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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.

Originally from Hoover, Michael returns to the Birmingham area after spending over seven years in the state capital, Montgomery. Michael graduated from Auburn University in 2005. He then attended Thomas G. Jones School of Law at Faulkner University where he served as an Associate Justice on the Honor Court. In 2009, Michael graduated with a Juris Doctor and certificate in alternative dispute resolution. After clerking and serving as the mediation coordinator for the District Court of Montgomery County, Michael worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Montgomery County before becoming a staff attorney at the City of Montgomery where he defended the city in all types of litigation in state and federal court as well as advising the mayor, the council, and the cabinet heads on a myriad of legal issues. Michael joined the firm in 2017.. Michael is married to the former Kristin Leigh Hulsey of Anniston, Alabama, who works in international admissions at University of Alabama- Birmingham. Kristin and Michael love the beach, traveling, and spending time with their two dogs- Zoe and Lucy. In his spare time, Michael officiates high school and NCAA football. He is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery Legacy Class 33- the best class ever.

Opened in 2002, Heather Leonard PC is a full service law practice concentrating on litigation and mediation of all employment law matters.. Consistently recognized as one of the top employment lawyers in Alabama, Heather Leonard has been handling employment law matters for both individuals and businesses since 1998.  She has been ranked as one of the Top 25 female attorneys as well as one of the the Top 50 overall attorneys in Alabama by Thompson Reuters' Superlawyers publication.  Her firm has also been ranked as a Tier One provider of employment law services by U.S. News and World Report's "Best Law Firms.". Confining her practice to employment law issues, Ms. Leonard has the unique expertise and knowledge to successfully navigate the complicated disputes that arise between employers and employees in all facets of the employment relationship.  Ranging from internal investigations for a business or filing an EEOC charge on behalf of an employee - all the way to complex multi-plaintiff multi-state litigation, we have handled it.

Ontario has focused his practice on the areas of Criminal Defense (i.e. drug possession, domestic violence, and assault), Uncontested Divorces, Divorces, and Family Law (modifications, child support, and child custody).  Prior to establishing my law practice, I worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Houston Brown (10th Judicial Circuit, Jefferson County Alabama).  Additionally, Ontario participate in a number of community outreach programs and mentoring programs for children.. Ontario is licensed in both the state of Alabama and the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern District of Alabama.  He received his undergraduate and master’s degree from Alabama A&M University and his law degree from Miles Law School.

No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.. I am an attorney located in Birmingham, Alabama.  I assist clients in employment agreements, shareholder agreements, business formation and planning, succession planning, and representing shareholders and business owners in negotiating the purchase and/or sell of ownership interest. I also serve small business and closely held corporation clients in day-to-day contract drafting, as well as assisting clients in structuring business and real estate transactions.  I represent owners, developers and financial institutions in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, including lending and finance and acquisition and lease negotiation.. I advise clients on estate and trust planning, from young professionals to high net-worth individuals and families.  I draft documents to: reduce, defer and where possible eliminate federal estate tax liability; protect family assets threatened by issues such as heirs with dependency, creditor or immaturity problems; provide for beneficiaries with special needs, while protecting their entitlement to government benefits; and arrange for appropriate provisions for children from multiple marriages.

Nicolas Gutierrez has always felt the desire to become a lawyer, thanks to the influential reinforcement of his grandfathers.. “My grandfather on my mom’s side would always laugh about my tendency to argue over every little point, and encouraged this trait. My grandfather on my dad’s side always preached about providing help to others, and encouraged me to focus on law so that I could help those who needed it.”. Nicolas was born in Baltimore, Maryland and planted Southern roots growing up in Hoover, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish.. Honored with the Bo Cole scholarship, Nicolas received his J.D. from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. There, he was nominated for Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges and served on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy.. As an associate attorney at Cory Watson, Nicolas focuses his practice on motor vehicle litigation and serious personal injury claims.. When asked what his favorite thing about helping people through the law is, Nicolas responds, "Knowing that I can potentially provide some peace of mind with their legal issue is rewarding. I believe a personal injury lawyer’s role in the community is to help individuals who have gone through an unexpectedly difficult time, and let them know that someone cares about righting whatever wrong afflicted them.". Nicolas remains active with the Cumberland School of Law, especially the Admission Office. In his free time, Nicolas enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching Alabama Football or Real Madrid soccer, expanding his vinyl collection, and learning new languages. He often visits the rest of his family in Chile, staying close although they live on two different continents.

