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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.

The Pharris Law Firm LLC is a law firm that cares about each client's needs. The Pharris Law Firm LLC deals with cases such as Family Law, Divorce, Probate Cases, Personal Injury Cases and Small Claims cases

The Oncale Firm is led by Shane M. Oncale. Mr.Oncale is a graduate of Cumberland School of Law and has spent his entire career in the courtroom representing individuals, partnerships and corporations in litigation. While at Cumberland, Mr. Oncale had a distinguished record, graduating near the top of his class and serving as Managing Editor of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, as a member of the AAJ National Trial Team and as a member of both the Henry Upson Sims Moot Court Board and the Cumberland Trial Board.. After graduation Mr. Oncale practiced with a well known Nashville, Tennessee firm before growing homesick for Alabama and returning to Birmingham to practice and found several well known and respected law firms. Growing tired of big firm life, Mr. Oncale struck out on his own in 2006 and has never looked back. He loves the variety of his practice and the fact that his office environment is more like a gathering spot than a true traditional law office. The books, computers, conference rooms and legal staff are still there, but both the staff and his clients are treated like family and not like employees or merely clients.. Most of the clients that come to us are facing issues they never dreamed they would face and are, truthfully, ill prepared, at virtually every level, financially, emotionally and spiritually to deal with the issues they face. The role of an attorney practicing family law is much more than just a mouthpiece or even an advisor. The role is truly unique and is the most rewarding part of such a practice. While we would never wish the painful issues of a family dispute on anyone, if you find yourself in such a dispute, we welcome the opportunity to represent you and help you through the process with as little disruption and heartache to you and those you care about as possible.

The lawyers at Russo, White & Keller P.C. have over 50 years of combined legal experience serving residents across the State of Alabama, particularly in Jefferson, St. Clair, Blount and Shelby counties. We take great interest in taking care of all our clients and that is why we put forth the most aggressive representation for each of them. When you hire our firm, you are not just hiring one lawyer, you’re hiring all of the lawyers in our firm. Effective attorneys don’t just know the law; they understand it. For that reason, we work zealously as a team to obtain the best possible results for each client.  So, regardless of your particular legal need, Russo, White & Keller, P.C. can provide you with the effective legal assistance to get you moving forward in the right direction.. We would love to meet you and discuss your legal needs. Call us today to schedule your initial consultation.  This initial consultation is FREE.  So call us today and let the lawyers of Russo, White & Keller, P.C. start working for you immediately!

The DiLorenzo Law Firm, LLC was founded based on a steadfast commitment to protect, care for, and represent individuals who have suffered traumatic personal injuries and to help families who have lost loved ones due to the negligent or reckless conduct of others. Our goal everyday is to make sure that you and your family are fairly compensated for the injuries caused by others, and we will not resolve a case unless you are happy with the result. Put simply, we only represent real, honest, hard-working people - not corporations or insurance companies. From car wreck victims to those persons injured by dangerous prescription drugs, we give you a voice to fight back against the huge corporations that put their own profits over your safety and the safety of your family. Our law firm has handled cases throughout the United States and we are licensed to practice in front of the United States Supreme Court.. For a free consultation, call us today in Birmingham, Alabama at or toll-free at . We never charge a fee until we win your case for you.

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Taylor Bartlett represents clients in complex litigation involving significant damages claims at both the trial and appellate levels. He has extensive experience in consumer class actions and pharmaceutical mass tort litigation. Since joining the firm in 2011, Taylor has successfully represented over 5,000 individuals and businesses throughout the United States. Taylor has also been appointed class counsel on multiple consumer class action lawsuits that resulted in settlements to the classes of over $25 million. Through his work, he has gained extensive knowledge of the specific rights of individuals and classes as prescribed by the US Constitution. Taylor understands that the key to resolving complex cases is organization, diligence, and action.. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University in 2007, he received his J.D. cum laude from Cumberland School of Law in 2010. While at Cumberland, Taylor served as Associate Editor of the Cumberland Law Review, was selected as a Judge Abraham Caruthers Teaching Fellow, and was elected Senior Honor Court Justice. After law school, Taylor attended King’s College London from where he received a Masters of Law. While in London he was selected for the KCL International Arbitration Moot Court Team and honed his trial advocacy skills while travelling internationally for oral arguments. These skills are now applied in his legal practice as he litigates across the country. He has presented argument in the state and federal courts of Alabama, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, California, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri, Ohio, Virginia, and Maryland. He lectures at attorney conferences, where he has made presentations on consumer class actions as well as best practices for digital depositions.. Taylor was admitted as a member to the Alabama Bar in 2010. He is also admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Georgia. Taylor is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Alabama Association for Justice. Taylor has been named as a Mid-South Super Lawyer Rising Star each year since 2014. In 2017 he was recognized as a Top Attorney by his peers in Birmingham Magazine.

