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JIM PARKMAN, co-founding partner of Parkman & White, LLC, offers an incredible background of experience in successfully defending high-profile clients on charges ranging from white collar crime to public corruption to murder. Mr. Parkman has handled cases including a high-level health services executive accused of accounting fraud, a powerful Swedish businessman charged with embezzlement, a former mayor of Detroit in connection with public corruption charges, and an Alabama state senator accused of bribery, conspiracy, and money laundering charges. In addition to white-collar crimes, Mr. Parkman has successfully defended countless federal drug and weapons offenses, as well as allegations of homicide, arson, and burglary.. Perhaps Mr. Parkman’s most astonishing courtroom victory came in late 2004, when his client, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy, was acquitted of each of 36 counts of fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and making false statements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty the charges, which related to over $2.7 billion in accounting fraud. As lead counsel in the case, Mr. Parkman represented perhaps the only known executive ever to be acquitted of charges of accounting fraud under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.. As Mr. Parkman will tell you, he doesn’t do it alone. The attorneys at Parkman & White employ a unique team approach to each case they handle, facilitated by a low-volume and selective practice, which allows them to maximize the impact of strategic trial decisions and their combined areas of specialized expertise. Proclaimed by Fox News’ Neil Cavuto to be the “Greatest Lawyer on the Planet,” Mr. Parkman was named to The Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Jared N. Wood is counsel in the Birmingham office of Carr Allison where his practice concentrates on litigation, labor and employment and workers’ compensation defense.. Jared received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Auburn University and he earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL).  Jared is admitted to practice in all state courts in Alabama and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.  He is a member of the Birmingham Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute and the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.

James R. Moncus III is a skilled personal injury attorney at Hare Wynn. His practice has encompassed everything from serious automobile accidents to fraud to wrongful death to month-long aviation accident federal court cases. Jamie has been repeatedly included in the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2011, is AV Preeminent® Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, and has been included two times in the National Law Journal’s “Top 100 List” for successfully obtaining multi-million dollar verdicts in 2011 and 2013. When assisting his clients, Jamie works hard to provide the exceptional representation they need and the compassionate legal guidance they deserve.

Jack Jacobs primarly focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation and as such as been named by Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in Workers' also specializes in personal injury and Federal Black Lung claims.. Jack is routinely sought after as counsel in Federal Black Lung cases and has represented hundreds of members of the United Mine Workers of America and spouses with Black Lung claims in both state and federal courts primarily in Alabama, as well as in North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi. His knowledge of the inner workings of administrative law and procedure has resulted in numerous awards of lifetime benefits making a lifetime of difference for the claimants, widows, and survivors whom he has represented.. Jack is also an experienced litigator in personal injury cases including automobile accidents, work place accidents, and nursing home injuries.. Jack grew up in several states throughout the Southeast, moving to Chilton County while in high school. Jack married his college sweetheart, Kristen, and they have a daughter Elizabeth. Jack and his family live in Pelham. In his spare time, Jack enjoys spending time with his family and running the trails and roads near his home. Jack is also an active member of Morningstar United Methodist Church.

I'm a former speech-language pathologist (SLP) who is passionate about helping the elderly population.  As an SLP, I worked in skilled nursing facilities, and I came to deeply care about the individuals and families who were forced to navigate the complex world of long-term care.  It can be so overwhelming.  I love being able to help make that process a little bit simpler as an attorney.. I also love helping anybody and everybody get a basic estate plan in place.  The relief I see in people's eyes once they've gotten their documents signed, knowing everything will be taken care of if something should happen to them, never gets old!  It's one of those tasks you know you should do but just never quite get around to doing.  We make the process so easy and approachable.. My personal interests include running, triathlons, cooking, and listening to podcasts.

