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Young lawyer seeking to help the world! That was my personal statement when I graduated from Law School. I still believe that today. I believe I can help the most in areas of Bankruptcy, Family Law and Probate. All 3 are areas that I find the client to be most vulnerable. I want to be there to lend a shoulder and legal mind. These areas have a great impact on a persons life and I want to be there to help get their life back on track!
William C. White, II is a founding member and managing partner of Boles Holmes White LLC. This firm traces its roots to the small southern town in Alabama where William first began practicing in the 1990's. William's accounting background gave him keen insight which he has been able to parlay in recent years into a successful corporate civil litigation/white collar/compliance practice. It is estimated that in William’s over twenty years of law practice, he has tried over a hundred trials to a jury verdict.. William White's education includes a degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy. William then gained his law degree from the University of Alabama’s school of law in 1998. Upon graduation, William returned home to work for his father’s law firm where he gained extensive experience in real estate, banking and insurance matters. William gained significant jury trial experience as a local prosecutor.. Over the years, the firm has handled some of the most high profile cases in the country. Members of the firm served as counsel for former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy in his acquittal of over 80 counts charging him with corporate misconduct. This verdict was the first ever prosecution under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and is believed to be the only case in which a corporate executive has been found not guilty of charges related to fraud within a publicly traded company.. This representation led to the firm being further retained by Scrushy to defend him in the subsequent stockholder and shareholder derivative lawsuits and SEC investigation.. William served as trial counsel in two Federal jury trials for a State Senator charged with 19 counts of conspiracy, bribery, honest services fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and asset forfeiture. The State Senator was found "not guilty" on all counts.. The firm also served as counsel for former Gizmondo CEO Steffan Erikkson in Los Angeles, California. This international case was the result of the Swedish national being charged with Embezzlement related to certain property upon which he had executed a security agreement. The firm was able to obtain a hung jury.. Additionally, the firm has been involved in litigation in cases in jurisdictions across the country including the representation of a resident of Hong Kong whose business was alleged to have been involved in the largest counterfeit shoe seizure in the United States; the representation of the former Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick on charges of perjury; and the representation of an employee of Peanut Corporation of America in the ongoing investigation into the nationwide salmonella outbreak. It is estimated the firm has practiced in front of courts in more than 30 jurisdictions across the country.
Tommy James is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to assisting individuals who have been wrongfully injured. Graduating from The Montgomery Academy in 1988 and later earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University in 1993, Attorney James continued his education at the University of Alabama School of Law, where he served as a Senior Editor of the Alabama Law Review. With a career spanning several prestigious law firms, he eventually established his own practice, Tommy James Law, focusing on advocating for victims of institutional abuse, neglect, and assault, including those injured in motor vehicle accidents.. Tommy is actively involved in various legal organizations, such as the Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Association of Justice, and serves on the advisory board of the Alabama Family Trust and the state Board of Directors of VOCAL, an advocacy group for crime victims. He is recognized for his successful litigation of personal injury cases across Alabama and is a sought-after expert in the field, often appearing on local newscasts and legal TV shows. With a commitment to seeking justice for his clients, Tommy James leverages his extensive experience to build strong cases and secure favorable outcomes for those who have suffered wrongful injuries."""
Thomas focuses his practice on Social Security Disability, Auto Accidents, Trucking Accidents, and Personal Injury Law. Fighting to get you the compensation you deserve.
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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 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.
STATEWIDE DUI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Polson & Polson is a boutique DUI & Criminal Defense Law Practice founded by father and son. Our office handles DUI and Criminal cases along with other alcohol/drug related charges throughout the entire State of Alabama. We have successfully handled cases from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee line.. Whitney Polson, aside from practicing law, enjoys boating, travel and tennis. As well,Whitney is a private pilot and former college football player.
SKILLED NEGOTIATORS - FIGHTERS - First and foremost, we are skilled negotiators and fighters. We know what is most important to the other side and will present you and your case to them in the way that benefits you most through the negotiation process or the trial process.. COUNSELORS -. Next, we are counselors. We want to get to the heart of the matter but we also want to get to the hearts of our clients. As we work through cases, we want to deal with and help you deal with any underlying issues that will help to keep your life in order going forward.. Call us TODAY -
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.
Preston Miller grew up in Cullman, Alabama. He now lives in Birmingham with his wife. As a Beeson Scholar, Preston graduated from Samford University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Film. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law in 2014 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2014.. Preston has long held an interest in fighting for the rights of hard-working Alabamians. Before attending Cumberland, Preston served for over a year as a Regional Coordinator with Impact Alabama through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. He assisted with vision screenings for children in Pre-K programs and helped with tax preparation for families across Alabama. Following his work with Impact Alabama, he worked in the public policy arena, seeking to expand opportunities for Alabamians across the economic spectrum.. Preston was a Presidential Scholar at Cumberland School of Law . He was also member of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, America’s oldest law review dedicated solely to trial advocacy. His writing focused specifically on work-related disputes and workers’ rights. He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar Young Lawyers Section. Preston also volunteers as a mentor to students from Birmingham City Schools through the Southtown Leadership program. He and his wife live in Birmingham.