Nicholas Papasifakis advises clients on business and estate planning matters, asset protection strategies, and probate and trust administration and litigation.

Nelson represents clients in automobile and trucking accidents, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance disputes. I offer free case consultations/evaluations. My direct line is.. Nelson is from Arab, Alabama. He graduated with special honors in his major at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama in 2015 where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. In 2019 he finished in the top third of his class at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. While at Cumberland, he served as the President of the Federalist Society, a Senior Member of the Trial Board, competed on the Mediation Team, and made Dean’s List every semester. Nelson was admitted to practice in Georgia in 2019 and Alabama in 2020.. As an Alabama native, when Nelson in not cheering for the Crimson Tide, he spends his free time with his wife and friends going hiking, fishing, or camping.

Named one of the Top 50 attorneys in Alabama by Super Lawyers and voted by his peers as one of the best attorneys in Birmingham in the area of Business Law. Mr. Dana's practice focuses primarily on representing owners of small-to medium-sized closely held businesses in negotiations and disputes with their co-owners, employees, and third parties.  His representation routinely includes advising clients on difficult and sensitive business situations, including:. Mr. Dana also routinely represents investors in pursuing claims against advisors and brokers for improper investment advice and guidance.

My primarily practice involves business disputes, constitutional violations and other complex commercial litigation, including actions involving:. If you have been hurt, bullied, or cheated, I can help.

My practice is exclusively in the area of juvenile/family law. I treat each client with respect and do my best to represent their interest in the most effective way posible. I keep up to date on current statutory and case law, and thoroughly prepare for each court hearing. Prior to practicing law, I maintained a private practice in psychotherapy for several years. I have taught legal research and juvenile law at the Birmingham School of Law, and courses on family and child welfare at the University of Alabama and the University of West Florida. I have also served as Special Master and Special Circuit Judge at the Jefferson County Family Court.

My practice is a transactional practice encompassing public and privately-held companies, with services from formation to acqusition by a purchaser or liquidation.  Services include employment agreements, customer contracts, executive compensation planning, mergers and acquistitions and the like.   I also do a lot of individual work, including estate planning, asset protection planning, prenuptial agreements, trust planning, estate administration, trust administration, trust modification, probate litigation and representation before the IRS and Alabama Department of Revenue.   Services for non-profit corporations and trusts include formation and obtaining tax-exempt status from the IRS.

My name is Woody Ketcham and I was born and raised right here in Alabama.  I am passionate about helping those who have been accused of a crime. Navigating the criminal justice system is a scary process and can be quite intimidating and confusing. Ketcham Law is here to give you access to the legal system and I would be honored to help you or those close to you who are faced with a criminal law matter.

My name is Stewart S. Wilbanks.  Since 2003, I have handled cases in more than 55 counties throughout the State of Alabama.  I mainly handle personal injury matters and social security disabilty. However, over the years, I have assisted ordinary hard working people with all sorts of legal problems.  Please contact me if I can assist you with a legal issue.  My direct dial is.  I look forward to serving you.

My name is J.D. Lloyd and I help folks convicted of crimes continue their fight for justice after the trial. Whether it's through filing an appeal or post-conviction petition for relief, I make sure my clients know there's still hope after the trial.

My legal practice for the past twenty years has been about providing people with quality and professional legal services in areas of the law that impact their future.  My office provides a caring environment that helps people cope with serious legal issues and provide solutions.  I also assist small business owners with the myriad of legal issues that affect owning a business in today's legal environment.