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 practice in the areas of international and domestic asset protection planning; and in the further areas of: international estate planning, selected clients for domestic estate planning; international entity taxation.. My practice involves working with foreign asset management firms; foreign private banks, foreign trust companies and foreign professionals such as lawyers, chartered accountants, etc.  I also work with experienced CPAs with respect to their preparing foriegn tax returns for foreign trusts, foreign LLCs, foreign corporations and other entities.. I have worked in what is referred to as an "offshore" asset protection planniong practice beginning in the latter part of 1991.. I previously was an adjunct professor of law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Master of Laws in International Taxation program.

I have worked in the legal profession for over 30 years. I have been in private practice for more than 20 years. I am a graduate of the University of Virginia, and the University of Alabama Law School.   I am a member of the Alabama State Bar, Washington DC Bar, Birmingham Bar Association and the Greater Birmingham Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.. My practice consists  primarily of criminal defense and wrongful death cases.   I have been counsel in five or more capitol murder cases, without an adverse result to date.  I have handled  numerous jury trials of  other felony cases, wherein defendants were accused of murder, attempted murder, rape/sodomy, attempted rape/sodomy, sexual offense cases, drug trafficking, robbery, Theft of property, etc.  I have handled hundreds of drug court, deferred prosecution cases, and Family / Juvenile Court cases.   I  practice in all counties surrounding Jefferson County, including State and  Federal courts.  I have practiced in almost every municipality in Jefferson and surrounding counties representing defendants in misdemeanor cases in municipal courts, esp. DUI's. I now do Expungements in Alabama, as well.. I have appeared before the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles in Montgomery, Alabama in several major hearings. I represented Junior "Mack" Kirby in Scottsboro and before the Parole Board. He was the first non-violent offender to be paroled after having his sentence reduced from Life Without Parole, under the Habitual Offender Act.  Alabama lawyers in my family include my cousin, Sam Crosby (past State Bar President), and my late father Richard Shoemaker.

I grew up in tiny Livingston, on the western edge of Alabama’s Black Belt, and has carried forward the small-town values of hard work, respect, and fairness into his law practice.. I graduated from the University of Alabama twice — with an undergraduate degree in business in 1998 and with a law degree in 2002. After receiving his J.D., he joined a Birmingham insurance defense firm, where he stayed for five years until he realized that he wanted to work on behalf of injured people instead of insurance companies.. I enjoyed the experience there in the sense that I learned a lot and it made me a better attorney. I don’t know if I’d be as good at what I do now but for the experience of seeing how the other side evaluates things, and the things that scare them. But you’re representing corporations, and your point of contact is an insurance adjuster who’s not concerned about anything but reports and evaluations that aren’t really concerned about right or wrong.. I crossed over to the plaintiff side of the law, joining a Montgomery law firm that concentrated in that area. I stayed there for three years, then ventured out on his own and joined forces with an old law school friend, in 2013. Together we formed the Serious Injury Law Group.. My practice focuses solely on personal injury cases, and he has achieved some significant outcomes on behalf of his clients. They include a medical malpractice jury verdict of $3.5 million and multiple seven-figure settlements in medical malpractice and trucking cases.. My goal is for each client to get the highest level of legal services and personal attention from my firm.

I am licensed in Alabama (1994), Mississippi (2014) and Tennessee (2017). I am Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, which is the highest possible rating for ethical standards and professional ability. I am an accredited general civil mediator. I am a certified guardian ad litem in Alabama Family courts. I re-opened my solo practice in 2019 and I work from my home office in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. I primarily practice in north Alabama. I am admitted to all state courts in AL, MS and TN. I am admitted to practice in all federal district courts in AL and MS as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court Of Appeals.

I am a specialist in the field of Drunk Driving Defense and Driver License Restoration.  I am the Editor and contributing author of the book "Michigan Drunk Driving Defense and Practice".  My chapters include a chapter on Defenses and a chapter on License Restoration.  I am also a contributing author three other books with chapters that include; "Traffic" in the "Basic Practice Manual"; "Driver License Sanctions" in the "Collateral Consequences" book ; and the commentary for the “Traffic” section of the “Michigan Criminal Jury Instructions”.