Patrick T. Barone: Nationally Recognized Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney. Patrick T. Barone has been a top-rated, nationally recognized Michigan attorney for over three decades, specializing in criminal defense. The Barone Defense Firm's team of four attorneys offers over a century of combined legal experience in both state and federal courts, passionately defending individuals facing criminal charges.. Mr. Barone began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Richard D. Kuhn in Oakland County Circuit Court, where he refined his trial skills under the guidance of Michigan’s top trial attorneys. In 1992, he launched his own practice, dedicating himself to criminal law, and in 2003, he established the Barone Defense Firm, with offices in Birmingham and Grand Rapids. Over his career, Mr. Barone has defended thousands of clients in Michigan’s adult and juvenile courts.. As one of Michigan’s foremost DUI/DWI defense attorneys, Mr. Barone has tried more criminal DUI cases than nearly any other private attorney in the state. His commitment to his clients includes taking cases to appeal when needed to achieve the best outcomes, leveraging his depth of knowledge in trial and appellate advocacy. Whether defending against OWI, drug possession, or severe vehicular charges, Mr. Barone and his team are relentless in exploring every viable legal strategy.. Beyond his law practice, Mr. Barone has held faculty positions, including adjunct professorships, and serves as an esteemed faculty member for the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) Trial Practice College. A graduate of the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, he also lectures frequently on trial skills and forensic science at national conferences for lawyers, judges, and scientists. Mr. Barone’s expertise has been featured on television, radio, and in print, where he offers insights into complex criminal law issues.. Mr. Barone is the author of several respected books, including Defending Drinking Drivers (James Publishing), Michigan DUI Law: A Citizen’s Guide, and Armed and Educated: Michigan Gun Law. His contributions to West/Aspator Books and numerous national legal journals make him a prolific contributor to the field of criminal law.. His achievements have been widely recognized with numerous prestigious awards. He holds the highest "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, has been honored in US News & World Report's America’s Best Lawyers since 2009, and is included in America’s Best Law Firms. Additionally, he holds a "Seriously Outstanding" rating from Super Lawyers and a perfect 10.0 on AVVO.. In 2018, Mr. Barone was certified as a Practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy by the American Board of Examiners, and in 2022, he achieved the advanced certification as a Trainer, Educator, and Practitioner (TEP). This unique expertise—unmatched by any other Michigan attorney—enhances his courtroom effectiveness and informs his leadership in both legal and corporate consulting.. Mr. Barone, a Michigan native, is the youngest of six children. He and his wife have been happily married for nearly 30 years and are the proud parents of two daughters, the oldest of whom is an alumna of Northwestern Law School.. ---. If you want to fight a DUI/DWI or other alcohol related crime such as DUI Causing Death or Serious Personal Injury, we are YOUR firm. Our top job is to obtain the best possible result through a reduced plea or if possible to win at trial, and if there is a conviction, to keep you out of jail & keep you driving. Contact us 24 hours - 7 days a week. FREE interview. Impressive and unmatched personal service.
Our law firm is comprised of an accomplished pair of Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorneys who have advanced the rights of thousands of individuals in complex litigation matters on a local, regional, and national level since 1989. We are fueled by the belief that everyone is entitled to quality representation and the right to pursue legal remedies, despite the size and financial strength of adversaries. We are licensed to practice law in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, New York, Texas and the District of Columbia (D.C.), and specialize in cases involving pharmaceutical drug injuries, medical device injuries, catastrophic physical injuries, motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, and cases of wrongful death.
Originally from Northern Minnesota, I have always committed myself to defending the rights of all Americans. This began with joining United States Marine Corps Infantry and fighting in Afghanistan. Upon my return home, I began to put my experience to good use as I trained for a new battlefield, the courtroom.. After attending my hometown college, Bemidji State University, I came to Michigan to attend law school at Michigan State University College of Law. While at MSU Law, I was fortunate to participate in the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute. The two-year program trained me in the specific skills required for successful trial advocacy. During that period, I also gained experience by clerking at several firms. I used those opportunities to study various areas of the legal profession, honing my research and written advocacy skills.. Since my acceptance to the Michigan Bar Association in 2009, I have been defending the accused as a member of the Barone Defense Firm. In my time with the BDF, I have represented hundreds of clients, filed countless motions, conducted extensive trials, and won impressive victories. I have fought diligently to represent the best interests of my clients both in and out of court. It is my goal to provide to my clients the type of representation I would want if placed in their shoes. It is a point of pride to not only be knowledgeable, but available. It does not do my clients any good if I know and understand what is going on and they do not.. With the BDF, I also handle the driver's license restorations for the firm. I have had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients safely return to the road. With my representation, many who had been denied on multiple attempts have finally cleared their last hurdle and those making a first attempt have been spared precious years without driving.. No matter the accusation, I am here to fight for you.
