range of cases, including complex community exposure cases, as well as assist businesses in environmental matters. The attorney is currently affiliated with Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama.. In 2001, Kevin McKie received his Bachelor’s Degree from Auburn University, which was subsequently followed by his earning of a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Alabama School of Law. His admission to the Alabama State Bar ensued shortly after and in 2016, the lawyer also became a member of the Illinois State Bar. Prior to joining Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., Kevin McKie was a law clerk for Circuit Court Judge Tom King Jr. and has worked with Whatley Drake & Kallas, LLP as well. He is also a former public official, having served on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Water Works Board for two years.. The attorney is a member of multiple renowned legal associations, including the Alabama Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice. Kevin McKie is also on the Board of Directors of Greater Crestwood, Inc. – a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safe environment for the residents of Birmingham.

Ken Riley was born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. After obtaining his business degree at the University of Alabama, Mr. Riley went on to complete his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.. One of Mr. Riley’s strengths as a plaintiff’s attorney is his ability to relate to people from all walks of life, a characteristic that comes naturally from his small-town upbringing. Having had first-hand experience with a family member involved in a life-threatening car accident, Mr. Riley understands the physical, emotional and financial issues families involved in a serious injury experience. That experience was instrumental in establishing the way he pursues personal injury cases and reinforced his belief that a client’s needs should always be considered when determining the best course of action for a particular claim.. For over eighteen years, Mr. Riley has dedicated his law practice to helping injured victims obtain fair and just settlements and verdicts. With a self-described “love of trying cases”, Mr. Riley believes his most important role as a plaintiff’s attorney is to follow a course of action that results in the best overall outcomes for clients. Mr. Riley tailors his practice to not only focus on people involved in catastrophic accidents, but also those injured by defective medical devices, child-related accidents, as well as victims of nursing home abuse.. Mr. Riley is perennially recognized as a Super Lawyer Honoree for 10 years, a national peer-nominated publication that names the best attorneys across all 50 states, in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. In 2017, he was included in Super Lawyers’ top 50 Alabama attorneys list. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by his peers. He is also recognized by Birmingham Magazine as one of Birmingham’s “Top Attorneys,” and has received multiple multi-million dollar settlements for his clients. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Riley and his law partner, Kirby Farris, host a legal call-in show, LawCall, every Sunday night on Fox 6 WBRC at 10:30 p.m. LawCall features guest attorneys from across the state of Alabama, and answers live call-in questions on all areas of the law.. Mr. Riley lives in Birmingham and in his free time enjoys fishing, Alabama Football and spending time with his two sons, Evans and John Harold.

Ken Gomany is an aggressive criminal defense attorney practicing in the greater Birmingham area. His practice areas include federal court, state district and circuit courts, and municipal courts. As a practicing criminal lawyer for forty-two years in Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties, Ken obtains excellent results for his clients based on his knowledge of the law, relationships with district attorneys and U.S. attorneys, and his credibility with judges. He gained experience as a deputy district attorney in Jefferson County, Alabama for nine years. Ken also served as a division chief and was the chief deputy of the homicide division in Jefferson County. Ken also served as the former Treasurer for Jefferson County, Alabama.. Ken's current cases include capital murder, all classes of felonies and misdemeanors. He is regularly appointed by federal judges, circuit court criminal judges, and state court district judges to represent indigent clients because of the bench's confidence in him.. When he is not representing his own criminal clients, Ken presently serves as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Gardendale. Ken is also the past president of the Greater Birmingham Defense Lawyers Associations. Ken is an active member of the Birmingham Bar Association where he is a member of the Criminal Law section.. Ken is also a former instructor of criminal justice at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

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.

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.

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.