Growing up in Alabama, I saw injustices at a young age. That drove me to want to be a lawyer so I could help those folks taken advantage of. After graduating Auburn, I went to Cumberland School of Law. I was an editor for the Adelphia Law Journal. After graduating, I was a Clerk for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. After working at a law firm for several years and learning from some of the best lawyers in the State of Alabama, I formed my own lawfirm in 1990, the Hutsler Law Firm.. I have spoken and written on various Civil Litigation and Probate topics.. I am rated "Excellent" by Martindale Hubble. I've lived in Alabama all my life and have actually handled cases in most counties in Alabama. I handle civil litigation and probate matters and have helped with everything from car wrecks and dog bite cases to class actions. My office is located in downtown Birmingham and I can handle routine Wills and Power of Attorneys or more complex trusts and some estate planning.. My past-times reflect my desire to help others. I am an active member of Civitans and have built wheel chair ramps, cleaned the Cahaba River, and cooked dinner for cancer patients. I also like vintage cars and an occasional college football game!

Getting great results for injured people is my passion and mission in life.  No case is too large or small.  Every client is very important to me.  I will zealously represent you with all my energy to see your case through to a successful conclusion, no matter how long it takes or how far we have to go.  I'm licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the District of Columbia.  In addition, I have represented clients in Connecticut, Kansas, Illinois and Arizona.. In my practice as a lawyer since 1994, I have only represented injured people. I don't defend insurance companies and I never have.   I am very passionate about my work for my clients.  Before I started my legal career, I was privileged to serve on active duty as an officer in the United States Army. I was a field artillery officer in the Big Red One (1st Infantry Division).  Later, during law school and beyond, I served in the Army National Guard. After I took the bar exam, I became an Army lawyer (a JAGC officer) in the Alabama National Guard.. On a personal note, just a little about me: I am the proud father of four children, three daughters and a son.  I've been married to a wonderful lady for more than 34 years and we have three awesome grandchildren and another on the way! When I'm not working for my clients, I enjoy travel, reading and I sometimes play bass guitar in my church praise band.   I love following my favorite sports teams.  So far, I've traveled to all 50 states, 19 countries and 27 different Major League Baseball stadiums.. My firm's website is http://www.AlabamaPersonalInjuryLawyers.com.. Call me today for a free consultation at.. No representation is made that the qualify of legal sevices to be performed is greater than the legal services provided by other attorneys.

Frank Buck has been successfully representing people in Alabama for over 50 years. Frank came to Alabama to attend Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He met his wife, Marti, while in law school. She was a student at Samford. Frank and Marti have been married for thirty seven years and have three daughters, Rachel, Ashley and Kerri.  Rachel followed in her father’s footsteps and became a lawyer. Ashley is currently in law school and Kerri is a nurse practitioner.. Frank clerked for the late Judge Ingram Beasley while in law school. Frank graduated from Cumberland School of Law with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1975. Fresh out of law school, Frank decided to open his own practice and become a criminal defense lawyer. After a few years of criminal work, Frank’s passion for sports led him to become a sports agent. Finally, Frank decided to begin his career handling personal injury cases and found his niche. He loves helping injured people and has a deep passion for his work. He has handled over 11,000 car wreck and other personal injury cases to resolution.