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.
My name is Stewart S. Wilbanks. Since 2003, I have handled cases in more than 55 counties throughout the State of Alabama. I mainly handle personal injury matters and social security disabilty. However, over the years, I have assisted ordinary hard working people with all sorts of legal problems. Please contact me if I can assist you with a legal issue. My direct dial is. I look forward to serving you.
Mr. Powell graduated from the University of Alabama in 1989 and is a 1992 graduate of Cumberland School of Law. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in September of 1992 and to the Tennessee State Bar in March 1994. Mr. Powell has also been admitted to the U.S District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Powell's primary areas of focus have been in the field of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, SSI and claims for Personal Injuries. Mr. Powell is currently President of the Birmingham Bar's Workers' Compensation section, past President of the Alabama Associations for Justice Workers' Compensation Section, a member of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Organization (AWCO), a member in the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR), a member of the Alabama and Tennessee State Bar Associations, a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, a member of the Alabama Association for Justice, a member of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, a member of the Tom Robinson Society Workers' Compensation Group and a member of the Alabama State Bar Workers' Compensation Section. Mr. Powell has been certified as an "Advocate" by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and has spoken at various seminars on issues dealing with Alabama's Workers' Compensation law.. I have served as a Deacon in my church and am happily married and the father of two boys.
Mr. Jackson was admitted to the Alabama Bar Association in 2007 and is also member of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. He is also a member of the Birmingham and Shelby County Bar Associations. He has been practicing criminal and DUI law for 8 years.. Since starting the practice of law, Mr. Jackson has conducted thousands of court proceedings, including hearings, trials, motions and appeals. He has defended hundreds of DUI, felonies and misdemeanor cases and knows what it takes to win. Mr. Jackson has adjudicated excellent results for his client and is very familiar with “the system.”. Matthew T. Jackson is a trial attorney knowledgeable of Alabama law regarding litigation in all court systems including Municipal, District, Circuit and Appeals Court.. Education. Matthew Jackson graduated from Mississippi College School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2007. While in law school, Mr. Jackson was active in the Christian Legal Society and a student member of the American Bar Association. Before law school he received his Bachelor’s degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama where he played collegiate football for 4 years.. Personal. Matthew Jackson enjoys sports, the outdoors, and spending most of his personal time with his wonderful wife and four young boys doing just about anything.
Mr. Horn is a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law (1997), and of Birmingham-Southern College (1994), where he was on the dean’s list. Mr. Horn was a lawyer at Dilland, Gooze & King and later Dillard & Horn before starting his own firm in 2004. He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the Alabama Association for Justice. He has been admitted to the Alabama State Bar, the U.S. District Court Middle District of Alabama, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Alabama, the U.S. District Court Southern District of Alabama and the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit.
Mr. Dodd represents clients in both state and federal courts in both civil and criminal matters. Originally starting his career at Jaffe, Strickland & Drennan, he rose from junior associate to become that firm’s Managing Partner in 2009. In 2010, he founded The Dodd Law Firm, where he puts his extensive trial experience to work for a select group of clients. In 2010 he was recognized by the Superlawyer’s Group and Business Alabama Magazine as one of the State of Alabama’s “Outstanding Young Lawyers” in their Rising Star section, an honor they repeated in 2011 and 2012. In 2012 Mr. Dodd was named by Birmingham Magazine as one of the region's Top Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as one of its Rising Stars. Mr. Dodd is rated AV-preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, their highest peer review rating for both professional ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Dodd was one of the original 75 attorneys to be named to the Federal Northern District of Alabama’s CJA panel. Dodd was invited to attended the prestigious Bryan R. Shechmeister Death Penalty College at Santa Clara University in California, and recently co-authored a chapter in "Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases", a practitioner's handbook published by Thompson West.. In addition to his extensive experience and training in the area of criminal defense, Mr. Dodd frequently practices in the area of civil defense representing both municipal and corporate clients. Mr. Dodd served as defense counsel for Birmingham’s Mayor Bernard Kincaid, and has represented numerous professionals, such as pharmacists, nurses and other lawyers in administrative hearings in front of various state licensing boards. Mr. Dodd is also one of the lawyers retained by the Policeman’s Benevolent Association to represent its members.. Mr. Dodd has represented injured plaintiffs in both state and federal courts as well, having served as lead trial counsel in a number of personal injury cases. The breadth of Mr. Dodd’s practice and experience allows him to provide each of The Dodd Law Firm’s clients with a unique, global perspective. In Law School Mr. Dodd was awarded the Dean Thomas W. Christopher award for Lasting Contribution to the Law School, as well as the George Peach Taylor award for his role on the school’s Trial Advocacy competition team.. Prior to enrolling in law school, Mr. Dodd served as New Business Director for the New York advertising firm of Gold Communications.