Tara L. Whitaker is a family law and divorce attorney with a practice located in downtown Birmingham.  Tara is known for her dedication to her clients, her hard work and her professionalism both in and out of the courtroom.  Tara is further known for her adaptive nature as a fierce competitor to obtain the best possible result for her clients.  Tara is a savvy negotiator and a quick thinker, which helps her have such a competitive edge in fighting for her client’s rights.  Although Tara may be fierce in the courtroom, she develops a trusting relationship with her clients and goes the extra mile in making sure her client not only feels comfortable in speaking with her, but also ensuring that each client is treated as a top priority.  Tara understands that family law related matters, such as divorce, child custody, visitation, alimony, etc. are very sensitive in nature and her goal is to not only achieve the best result possible, but to also relieve some of the stress her clients may be experiencing.

Susan Nettles Han is a litigator with years of experience in both federal and state courts. Since 2006, she has practiced civil litigation, with a focus in the areas of employment law and real property litigation. She believes that it is incredibly important to keep the client informed and she seeks to obtain good results both in and out of court in an efficient manner. Susan also is a trained and registered mediator for civil litigation matters.. Susan has particular experience in labor and employment litigation, real property litigation, and trust and estate litigation. In her real estate practice, she represents commercial and private property owners, banks, title insurers, and insureds in real estate and real property litigation involving reformation, encroachment, easement, adverse possession, boundary, quiet title, and trespass disputes. In her employment practice, she represents employers and individuals in litigation and appeals. She has experience in matters arising out of numerous federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; The Civil Rights Act of 1991; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 1985; The Americans with Disabilities Act; The Family Medical Leave Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act; The Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Alabama Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act and State-law torts arising out of the employment relationship. In probate court, Susan has helped resolve trusts and estate matters. Susan also is a trained and registered mediator for civil litigation matters.. Susan’s previous experience includes working in the Labor & Employment Section and the Litigation Section at Balch & Bingham, LLP (from September 2006 through July 2016). Susan received her B.A. from McGill University in 1996, her M.M. from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law in 2006.. Susan has served as Chair of the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association and on the Birmingham Bar Executive Committee. Susan is a current member of the Solo/Small Firm Section Board, the Alabama State Bar Committee regarding the unauthorized practice of law, and the Alabama State Bar Health and Wellness Task Force. Susan also has served as member of the Board at the Virginia Samford Theatre since 2007 and she is currently a member of the VST Executive Committee. Susan loves running, yoga, theatre, and music.

Summer grew up, went to school, and began her career in Birmingham, Alabama. In short, she is a home-grown tomato. Although Summer was accepted to medical school right out of high school, she knew that her passion was in the law, so she made the decision to attend law school at Cumberland School of Law. After law school, Summer clerked at the federal district court for the Northern District of Alabama where she managed cases, prepared legal memoranda, and got a first-hand look at our court system. After her clerkship, Summer immediately began a litigation practice at a large southeastern corporate defense firm. While at the firm, Summer honed her litigation skills and handled a vast variety of civil litigation matters, from complaint through trial or settlement, including wrongful death, personal injury, and employment cases.. Knowing that her heart was not with the corporate defense world, Summer joined the Serious Injury Law Firm in 2017. Summer’s practice at the Serious Injury Law Firm includes vigorously pursuing and obtaining just results in serious injury claims including, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and trucking litigation. She is a fighter, and a strong advocate for her clients.. Summer is active in her church, and she firmly believes that obtaining justice for those who have been wronged is her calling.