Jordan S. Bolton is an Equity Member in Clark Hill’s Litigation Practice Group. He has been with Clark Hill since 2002, is the Chairperson of the National Recruiting Committee (Summer Associate Program), leads various corporate culture initiatives, maintains a leadership role in the firm’s E2 initiative (helping start-ups and other early-stage ventures manage their legal spend), and is principally resident in the firm’s Birmingham, Michigan office.. Jordan helps business leaders, in-house counsel, and individuals remove barriers to success by providing creative dispute resolution and transactional services. Core to Jordan’s work is a national complex commercial litigation practice (emphasizing on consumer, contract, copyright, fraud, real estate, shareholder, supply chain, and trademark matters). In that capacity, Jordan has been called upon to serve clients in litigation pending in dozens of state and federal courts across the country, including substantial experience litigating matters in Michigan’s business courts. Jordan also maintains a robust outside general counsel practice for his clients who have varied legal needs but are not yet ready for in-house counsel. In that regard, Jordan’s clients appreciate his ability to call upon his vast network to advance his clients’ business interests. Finally, having built a reputation for creative dispute resolution, Jordan is called upon by his colleagues to serve as a mediator and as an arbitrator. In those instances, counsel looking to Jordan for those services appreciate his ability to quickly focus on the key issues, leading to efficient dispute resolution.. During his career, Jordan has received significant recognition from peer and other groups for his work, including being:. Recognized by Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the largest judgment in Michigan ($120,000,000)Named the Legal Aid and Defenders' Pro Bono Attorney of the YearNamed in Super Lawyers every year for more than a decade (repeatedly “Top 50 Business Attorneys” and “Top 100 Attorneys” in any practice)Named repeatedly in dBusiness's listing of Top LawyersRated “AV Preeminent” (highest rating) by Martindale-HubbellRated “10/10 Superb” (highest rating) by AvvoProfiled in Crain's Detroit Business among the busiest litigators in MichiganSelected to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General in connection with the Flint water litigation. In addition to firm leadership positions, speaking engagements for domestic and international audiences (including business court judges and practitioners, forensic accounting experts, and others), and service on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Prosecutors Foundation for the Kids, and Knollwood Country Club, Jordan has a track record of bar service that spans his entire career.. He has served numerous terms by Presidential appointment on the State Bar of Michigan’s:. Judicial Qualifications Committee, which evaluates candidates for appointment to judicial vacancies on behalf of the appointing authorityCharacter and Fitness Committee, which evaluates applicants for admission to the State Bar of MichiganUnited States Courts Committee, which addresses issues confronting the federal courts. He has also been nominated to run for the State Bar of Michigan’s Judicial Tenure Commission, and is a Life Fellow of the State Bar Foundation.. With the Oakland County Bar Association, he has served as a(n):. Inns of Court BarristerDiscovery MediatorPro Bono MentorChair and Vice Chair of the Forum for In-House Counsel CommitteeChair and Vice Chair of the Business Counsel and Courts Committee (a committee he was instrumental in founding)Member of various ad hoc committeesLife Fellow of the Oakland County Bar FoundationNominee for the Board of DirectorsJordan has also been an active member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and a Barrister for the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association.. Jordan’s clients and connections have this to say about him:. "I would not hesitate to recommend Jordan to anyone based on his hard work, experience and knowledge of the law… he is a trusted colleague." - Robb Smith, General Counsel, North American Bancard. "Jordan Bolton is a dedicated professional, a natural litigator and… the sort of advocate I would want steering me through legal troubles." - Matthew Rechtien, Partner, Bodman. "My company has utilized Jordan Bolton over the years in several instances, ranging from the mundane ‘contract review’… to the complex, scary, and sometimes urgent legal situations that sometimes arise when running a small business. Although he works for a large firm, he offers very personalized service, and is prompt and efficient. His qualifications and the peace of mind he instills in his clients are to be commended. I would (and have) recommend(ed) him to anybody who was having a business litigation question/issue, large or small. In fact, some clients of mine that I referred to Jordan were equally as happy with his work and have thanked me on more than one occasion for recommending his services." - Jeffrey Atto, Managing Member, Concise Computer Consulting. "Jordan is a tenacious attorney who I have retained and referred to several friends and relatives. Always personable, detailed oriented, and readily accessible, he has a passion for his profession and a deep talent pool at his disposal to ensure all facets of any situation are covered." – Dominick Pulis, Quality Manager, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. "Jordan (is)… one of the best Attorneys one could partner with. Jordan is respectful, genuine and generous, while at the same time sharp, strategic, and fearless. This unique combination of personality traits allows him to clearly navigate the ever changing environment of business, and also achieve results that are always focused on the best interest of his client." – Barry Spilman, CEO, RPM Freight Systems. "Jordan Bolton is a high energy and passionate guy who gets things done! He's a natural connector who is always looking for ways to help his friends and network. He's a force of nature and the kind of guy you want on your team." – Marty Maddin, Founder, PEAK Performance International. Prior to joining Clark Hill, Jordan gained significant courtroom experience holding positions with Judge George C. Steeh of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Free Legal Aid Clinic, and the 46th District Court of Southfield, Michigan.

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"