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We specialize in large-asset and complicated divorce matters with a high level of expertise in business valuations, division of businesses and assets, asset allocations and tax consequences where marital assets are involved. Our attorneys and paralegals provide the expertise to handle these types of these domestic matters and provide prompt and responsive individual attention to all of our clients.. Named as of the top business attorneys, Mr. Gordon maintains a legal practice that spans a number of areas.  From advising clients on difficult internal disputes to buying and selling large businesses, his practice and focus on various business-related issues is significant.  Mr. Gordon advises clients on any number of business and personal issues, both large and small, and continually offers creative and insightful solutions to his clients.

Vincent Swiney, a founding partner at Swiney & Bellenger, is an experienced attorney whose practice focuses on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disability cases. While working to obtain his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, Mr. Swiney served on the Trial Advocacy Board, won the Judge James O. Haley Federal Court Competition, and was named to The Order of Barristers. His passion for the field only grew after graduation. He has since joined countless legal associations and has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Birmingham Magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell® for his outstanding legal work.

Twenty-four years ago, I crossed the Alabama state line at the age of 21 for only the second time in my life.  The first time I was a sixth-grade student in Marietta, Georgia on a field trip to the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center.. This second time was in 1991 when I enrolled in law school at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama.  I graduated from Furman University in 1991 with a degree in Economics and while I never intended to be a lawyer, I thought the law school education could always benefit me no matter what course I ultimately chose.  I also knew myself well enough to know that if I were going to pursue additional education following college, it would need to be immediately after college.. Being from Marietta, Georgia, Cumberland School of Law seemed like a good choice as it was fairly close to home and was similar in many ways to Furman University where I spent a wonderful four years and developed meaningful and lasting friendships.  So, in August 1991, my mother, father and I packed my belongings in a U-Haul truck and headed west on I-20.  As we drove, I considered the journey ahead and where it might take me (in law school, not on I-20) and imagined it would only include a brief three-year stay in Birmingham and a return trip on I-20 East in 1994 to begin a career.. I was surprised to find law school interesting and it did not take long to realize that I could enjoy a nice quality of life in Birmingham.  Prior to graduation, I was fortunate to receive an offer of employment from  a mid-size law firm and I accepted knowing that my plans to return to Georgia may never come about.  It was at this law firm that I learned the importance of a doing a job well, on time and paying attention to detail.  I also worked with a great group of people and those friendships developed during those first few years of law practice remain some of my closest today.  And, I was lucky to find two mentors that I considered my "professional" father and grandfather that took a real interest in me.. Birmingham was becoming my home and it was about to get even better.  In 1996, I took Ashley Herring on our first date to Legion Field for an Olympic Soccer game.  Despite having no interest in soccer, Ashley was great company at the game and ignored the absolute downpour that started right at kick off and continued all night.  We never thought about leaving the game and Ashley never complained - not once.  I knew a good thing when I saw it.  In 1997, Ashley and I married and it was the best decision I've ever made.  She still has not complained even though I can give her plenty to complain about.. In 2002, I was ready for a change from the world of litigation.  Through a chance meeting with my law school classmate Shelly Moss while Christmas shopping for our children (Caroline, at the time 19 months and Paul, 5 months), I learned that Shelly was moving to Texas and leaving her busy real estate closing practice.  The prospect of continuing her practice was attractive to me for several reasons.  First and foremost however, I liked that I would be providing a needed service at a known and reasonable price for those who chose to be involved in the transaction - not usually the case in litigation.. As I write these words, I feel fortunate to be celebrating my thirteen-year anniversary (now 22 years) in the real estate closing business and I have enjoyed it even more than I thought I would.  There are many things I like about it including those that I thought I would.  But what I find most rewarding, I believe, is that I am a part of a community and I get to play a small part in someone's decision to choose a home.. I enjoy our life here and am proud to call Birmingham home. I'm also grateful that I'm not fighting that Atlanta traffic!  Ashley and I have three happy and healthy children (Brian, our third, joined us in 2003) that actually get along and enjoy school.. And, I continue in a job that I find enjoyable and rewarding and always feel flattered when someone allows me to handle their real estate transaction for them.  So much so that I hope to be updating this statement another twenty-three years from now!

