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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.

The practice of law has taken me many geographical places and I've all types of interesting cases.  My firm carefully selects their cases in order to give them the indvidual attention they need.. Personally, I'm always looking for the balance of life.  It is achieved through time with my family.. A few years ago I got involved in ultra marathon running.  I've run 50ks, 50 miles, and a 100 mile ultramarathon.  While running, it lets my mind process thoughts and the physical fitness it brings me makes me a better attorney.

Shaun A. DeCoudres is a shareholder in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office. His practice concentrates on transportation and automotive liability, premises liability, insurance and construction litigation. He has tried numerous cases, both jury and non-jury, and is the primary attorney who handles pest control litigation (bed bugs, termites, etc.) in the firm.. Shaun earned his BA in business, magna cum laude, from Auburn University (AL), his MBA from Samford University (AL) and his JD from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar and is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama. He has been selected to the Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list from 2011 through 2016.. Shaun and his wife have three children. He was born and raised in Birmingham and he and his family are active members in their church, where he serves as a deacon. Outside of work, Shaun loves to play golf, hike and coach whatever sport his sons are playing.

Michael Todd Wheeles is a partner at Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law. Mr. Wheeles served as an Alabama State Trooper, where he became proficient in investigating traffic accidents. Then, in 1996, Mr. Wheeles joined the Alabama Bureau of Investigations, where he served as a hostage negotiator, a polygraph examiner, and a case agent in the major crimes division. He was appointed to act as legal counsel to the Alabama Board of Polygraph Examiners by Governor Bob Riley. Mr. Wheeles has been recognized by many prestigious legal organizations for his client-centered approach to cases and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements including a $239 million in a firearm defect class action settlement, a confidential 7 million dollar settlement in Fulton County, a $1.25 million verdict in an unintentional gun discharge case, and a $4.5 million verdict from a Legionnaires disease case.

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.

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.

Joel Caldwell knew he wanted to have a career in law from an early age. As the youngest of four children, Joel grew up with an attitude that no one would ever take advantage of him; especially not his older and bigger siblings. His parents saw this mindset and encouraged Joel to become a lawyer. They said that, even as a child, he was always an advocate for others. Joel kept a strong opinion, always spoke his mind and would not back down from any situation.. Joel has always been motivated by the fact that, as a lawyer, he is dealing with someone during a tough time in their life, and he has the opportunity to serve and bring results that make a direct and positive impact. This dedication to securing justice for his clients allowed him to help obtain an $80,000 settlement on behalf of a plaintiff whose constitutional rights were violated. Joel’s desire for justice and drive to help people continue to characterize his practice.. Joel grew up in Hoover, Alabama, where he graduated in the inaugural class of Hoover High School's Law Academy. He attended Vanderbilt University on a full athletic scholarship, where he majored in Economics and minored in Managerial Studies. Joel was a four-year letterman for Vanderbilt's football team. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.. When he's not pursuing justice on behalf of his clients, Joel enjoys working out and running 5ks. He also enjoys traveling, watching movies and watching SEC football. Joel is a fan of both Vanderbilt and Alabama football. He is also an active member of Canaan Baptist Church in Bessemer, Alabama.

Janine has a wide-range of litigation experience that she gained while practicing for several years at Maynard Cooper, & Gale, P.C., a full-service, corporate litigation and transactional law firm. As one of over 200 attorneys, Janine handled cases in state and federal courts in more than 10 states across the country, including the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals covering various areas of law. While at Maynard, Janine gained significant courtroom and trial experience representing clients in high-profile cases. After serving large corporate and governmental entities for over 6 years, she now serves the people of Alabama. Unlike most boutique law firms in Alabama, Janine has the unparalleled experience from a top law firm dealing with extremely complex matters. She applies her experience and top-notch advocacy skills to assist you with your Business Law, Elder Law, Entertainment Law, Family Law, Insurance Law, and Real Estate Law matters.

I was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1986, after graduating from Cumberland Law School in Birmingham, Alabama, that same year. Prior to attending law school, I received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and was licensed and worked as a Registered Nurse in Alabama, Colorado, and California. After completing law school, I began the practice of law with a small firm in Andalusia, Alabama, where I hoped to put my knowledge of medicine to use as a trial lawyer. I was extremely fortunate to work for and learn from one of the pioneers in Alabama personal injury law, Frank Tipler. During this time, my practice included cases involving medical malpractice, products liability, motor vehicle accidents, and worker’s compensation.. In 1990, I returned to Birmingham. For the next twelve years, I continued to represent personal injury clients and injured workers, but also began representing the interests of the disabled. In particular, I began representing individuals seeking Social Security disability benefits and individuals whose benefits had been denied by long-term disability insurance companies. My background in medicine was particularly well suited to these cases which almost always involve medical problems.. In January 2003, I formed the Pennington Law Firm, L.L.C., where I continue to focus on protecting the rights of the disabled, and continue to represent people with claims against long-term disability insurance companies. This includes individual claims, as well as those governed by the Employees Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). I have been litigating claims against long-term disability carriers for over 25 years.. I also continue to represent claimants seeking disability benefits under the Social Security Act, including claims for SSI and Disability Insurance Benefits. Since 1990, I have represented several thousand Social Security disability benefit claimants. I frequently receive referrals of disability cases from other attorneys, as well as from health care professionals. I represent Social Security claimants at both the Administrative and Federal Court levels. I frequently represent claimants before the Administration in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee.. I am currently is admitted to practice in all State Courts in Alabama, the Federal Courts for the Northern, and Middle Districts of Alabama, the Northern District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