Steve Heninger graduated from the University of Illinois in 1972 where he was a member of the track team. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army for two years as a prosecutor before enrolling in law school at the completion of his tour of duty. Steve graduated from the Cumberland School of Law (summa cum laude) in 1977. He then served as a law clerk to the Honorable James Hancock in the Northern District of Alabama before beginning his practice as a trial attorney. Steve has served as the President of the Birmingham Bar Association (1998), President of the Alabama Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and as a member of the Alabama Supreme Court Advisory Committee on appellate practice for the past fifteen years. Steve is a frequent lecturer and teacher for the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, teaching at such places as Harvard School of Law, Stanford, Georgetown, University of Wisconsin, University of Miami, and University of New Mexico. He has been listed in Woodward & Whites “Best Lawyers in America” for the past ten years, and he has tried eighteen cases resulting in verdicts over seven figures. He recently was inducted into the Alabama Law Foundation, which limits its invitations to the top one percent of the Bar in Alabama.  Additionally, Steve has been selected in the top 10 lawyers in Alabama by Superlawyers for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Stephanie Balzli is committed to the passionate pursuit of justice on behalf of her clients.  Stephanie has significant litigation and trial experience, having obtained multiple six figure verdicts as lead counsel in personal injury cases.   She has prevailed against large corporations, insurance companies, and individual defendants at trial.  Stephanie’s practice centers around motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, UM/UIM coverage, catastrophic injury cases and trucking cases.. Stephanie is originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.   She attended the University of Alabama for both her bachelor’s degree and law school.  As an undergraduate, Stephanie was the recipient of the Morris Lehman Mayer Award, one of the University’s four Premier Awards for leadership, service to the community, and contributions to student life.. In law school, Stephanie competed across the country as an advocate on the school’s national trial competition teams.  She also served as a senior editor for the law school’s Journal of the Legal Profession and her student comment, “The Methodology and Manipulation of the U.S. News Law School Rankings” was selected for publication by the journal.  Stephanie further served the school as a Student Bar Association senator, as a Law School Ambassador, and also as President of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society.. Stephanie and her husband Chris live in Hoover and are members of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.  They enjoy Alabama football, hunting, and summer sunsets over Mobile Bay.  They are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl named Mary Lou and a goofy weimaraner named Buck.

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Since establishing Dummier Young, Jeff Dummier has been representing individuals who have accused or arrested for a vast array of criminal charges. At the firm, Jeff is committed to putting people first. He works closely with each client and takes the time to know their background thoroughly so he can work all angles including those not found in the code or case law to find the most effective defense strategy. Jeff is not just a fearless advocate, he is also a dedicated advisor. To secure the representation of the Birmingham criminal defense lawyer, reach out to Dummier Young.

Since 2000, Liddon Law Firm has been providing experienced representation to individuals who have been hurt by the recklessness or carelessness of others. We are committed to recovering maximum damages for victims. Our clients need compensation to pay for medical bills, therapy and time lost at work. We understand these struggles and provide the legal solutions they need.

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.

Sharon Stuart devotes her practice to civil trial work and arbitration. She focuses on complex commercial and insurance litigation, and she handles a variety of pharmaceutical and medical device products liability litigation as national, regional or local counsel. Her trial experience includes a wide range of business tort claims, contract disputes, commercial and insurance fraud and bad faith suits, and wrongful death cases. She has defended dozens of class action lawsuits in areas as diverse as product liability/toxic tort, financial products, insurance and employment law.. Sharon's approach is to become a business partner with her clients, to become fluent in their business, and to assist them with clearly defining their objectives and the process for meeting those goals. Together, Sharon works with her clients to efficiently achieve solutions. By collaborating in this way, she can provide the most effective counsel possible. Working closely with the offices of general counsel of several major corporations has afforded Sharon the opportunity to interact with business clients and develop an understanding of the dynamics associated with those relationships. This experience allows Sharon to steadily, yet diplomatically, guide her clients in lawfully accomplishing their business objectives. </p>. For more than 20 years, Sharon has been privileged to represent and advise large and small businesses, including:. As noted by the extensive list of professional and civic involvement and leadership roles contained in this profile, Sharon's trial and negotiation skills have been recognized by her peers and she is AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell.