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Steven Benefield has handled a wide variety of matters in almost 40 years of practice. His practice focuses on strategic planning and litigation of tax, estate, trust, and business matters for individuals and businesses, fiduciaries and beneficiaries. His practice includes business, partnership and corporate transactions, entity selection, formation, dissolution, and operational issues, mergers and acquisitions for buyers and sellers, exit strategy planning for business owners, trust and estate planning for individuals, retirement and welfare benefit plan drafting, operation, and ERISA compliance.. Mr. Benefield has tried over 40 cases to a conclusion in state and federal courts and argued multiple appeals in the Alabama Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Litigated matters have included severe personal injury and death cases involving burns and other trauma resulting from automobile accidents, product defects, and premises liability, a broad range of business and commercial actions involving fraud, antitrust, securities violations, ERISA, fiduciary liability, contracts, interference with business and contractual relations, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, general commercial contract matters under the UCC and common law, construction litigation, Miller Act claims (state and federal), professional liability claims against lawyers, engineers and veterinarians, RICO, injunctions and other equitable remedies, actions to determine individual capacity in property transfers and donative intent, will contests, conservatorships, guardianships, and contested settlement of estates and trusts, insurance coverage issues, interpleader actions, as well as income, gift and estate tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and Alabama Department of Revenue from audit through appeal and in the U.S. Tax Court.. Mr. Benefield is a Fellow of the American College of Trust & Estate Counsel, where he is a member of the Fiduciary Litigation, Professional Responsibility, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committees and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since in the fields of tax law (2006 -2022), business organizations (2010 -2022), and trusts and estates (2013 -2022). Best Lawyers named him “Birmingham Lawyer of the Year” in 2014 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mr. Benefield received the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell. Birmingham Magazine named him as a 2019 Top Attorney in the fields of ERISA, trusts and estates. He has been certified as a Merger & Acquisition Advisor by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors.. Mr. Benefield is registered as a general and appellate mediator in state and federal courts, is active with the Boy Scouts of America, having received the Silver Beaver award, District Award of Merit, Eagle Scout, and Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow. Mr. Benefield has been an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham for almost 40 years and believes that God loves us unconditionally, that God commands us to love one another the same way, and that love requires actions more than mere words.. Some of Mr. Benefield’s publications include “Getting to 8x and Beyond – How are High Multiple Transactions Created in Good Markets and Bad?”; “No Plan for the Succession of Your Business? Plan for the Business to Fail,” in Family and Business Succession Planning Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Key Tax Issues, Dealing with Family Concerns, and Avoiding Potential Pitfalls for Closely Held Businesses, 51. Mr. Benefield has been both the speaker and author of extensive materials for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars too numerous to list on business formation, business exit strategy planning, estate planning and administration, ethics, professional liability, and related matters.. Mr. Benefield currently chairs the Alabama Law Institute Committee on Guardianship Reform. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the American Bar Association, and several sections in both organizations.

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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 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.

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!

Maurine is a trial attorney and her practice consists of a wide variety of general litigation matters, including personal injury, complex business and tort litigation, civil rights matters, and class actions. Maurine is also skilled at handling appellate and probate matters, along with the drafting of wills and other business and probate documents.

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.

Jack Cabral Personal Injury lawyer is a principal Birmingham personal injury law firm known throughout the entire state of Alabama for providing impeccable legal advice and unparalleled a board certified Chiropractic physician an a practicing lawyer makes me uniquely qualified in handling personal injuries and medical malpractice claims an injuries. I have a " History of Helping the Injured". We have represent clients involving personal injury, auto accident, criminal defense, wrongful death, insurance claims, state lisenses, business disputes, animal attack, including dog bites, as various forms of negligence throughout Alabama. Our expertise in the legal field comes from our combined years of litigation and trial experience. We founded our practice on the belief that the civil jury system is the best avenue by which to provide reimbursement to injured parties and discourage offenders from harming others in the future.. Jack Cabral is committed to defending your legal right to be paid for the injuries you have suffered. You can trust  Jack to handle your case diligently to make the most of your recovery while treating your case with dignity and discretion. Cab ral Law Firm is armed and ready to fight for your case in the courtroom. As your activist, we will fight for your legal rights while protecting your interests. We are dedicated to allowing you maximum recovery and insuring maximum compensation for your injury. Our impeccable teamwork is one of the many reasons why Jack Cabral is one of Birmingham, Alabama’s leading law firms. We are devoted to bringing justice to those harmed by the negligence of others. Together we approach your case with an empowerment to fight for your rights by offering the right mixture of commitment, creativity and innovation. This is one of the many reasons why Jack Cabral  is one of the best personal injury lawyers in the state of Alabama.. A History of Helping Personal Injury