Megan Elder is a native of New Orleans, LA. In 2011, she graduated from Thomas Jones School of Law and became licensed in Alabama shortly thereafter. In order to further advise clients on ways in which marriage and divorce affect their taxes and finances, she received a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in taxation from the University of Denver.. Since 2011, her practice focus has been domestic relations, estate planning and probate. Megan joined , P.C., in January, 2016, serving as an associate in both the Estate, Probate & Adoption Practice Group and the Divorce & Family Law Practice Group.. Megan was recognized as one of the Top Women’s Attorneys of Birmingham in 2015 by B·Metro Magazine. She was awarded the 2013 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by the Birmingham Bar Association. She is an active member in both the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar Association. Outside of work, she has coached the Client Counseling Team at Cumberland School of Law.
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.
Ken Riley was born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. After obtaining his business degree at the University of Alabama, Mr. Riley went on to complete his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.. One of Mr. Riley’s strengths as a plaintiff’s attorney is his ability to relate to people from all walks of life, a characteristic that comes naturally from his small-town upbringing. Having had first-hand experience with a family member involved in a life-threatening car accident, Mr. Riley understands the physical, emotional and financial issues families involved in a serious injury experience. That experience was instrumental in establishing the way he pursues personal injury cases and reinforced his belief that a client’s needs should always be considered when determining the best course of action for a particular claim.. For over eighteen years, Mr. Riley has dedicated his law practice to helping injured victims obtain fair and just settlements and verdicts. With a self-described “love of trying cases”, Mr. Riley believes his most important role as a plaintiff’s attorney is to follow a course of action that results in the best overall outcomes for clients. Mr. Riley tailors his practice to not only focus on people involved in catastrophic accidents, but also those injured by defective medical devices, child-related accidents, as well as victims of nursing home abuse.. Mr. Riley is perennially recognized as a Super Lawyer Honoree for 10 years, a national peer-nominated publication that names the best attorneys across all 50 states, in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. In 2017, he was included in Super Lawyers’ top 50 Alabama attorneys list. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by his peers. He is also recognized by Birmingham Magazine as one of Birmingham’s “Top Attorneys,” and has received multiple multi-million dollar settlements for his clients. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Riley and his law partner, Kirby Farris, host a legal call-in show, LawCall, every Sunday night on Fox 6 WBRC at 10:30 p.m. LawCall features guest attorneys from across the state of Alabama, and answers live call-in questions on all areas of the law.. Mr. Riley lives in Birmingham and in his free time enjoys fishing, Alabama Football and spending time with his two sons, Evans and John Harold.
Joseph Somma is a Family Law attorney practicing for the last 16 years out of Birmingham Alabama. In addition to family law, Mr. Somma also provides help to clients with real estate & probate matters. Before entering the legal field Mr. Somma studied political science at the University of Mississippi and then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor.. Mr. Somma’s philosophy is to provide caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable services for clients, while truly listening to the needs of his clients. Joseph has the unique approach prefering to have a smaller number of clients who use him for all their legal needs and who feel comfortable and confident in his representation.. When he is not practicing law Mr. Somma enjoys woodworking, his dogs, home improvement, spending time with friends and enjoying classic car collecting and restoration.
Joey focuses on guiding individuals and companies in establishing businesses within the United States and abroad, drawing upon a rich international background and corporate ingenuity. His previous roles as General Counsel and Director of Operations in the oil and gas industry bolster his comprehensive understanding of various business landscapes. His extensive travels across the Middle East and Africa have provided him with insights into the intricacies of these regions, assisting clients in countries such as Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco.A seasoned immigration attorney, Joey excels in assisting multinational corporations through the entire immigration process. He addresses issues like immigration-related discrimination and facilitates the negotiation processes that involve foreign workers in corporate mergers and acquisitions. His work includes developing thorough visa and residency programs for businesses and acquiring critical employment-based visas such as H-1B, L-1, and EB-5, among others.With a litigation background, Joey provides counsel on complex disputes covering multiple jurisdictions and legal systems. His experience spans the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and he adeptly serves domestic and foreign clients, including top-tier corporations. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Joey has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty and currently holds the title of Honorary Consul of Lebanon in Birmingham, Alabama.