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There are many things about my work that I enjoy but the part that is most satisfying is taking a bad situation and turning it into a good situation.. I often have clients that come in very upset over a situation.  Maybe they are facing foreclosure.  Or dealing with an abusive debt collector.  Or their credit reports are so incorrect that they are losing their security clearance or they are losing a mortgage over it.  Other times clients are dealing with the constant pain of injuries from a car wreck.. They are frustrated and upset to have to deal with this problem.  They don't have accurate information on their rights and options.  This is exactly where the insurance companies, debt collectors, and mortgage companies want you to be.. Unsure of your rights and unsure of what action to take.  You see they assume that you:

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The rules of the Alabama State Bar require the following on attorney advertising: "No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the legal services performed by other lawyers."

Our law firm is comprised of an accomplished pair of Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorneys who have advanced the rights of thousands of individuals in complex litigation matters on a local, regional, and national level since 1989. We are fueled by the belief that everyone is entitled to quality representation and the right to pursue legal remedies, despite the size and financial strength of adversaries. We are licensed to practice law in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, New York, Texas and the District of Columbia (D.C.), and specialize in cases involving pharmaceutical drug injuries, medical device injuries, catastrophic physical injuries, motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, and cases of wrongful death.

Martha Reeves Cook was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Selma, Alabama, where both her parents were born and raised. Martha began her career with the law as the Director of Human Resources with a large firm in downtown Birmingham. She then attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, the same law school her great grandfather graduated from 100 years earlier. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 1996 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in the same year.. Martha practiced business and consumer law, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, for 20 years, before opening Martha Reeves Cook, LLC in 2016. The firm has a large focus on mediation, but Martha continues to represent small business and non-profit clients.

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.

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