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Wade Richardson’s success as a trial attorney is a result of the good judgment, wisdom, and experience he brings to bear on behalf of his clients, in addition to his willingness to provide an extra level of advocacy focused on the client’s long term goals and objectives.. He has extensive experience in tort and business litigation, including copyright, trademark and other intellectual property or Lanham Act disputes, product liability, fraud, business competition and dissolution claims.  Wade has handled and tried high risk cases to successful verdicts. He has represented companies in the defense of catastrophic injuries, including multiple fatalities, quadriplegic, paraplegic, and burn cases. In 2006, Wade was selected by the Birmingham Business Journal to its first Who’s Who in Law and Accounting.. Wade represents multiple small and medium sized companies and closely held businesses. He also represents clients in the motorsports industry including race tracks, sanctioning organizations, and a major auto racing corporation.  He represents a major railroad, a major manufacturer of vehicles for the utility industry, in addition to individuals or companies in the intellectual property, sports and entertainment arenas.  Wade has also handled matters for non-profit and charitable organizations.. Wade earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1986, where he was named a Hugo L. Black Scholar, received the Order of the Coif and Bench and Bar Honors, and served on the Alabama Law Review from 1984 – 1986. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1983.. Wade is admitted to practice before all the federal and state courts in Alabama, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Bar Association, as well as the Defense Research Institute, Alabama Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, and the International Association of Defense Counsel.  Named one of The Best Lawyers in America®, Wade also has an AV Preeminent Rating ™ by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®.. Wade was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.  He and his wife, Shellie, have four children.

Richard Smith, one of the founding partners of Christian & Small and a partner with its predecessor, Rives & Peterson, has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation group for his entire legal career. He served as the firm’s Managing Partner for five years. Richard’s practice focuses primarily on complex and corporate litigation for clients in the financial services, health care and construction industries, as well as corporate entities in other industries. His extensive litigation experience includes having tried over 160 jury trials to a verdict in over 30 Alabama counties and all three Alabama federal district courts. He obtained successful results for his clients in over 90% of those cases.. In recent years, Richard has arbitrated more than 30 cases before the American Arbitration Association, the National Association of Security Dealers, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other arbitration panels. He has been appointed as an arbitrator, mediator, and receiver in several business litigation disputes. Because of Richard’s vast trial experience combined with his knowledge of the insurance industry, he is frequently retained as an expert to consult and testify in insurance cases dealing with bad faith and coverage disputes.

Richard Frankowski is the founding member of The Frankowski Firm, LLC.  His firm is based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada and has additional offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Nashville, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Manhattan, Sacramento, and San Francisco. He has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in civil litigation.  His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions and direct and derivative shareholder cases.  Richard also represents individual brokers in employment cases against broker dealers.  Mr. Frankowski is a 5.0 Preeminent AV-rated attorney and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers.  In 2012, National Trial Lawyers named Mr. Frankowski one of Alabama's top 100 lawyers.  Currently, Richard served on the Board of Directors for the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, an international organization dedicated to investor protection.  He currently serves as Vice President and Treasurer of the PIABA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity with a core mission of educating investors to prevent investment abuse and to level the playing field for investors in FINRA arbitrtation.

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.

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.

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:

J. Curt Tanner knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As a teenager, his father was badly injured in an accident. The legal team that represented his father made a big impact on Curt and his family, and the experience inspired him to go to law school. He knew he wanted to help people through difficult times the way he and his family were helped through his father’s accident.. Curt began his legal career by representing individuals against some of the largest banks and investment firms in the world. Curt’s dedication to securing justice for his clients allowed him to help obtain a seven figure settlement in a Ponzi scheme case that involved multiple victims. Curt’s desire for justice and drive to help people continues to characterize his practice.. Curt was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended the Cumberland School of Law after graduating from Auburn University. Curt is continuously involved in the local community. He believes that a personal injury lawyer should serve the community not just with their legal needs, but with any needs that will one day allow them to contribute back to the community themselves. Curt is involved in the Moot Court program at Cumberland School of Law, his alma mater. He sees a lot of value in helping law students develop skills that will make them successful attorneys.. When he’s not pursuing justice on behalf of his clients, Curt enjoys traveling with his wife, Kathryn, and spending time at the lake with their dog.