Samford University Cumberland School of Law graduate. School honors include: Research and Writing Editor, American Journal of Trial Advocacy; winner Haley Trial Competition; Caruthers Fellow; and Trial Board Member of the Year. Admitted to the Alabama State Bar and United States District Courts for the Northern Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama. Former staff law clerk to the Honorable Sharon Lovelace Blackburn, then Chief Judge of the Northern District of Alabama. Practiced in the area of professional liability and commercial insurance coverage litigation with Lloyd Gray Whitehead & Monroe before joining Ballard Law Office to replace Pat Ballard after his election to the bench in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama. Member of the James Edwin Horton Inn of Court; Alabama Association for Justice; and Birmingham Bar Association. Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A & M University, Suma Cum Laude, 1979.

Samantha is passionate about representing individuals and standing up to the companies that take advantage of them.. Samantha graduated magna cum laude from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Accounting in 2010. While earning her undergraduate degree she was a member of numerous honor societies including Gamma Beta Phi and the University Honors Program. Samantha went on to earn her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2013, where her accomplishments included earning the Labor Arbitration Best Paper Award, competing in the Campbell Moot Court Competition, and holding office in the Business Law Society.. After graduating law school, Samantha spent several years working in the Affirmative Action Office of the Jefferson County Commission. She conducted hundreds of investigations into discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims for Jefferson County employees at every level. Her experience with the County inspired her to move into private practice to represent plaintiffs in similar employment law matters.

Sam Maples is a seasoned trial attorney in many areas of civil litigation. He practices primarily personal injury law, workers’ compensation, and general civil litigation. Sam has tried over 100 jury trials and over 200 bench across several Alabama counties. Sam has also successfully litigated cases in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.. In the past, Sam has served as a municipal attorney and a Contracts professor at the Birmingham School of Law. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice. Sam is also active in both the Bessemer and Birmingham Bar Associations.. Sam grew up in Bessemer, Alabama where both sets of his grandparents settled, after emigrating from Sicily in the early 1900s. His grandparents became an established Bessemer family known for hard work, business entrepreneurship, and community leadership.. Sam is married to Rita Strauss Maples, and has one daughter, Margo. Sam is a long-time member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He is also a member of the Italian American Heritage Society. Sam is an avid golfer, an Alabama football fan, and enjoys spending as much time as possible with family and friends when he is not engaged in his law practice.

Sam David Knight specializes in business litigation, representing and advising individuals and companies of all sizes. Mr. Knight represents clients in complex business litigation and other business-related disputes, including shareholder/partner disputes, business issues related to health care providers, construction-related business disputes, debtor/creditor disputes, and issues related to the dissolution of all kinds of businesses, including medical practices and law firms.

S. Hughston Nichols is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. Hughston is passionate about his work at the firm, offering personalized, one-on-one attention and compassionate guidance for his clients. With more than a decade in practice, he works tirelessly in pursuit of the maximum recovery his clients are owed when someone else's negligent actions cause them harm. He has successfully recovered million and multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injured victims and their families and has also helped individuals facing complex contract disputes. Contact the firm to schedule your free consultation today.

Ryan Lutz is a compassionate competitor. Inspired to enter the highly adversarial field of litigation after playing collegiate basketball, Ryan has successfully focused his competitive spirit toward helping those injured personally and economically by large corporations who place profits over safety and fairness. Ryan believes that helping people through the law gives ordinary people a voice, and his “win the day” approach to practicing law gives a powerful voice to those who need it.. Born and raised in Birmingham, Ryan earned his undergraduate degree from Auburn University before returning to Birmingham to pursue his Juris Doctor at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Since joining Cory Watson 11 years ago, Ryan served as class counsel for one certified nationwide class action against an automobile manufacturer, and two certified nationwide class actions against fireplace manufacturers. The fireplace manufacturers made dangerous glass front fireplaces that were severely injuring infants and toddlers who accidently touched the glass and suffered third degree burns. As a result of litigation, the fireplace industry changed its standards to require mandatory safety screens, preventing further harm to young children.. Ryan’s drive to help and connect to fellow citizens nationwide is evidenced by his work, his lifestyle, and his concern for children extends beyond the courtroom. He is a board member and current president of the Tumtum Tree Foundation, a charity that raises money for local children’s charities. The foundation has raised over $10,000,000.. When he’s not working, he and his wife are experiencing the joys of parenthood as they recently had their first child, Asher. Ryan also enjoys sports, exercise, travel, food, wine, and music.