Jacey Jefferson joined the Mezrano Law Firm in August of 2018. Jacey has successfully worked numerous cases as a personal injury attorney, assisting clients in both settlement negotiations and litigation. In particular, Jacey has experience dealing with insurance companies who put their profits ahead of their customers, and she does not back down from the fight for adequate compensation and coverage for the people and families she represents.. Jacey has the work ethic and passion clients look for in an attorney. Jacey is a highly motivated attorney who is dedicated to, and focused on, helping others.. Jacey graduated from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and currently specializes in personal injury law. She minored in life sciences during her undergraduate work at Florida State University, which has made her especially adept at understanding, communicating, and connecting with clients. Jacey’s background helps her understand the importance of seeing things from another person’s perspective, and also how our experiences help shape who we are. This translates into an innate understanding of her clients’ needs and goals.. When Jacey is not in the office, you might find her traveling to see family in Florida, or relaxing at the beach with a good book in her hand. Jacey also enjoys playing softball, and spending time with her husband.

I was born in Birmingham, AL and attended Vestavia High School.  I had the opportunity to complete my junior year of high school in Hamburg, Germany.  I served a church mission in Finland for 2 years and then after law school returned to Birmingham.. My favorite part of my job is helping people preserve their dignity.  Everyone deserves to be treated fairly and with respect regardless of where they are in life.. I spend my free time with my wife and six children.  I also enjoy dirt biking, scuba, guitar, and water skiing.  I love to volunteer at church.

I have extensive experience in the Alabama Criminal Defense field and have handled hundreds of jury and bench trials from traffic tickets to the most serious felonies.  Contact me anytime for a free consulation.. Best regards,. Todd

I enjoy geting to know my clients and their family and trying to help them get a great result in their case.  I am fairly picky about which cases I accept.  I fight hard but fairly for my clients.  If I am not working, I am doing something with my family or am at my farm hopefully hunting or fishing.

I began my career representing low income clients in foreclosure and ejectment actions. After a couple years of fighting for those who would otherwise not have access to the legal system, I joined a personal injury law firm and have been representing the injured ever since.  I advocate on behalf of individuals, for all people... to provide them a voice in a very loud and confusing system.

I am very pleased to announce that I am now working as a Government Attorney for the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources. Therefore, I am no longer accepting new clients and have closed my private practice.. Jason Bonar is a native of Shadyside, Ohio who finished high school in Melbourne, Florida.  Jason was a four-sport athlete growing up and athletics lead him to attend Appalachian State University.  After receiving his Bachelor's degree in History, Jason worked for two years in the sporting goods industry.. Jason attended and graduated from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham.  Since opening his practice some 20 years ago, Jason has helped thousands of families in crisis, ranging from children's educational issues to complex divorce cases.  Jason is a renowned speaker on family and juvenile issues.

I am an experienced employment, appellate, and litgation attorney in the Birmingham, Alabama, area. I joined Wallace, Jordan, Ratliff & Brandt in 1994. My labor-and-employment law work includes employment litigation, discrimination, contracts, drug-free workplaces, drug testing, litigation prevention, employee policies/handbooks, and employee benefits/ERISA. I am also experienced in commercial litigation, insurance litigation, negligence/injury cases, fraud/misrepresentation cases, product-liability cases, arbitration, and other methods of alternative dispute resolution. I have been the attorney of record in more than eighty appellate cases and more than fifty reported appellate decisions. My practice in the area of constitutional law includes representing governments in civil-rights cases, as well as free-speech, voting/elections, and religion issues.  I have also worked on cases concerning the powers of local governmental entities. I was directly involved in the election-related disputes concerning races for Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama, a Jefferson County Circuit Court judge, and the 1994 race for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama. My personal interests include computers, technology, college football, college basketball, and church activities, including teaching children’s Sunday school. I am a volunteer court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children in the Jefferson County Family Court through CASA of Jefferson County and the Alabama CASA Network. I especially enjoy family activities with my wife and children.