I am from a Michigan family with six children. I attended undergrad at Northwood University where I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and where I graduated MAGNA Cum Laude. I also attended law school in Lansing Michigan graduating 29/198. I worked throughout my school years.. Starting my second semester of law school, I petitioned the Michigan Supreme Court to work as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney while still attending law school. I remainder at this job throughout my law school tenure. I also worked at the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Counsel. I wrote trial handbook for Michigan Prosecutors. This trial manual had up to date case law and rules regarding All aspects of criminal law such as search & Seizure, traffic stops, constitutional laws like 6th Amendment right to counsel, 5th Amendment-right to stay silent, 4th Amendment against illegal searc and seizure etc.. I worked as a prosecutor for six years attaining level of Senior Prosecuting Attorney, and tried o ER 120 Jury trials. (Juvenile, misdemeanor, felonies, Family Court, and paternity cases. After leaving prosecution, I took a job as an Insurance Defense firm Where I represented insurance companies when claimants disputed coverage denials for cases from auto deaths to destroyed houses, to negligence and fraud.. I remained here for three years until moving to Alabama to start a new Company.. I became VP Operations and General Coubsel for a company;3PEC. I remained there until 2013 when the company was sold. I then took a job as Corporate Counsel at a Staffing and technical recruiting company with over 30,000 employees.

Hannah H. Stokes was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2016. She grew up in Rainbow City near Gadsden, Alabama. Hannah attended both undergraduate and law school at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication before going on to earn her Juris Doctor. While in law school, Hannah served as President of the Women’s Section, received the Dean’s Community Service and Pro Bono Award, and was a certified legal intern in the Elder Law Clinic formed to serve the elderly community in West Alabama. Hannah’s experience throughout law school included interning for the Honorable L. Scott Coogler and the Honorable James C. Guin, III.. In 2013, Hannah was named the Justice Janie L. Shores Scholarship recipient by the Alabama Law Foundation in honor of the first female justice named to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Hannah originally joined the firm as a law clerk following her second year of law school. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her husband, family, and friends.

Greg Brockwell is a business trial lawyer based in Birmingham, Alabama.  His practice focuses on representing local individuals and businesses in disputes with their business partners, banks, insurance companies, competitors, landlords/tenants, employers/employees, and the like.  General practice areas include Business Torts and Corporate Litigation, Contract Litigation, Securities Litigation, Trust and Estate Litigation, Insurance/Bad Faith Litigation, and Shareholder Disputes.  He is a Board Member of the Alabama State Bar’s “Business Torts and Antitrust Section.”  He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Association for Justice and is the founding chairperson of its "Business Torts" caucus.. Greg is "AV Preeminent" rated by Martindale-Hubbell and, for the past several years, has been selected for Alabama Super Lawyers (Rising Stars and Business Litigation).  He has also been named to Mid-South Super Lawyers (Business Litigation), Best Lawyers in America (Construction Litigation), a "Top Attorney" by B-Metro Magazine, and a "Rising Star" lawyer by the Birmingham Business Journal.

For the past 15 years, I have represented companies and individuals in a wide variety of lawsuits ranging from general insurance defense matters to complex fraud and workplace exposure litigation.  I have handled jury trials as lead counsel in at least 6 different Alabama counties and oral argument before the Alabama Supreme Court.  In addition:. -  I represented an Alabama company forced out of business by the predatory annexation and zoning of property by a city in a jury trial in Huntsville, Alabama. The trial received significant statewide media attention and resulted in a multi-million dollar jury verdict for the client.. -  I represented an Alabama company against wrongful interference with its rock quarry business in a jury trial in Scottsboro, Alabama that resulted in a multi-million dollar jury verdict for the client. The verdict was upheld on appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court.. -  For over 12 years, I have served as lead local counsel for a large insurance company’s workplace exposure litigation in Alabama.. -  I represented a large pharmaceutical company in statewide personal injury litigation for over 4 years and through conclusion.. -  I routinely represent commercial and residential contractors in construction litigation.. -  I routinely represent insurers and insureds in catastrophic personal injury and bad faith cases.. Disclaimer: The listing of an area of practice herein does not indicate any certification or expertise in that area. No representation is made that the quality of legal services is greater than the quality of legal services by other lawyers. Use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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!

Brian Spellen is the founder of Spellen Law and a seasoned Birmingham workers’ compensation and personal injury attorney. Attorney Spellen opened his own practice motivated by a genuine desire to serve his community and protect Jefferson County residents from being taken advantage of. Since opening Spellen Law, he has represented countless people to help them receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries and related losses. He also practices consumer protection law, and actively works to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors.

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!

Alcohol Licensing Lawyers assists alcohol retailers (restaurants, bars, hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, etc.), alcohol distributors (wine, beer and liquor distributors and importers) and alcohol manufacturers (breweries, distilleries, etc.) navigate the federal, state and local alcohol licensing process to obtain applicable alcohol licenses.. Alcohol Licensing Lawyers also assists clients resolve citations from the Alabama ABC Board negotiate to allow them continue selling alcohol, quickly begin selling alcohol again, keep a client's alcohol license and reduce fines from the ABC Board.. Alcohol Licenisng Lawyers can also assist with business entity creations, lease contract negotiations and other commercial matters.