I am from a family of entrepreneurs. Building a business is in my blood. After graduating with a double majors in Economics and Politics from Washington and Lee University. I went on to receive my law degree from Cumberland School of Law. I am also one of the few attorneys in Birmingham with an M.B.A., which I received from the Brock School of Business at Samford University where I focused on entrepreneurship.. My enthusiasm for entrepreneurship motivated me to open The Watson Firm. I firmly believe that entrepreneurs will be the ones to take this country to new heights in the next decades. So I decided to prove my commitment to entrepreneurship, and I started my own business.. In my practice, I focus on counseling entrepreneurs on their businesses, getting their business started, helping them solve their problems, monetizing their tangible and intangible assets, and fighting for them inside and outside of the courtroom.

Floyd Gaines, partner of Gaines LLC, has built a powerful team with significant broad-based experience in jury trials and arbitration proceedings in state and federal courts. Gaines, LLC primarily defends national corporations and other clients in complex commercial litigation, including actions involving:. The firm also handles bankruptcy and restructuring litigation on behalf of commercial lending institutions and loan servicers, including lender liability claims, receiverships and foreclosure litigation.. Gaines, LLC also represents financial institutions on claims alleging violations of:. If you have been hurt, bullied, or cheated, we’ve got your back. Whatever your need is, give us a call at. Don’t hesitate!

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David Guin handles general business & commercial litigation, securities fraud, shareholder disputes, institutional investors, stock broker arbitrations, antitrust and consumer class actions. Mr. Guin has been listed in publication, The Best Lawyers in America, for his securities litigation practice. He also has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" and has received an "AV" peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Guin is Alabama chapter president of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms () and is a director and past Executive Committee member of the National Association of Securities and Consumer Attorneys (). He has been a member of the Editorial Board of Class Action Reports, a bi-monthly Thomson/West publication reporting on all aspects of class action litigation. He is frequently published in law reviews and similar publications.In his spare time, Guin enjoys armchair theology, landscape photography, fingerstyle guitar, hiking and fly fishing. He serves as Board President for Cahaba Riverkeeper, and serves on the Board of 10/40 Connections.. Practice: Complex financial litigation - securities, shareholder disputes, antitrust, accounting, tax, class actions, and business mediation. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other attorneys.

Craig Hymowitz is a seasoned financial crime compliance executive.  As General Counsel of COR Clearing LLP, Craig was hired to oversee the company’s compliance and remediation obligations following their consent to a $1 million FINRA penalty.  Before joining COR, Craig was hired as Associate General Counsel of Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. to advise their compliance department on the restructuring of its anti-money laundering policies and procedures and transaction monitoring system.. Prior to going in-house, Craig was a partner at Blank Rome LLP in their Litigation and White Collar Defense and Investigations departments.  While there, he co-founded and co-chaired the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering and Economic Sanctions working group.. Craig brings extensive experience advising executive leadership and business units on the evolving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption compliance risks.  His practice is focused on representing regulated entities in their dealings with state and federal regulators, law enforcement and self-regulatory organizations.  He has represented banks, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions prepare for and defend themselves during regular and for cause examinations, helped negotiate and respond to regulatory findings, defended firms during enforcement actions, and oversaw any required remediation.. With a background in investigative journalism, internal investigations, and risk management Craig is highly skilled at assessing the specific legal, contractual, and regulatory risks facing financial institutions.  He has built a reputation as a collaborative advisor dedicated to assisting his clients identify, navigate, and mitigate potential legal risks before they become legal problems.. Craig received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.A. cum laude from Cornell University.  He is AV peer review rated and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

As a seasoned Birmingham personal injury attorney, Erby J. Fischer has taken on a wide range of cases over the years. He has a proven track record of success, recovering more than $170 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Not only does Mr. Fischer have courtroom success, but he utilizes a client-centered approach. Each individual who walks through his door gets a unique, tailored legal strategy that is designed to secure maximum compensation. He prioritizes his clients’ goals and needs, striving to deliver above and beyond service. This commitment shines through in his recognitions: inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list and an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. Find out more about his tenacious counsel by calling today!

Experienced Fraud attorney serving clients in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Fraud attorney serving clients in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Fraud attorney serving clients in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Fraud attorney serving clients in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Experienced Fraud attorney serving clients in Birmingham and surrounding areas.