I am a member of the Alabama Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Assocation as well as a volunteer for the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program.  As a teenage mother, I put myself through Samford University and Birmingham School of Law working in the restaurant industry. I work with all types of people in a time of crisis, and my goal is to stand by their side and be their voice.  I understand that any legal issue can be stressful and expensive for my clients.  I treat my clients with respect and empathy, and I love what I do.

HIGHEST RATED "AV" Preeminent Attorney, America's Top One Percent, America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, Top 3 Consumer Protection Lawyers by and multiple years recognition among Birmingham's Top Attorneys by Birmingham Magazine. ASK ALLAN NOW!. FREE 15 MINUTE INITIAL TELEPHONE CONSULTATION Call:. Mr. Armstrong graduated Cumberland School of Law at Samford Univerisity in 1988. Upon graduation, he began his practice with one of the oldest and most well established law firms in Birmingham, Alabama. He practiced for seven years in this firm's business litigation department. Thereafter, he founded a firm primarily devoted to representing small businesses and consumers.  Many of these clients suffered injury as a result of violations of employment and consumer protection laws.  In 1999, Mr. Armstrong joined a national law firm primarily representing plaintiffs in national class actions and multi-district litigation.. Mr. Armstrong continues to expand his employment law practice relating to wage and hour issues and other matters arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act. He also continues to focus on areas of consumer protection, including current pending class litigation for violations of multiple deceptive trade practices statutes.  The primary focus of this area of the practice is intended to protect individuals from fraud and deception. During his years of representing his clients, Mr. Armstrong has been involved in many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts.. Visit for representative cases handled by Mr. Armstrong.

Gregory S. Ritchey’s practice focuses on insurance defense, products liability defense, personal injury, manufactured housing defense, fire-related property and injury defense, appellate practice, commercial litigation, construction defense, mediation, commercial transportation, warranty defense, employment issues, creditor’s rights, bankruptcy and arbitration issues. Greg has given seminars on several issues pertaining to his practice areas. He received his B.S. from the University of Alabama in 1985, his J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1988 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1988. Greg is also member of the Birmingham Bar Association where he has served as its Secretary/Treasurer (2018), multiple times on its Executive Committee as well as being past-president of the Young Lawyers’ Section (1998).Lorman Distinguished Faculty Member. Greg is an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® attorney, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, which is based on surveys of attorneys and the judiciary and is an outstanding achievement demonstrating that a lawyer has earned the highest rating available for their legal ability and professional ethics. Greg is regularly listed in B-Metro magazine as one of Birmingham’s “Top Lawyers” and was named as one of Birmingham’s “Top Lawyers” in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 editions and was named a “Top Rated Lawyer” in Construction Law by American Lawyer Media in 2012. American Lawyer Media publishes national and regional magazines, as well as newspapers. This recognition was published in the November issue of The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel magazines.

G. Daniel (Danny) Evans is a Martindale Hubbell AV-rated attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law.  A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Evans obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama and his Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law in 1975, where he was the Executive Editor of the Law Review and a member of the regional championship Moot Court team.  Following law school, he served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama.  Mr. Evans began private practice in Birmingham in 1978, and in 1992, formed The Evans Law Firm P.C. to continue his civil litigation practice and serve clients from all walks of life.. A member of the Executive Committee for the Alabama Association for Justice, Mr. Evans has tried numerous cases in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts throughout Alabama, and has an impressive track record of success in other states.  Mr. Evans has presented numerous oral arguments to the Alabama Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuit, and before the United States Supreme Court.  For more information, please see the verdicts and settlements page.. The Evans Law Firm regularly handles complex litigation matters, including class actions, professional negligence, medical malpractice, consumer actions, insurance fraud, business litigation, and personal injury claims. Recognizing the powerful impact technology can have, the firm regularly utilizes cutting edge computer applications in both case preparation and visual presentation at trial and mediation. In the hands of an experienced litigator, this has allowed this firm to consistently present complex arguments in clear and persuasive terms. We consider our legacy to be our successful results - and their benefits to our clients.

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Enfocado en litigio civil (accidentes) y defensa penal.