My legal concentration is in appellate and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.. Before joining Lippitt O’Keefe, I served as a law clerk intern for the Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. I later served as a law clerk for the Honorable Marilyn J. Kelly, Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1999 to 2000, and then in 2000, I served as a pre-hearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals.. In 2010, I was appointed to serve through 2012 on the Michigan Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions.. In addition to my love of the law, I also play music.  I have been playing the piano for over 30 years and I have been playing professionally since I was 14 years old.  In 2002, I won third prize in a Jerry Lee Lewis sound alike competition in Memphis, TN and I love to play ragtime and boogie-woogie piano.

My law firm is run the way you deserve. When you allow Simmons Law to work for you, you recieve a personal touch that does not exist at big firms. When you call, you don't get a reception that has no idea who you are, you get me. Let me help you with your personal injury or property loss. I can't guarantee you a particular result, but I can guarantee when it's over you'll feel like family.

My first attorney position was with the Social Security Administration in the administrative law division.  It was called the Office of Hearings and Appeals at the time.  I received extensive legal training on the Social Security Act and the Cofd of Federal Regulations.  I received medical training to learn medical terminology, as well as about injuries and disease processes that can interfere with a person's ability to hold a job.. After leaving the Social Security Administration, I began representing claimants in the private sector. Since 1982, I have represented thousands of clients in disability appeals.. In addition to Social Security cases, I also acquired expertise in the area of Alabama Workers' Compensation claims.  I understand workers' comp offset and other issues related to windfall offset and benefit computation.. I consider myself to be an expert in the field of how injury. illness, age and work history impact the ability to earn a living and perform gainful work.

My father has practiced personal injury law for half a century, helping
thousands of individuals.  In 1996, I joined him in his practice after
working for a larger firm for four years.  Many of the clients we
represent cannot afford an attorney, and there is nothing better than
helping a family recover what they have lost, especially if it is from
a large corporation which was clearly in the wrong.Helping
people is what our firm does.  Whether it's recovering money to help
make life easier, getting justice for someone when the criminal system
doesn't work, or simply getting a refund for someone on a vehicle which
is a lemon, I enjoy helping people.  We recently tried a case for a
family whose daughter was tragically killed in an automobile
collision.  The defendant didn't have enough insurance, and the family
wasn't concerned about money.  They simply wanted justice.  They had
lost their daughter forever, and this young man was going to move on
with his life without any form of punishment for his wrongful conduct. 
The family asked us to pursue the case through trial so that at the
very least there would be a judgment on his record.  That's what we
did.  We tried the case to a jury and won.  The family was grateful
that we took on this challenge when other attorneys turned them down
simply because there was not enough money in it.  When we have clients
thank us for helping them, we are rewarded in a way that you really
cannot describe.. PersonalI spend most of my spare time with my wife
and three children.  Much of that time involves little league sports. 
I am an avid jogger, and I attempt to play golf and tennis.. Professional Memberships   State Bar of Alabama State Bar of Georgia Birmingham Bar Association Atlanta Bar Association Member National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember American Association for JusticeMember Alabama Association for JusticeAdmitted to practice to the Supreme Court of Alabama and the Alabama Court of Civil AppealsAdmitted to practice in Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of AlabamaAdmitted to practice in the 11th Circuit Court of AppealsFormer Member of the National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys (NARCA) and the Commercial Law League of America Seminars   Conducted Legal Collection Workshops for Dun and Bradstreet Conducted Collections Seminar in Birmingham, Alabama on  Legal Aspects of Collections. Professional/Charitable ActivitiesAmerican Heart Association Team Captain: Jail Bail For Heart Fund Raising Campaign, 2 years MS Jail Bail Fund Raising Campaign, 3 yearsBig Gift Campaign Solicitors for Strong Kid Campaign: YMCA Currently on Board of Directors, Downtown YMCA Past President of Birmingham Chapter of Tulane Alumni ClubHonorsNamed one of Top Five Personal Injury Attorneys in Birmingham Magazine 2010.  Listed in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Alabama Superlawyers for personal injuryChosen Best of the Bar for personal injury/wrongful death in the 2005 Birmingham Business Journal

Ms. Thompson advises and represents governmental entities, corporate clients as well as non-profits and individuals throughout the State of Alabama.  She utilizes her years of experience to provide creative solutions to complex issues in the areas of corporate law, employment law, governmental and public sector law and environmental law. She is experenced in all aspects of corporate representation including drafting and negotiating contracts and transactions, acquisitions, sales and transfers as well as day-to-day advice on corporate governance. Her extensive municipal and public sector experience has given her a unique and sophisticated expertise in all state and federal statutes that impact Alabama pubic bodies and agencies on a day-to-day basis. She also has extensive experience in employment and labor law and provides proactive and preventative training and guidance on FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, ADEA, Titile VII and other employment matters.  She has reviewed and drafted employee handbooks and manuals in these areas and has successfuly defended claims before the EEOC as well as state and federal courts.  She was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.

Mr. Sam P. Dixon, III was born in Mobile, Alabama. The great-grandson of the Alabama Governor, Frank Dixon, Sam has come from a long family history of politics and the legal profession. Mr. Dixon always admired and respected the legal profession and aspired to help people obtain justice and fairness through the legal process. Sam obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and then decided to continue his career in law. After receiving his law degree from Faulkner University in just two and a half years, Mr. Sam Dixon went on to clerk for both the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Middle District of Alabama.. While studying for the bar exam, Sam obtained further family law experience while clerking for a domestic relations firm in Huntsville, Alabama. After passing the bar, Sam gained further experience working for a criminal defense and family law firm in Birmingham, Alabama. During that time, Sam was responsible for hundreds of clients. Mr. Dixon excelled in the areas of domestic relations and criminal defense. Sam was then promoted to lead counsel in various legal matters from criminal jury trials involving murder, sex crimes and drug trafficking to domestic relations cases involving custody, property division, visitation and child support. After achieving various successes in those areas and a partnership offer in a short amount of time, Mr. Dixon did not stop there. Sam's ultimate goal was to start his own firm where he could continue to assist his client's in achieving successful outcomes. Thus, Dixon Law was created. Dixon Law mission is to continue to provide a personal touch, guidance, consultation and advocacy at an affordable price. We know your case matters to you and Dixon Law will continue to provide quality representation, excellent client communications and fierce litigation to fight for your best interest!

Mr. Robinson represents energy and public utility companies in a wide variety of matters in both the federal and state regulatory arenas.  His practice includes the following:

Mr. Powell graduated from the University of Alabama in 1989 and is a 1992 graduate of Cumberland School of Law. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in September of 1992 and to the Tennessee State Bar in March 1994. Mr. Powell has also been admitted to the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Powell's primary areas of focus have been in the field of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, SSI and claims for Personal Injuries. Mr. Powell is currently President of the Birmingham Bar's Workers' Compensation section, past President of the Alabama Associations for Justice Workers' Compensation Section, a member of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization (AWCO), a member in the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR), a member of the Alabama and Tennessee State Bar Associations, a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, a member of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, a member of the Tom Robinson Society Workers' Compensation Group and a member of the Alabama State Bar Workers' Compensation Section. Mr. Powell has been certified as an "Advocate" by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and has spoken at various seminars on issues dealing with Alabama's Workers' Compensation law.. I have served as a Deacon in my church and am happily married and the father of two boys.

Mr. Miner practices in the areas of commercial and general civil litigation and appellate practice, and generally represents creditors in the areas of collection, foreclosure and ejectment, and landlords in commercial and residential landlord-tenant law. His representative clients include banks and financial institutions, loan servicers, real estate developers, property management companies, small businesses and individuals.  His civil litigation experience is diverse, having represented clients in state and federal cases involving issues such as contract disputes, tort claims, equitable remedies, real estate, and probate estates.  He has represented mortgagees, third-party purchasers and landlords in matters of ejectment and eviction, and various parties in real property issues, including foreclosure and tax sale redemption and title disputes.  Mr. Miner also represents parties in the preparation and review of lease agreements, sale contracts, mortgages, notes, forbearance agreements, and real estate documents.