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David primarily represents injured workers throughout Alabama in workers’ compensation cases and on the job accidents.. David has been a member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar since 2002. David received his undergraduate degree in pre-law from the University of Alabama in 1998. He then graduated from Jones School of Law in 2002. David served as law clerk to the Honorable Tom King, Jr., Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama in 2003.. David has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer-review rating in civil practice, personal injury and workers’ compensation. An AV Preeminent rating is Martindale’s highest possible peer review rating. Peer review ratings attest to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics and reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary.. In 2023, David was inducted as a Fellow into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers is an organization that honors workers’ compensation plaintiff’s attorneys, defense attorneys, professors, and judges nationwide. Fellows are recognized as distinguished members of the workers’ compensation legal community. David was selected as a Super Lawyer 2013 – 2023 by Super Lawyers Magazine. He was previously recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2010 – 2012.. David serves as the President-elect for the Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). WILG is the national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who, each year, suffer the consequences of workplace injuries and 2018, David received the President's Award from WILG which is presented to individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to WILG. In 2016, David was chosen as a Rising Star by WILG.. David serves on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ) and is a Sustaining Member of ALAJ. David is past chairman of the ALAJ Workers’ Compensation Section. David is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation (ACJF) and is a member of the Advocates of Justice Society for ACJF. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar’s Workers’ Compensation Section.. David is past Chair of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section. David is a past member of the Birmingham Bar Association Executive Committee and currently Co-Chairs the Fee Arbitration Committee. He is past chairman of the Fee Arbitration Committee and Member Services Committee (two times). David served on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Section for multiple terms.. David is Past Chairman of the Board of Directors for Heart Gallery Alabama and Chairs the Trustee Board for Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity at the University of Alabama.. While at the University of Alabama, David was inducted into Jasons Men’s Honorary, Omicron Delta Kappa, Anderson Society, Blue Key National Fraternity and Order of Omega, serving as Vice-President. David served as President of the Interfraternity Council. David was a member of the Dean’s List, Capstone Men and Women and Zeta Beta Tau, College of Honors.

Cody R. Wix is a lawyer for the people. He didn’t pursue a legal career to make big bucks, but instead due to his passion for advocating for those in need. As a Birmingham personal injury lawyer, he helps individuals who have been hurt in car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and much more. He is dedicated to delivering the strategic and effective legal counsel his clients need to achieve the best possible outcome. Whether you were injured on the job or at the store, he goes above and beyond to hold the responsible parties accountable. Cody understands your legal situation and is ready to put his legal skills and abilities to work on your behalf. If you would like to set up an appointment, call his firm today at.

Civil litigation practice focusing on consumer protection issues including: debt collection harassment, credit reporting errors, wrongful repossession, debt defense, and unfair business practices

Christopher Joseph Balzli was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a 2003 graduate of Vestavia Hills High School. Chris obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama in 2007, with a major in Political Science and a double minor in Business Management Computer Science. While an undergraduate, Chris was recognized as a Pi Kappa Phi Academic Scholar. Chris went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama in 2011. As a third year law student, Chris obtained a 3L practice card which allowed him to serve as an intern with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Before finishing school, Chris also received his certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution.. Chris began his legal career at Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C. in Montgomery. While at Beasley Allen, Chris worked in the firms Toxic Tort’s section, focusing mainly on the BP Oil Spill litigation. After four years in Montgomery, Chris decided to move back to his hometown of Birmingham and joined Weaver Tidmore LLC in July of 2014. Chris is an accomplished attorney with litigation experience focused on wrongful death, medical negligence, trucking accidents, auto accidents, and mass tort litigation.. Chris obtained his first settlement of over $800, in just his second year of practice. Since then, Chris has successfully obtained over $3.2 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients.. Chris handles personal injury cases in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida. He is licensed to practice in all state courts with the State of Alabama as well as the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama. He is active in the Birmingham Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Section as well as the Alabama Association for Justice’s Emerging Leaders.

Burton Dunn established 5 Points Law, LLC in 2017. He diligently represents clients in complex Probate matters including Will contests, Trust disputes and contested Guardianship, Conservatorship and Commitment proceedings. Burton also advises clients on all of their Elder and Estate Planning needs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans’ Affairs, estate and trust matters, and guardianships/conservatorships.. Prior to founding 5 Points Law, Burton was a senior associate at White Arnold & Dowd, P.C. in their Probate Practice Group, where he was an integral part of the Office of Jefferson County’s General Conservator and Guardian handling the financial affairs and medical care decisions of over 500 wards.. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar, American Bar, Birmingham Bar and Shelby County Bar Associations.  Additionally, Burton is an active member of many different sections of the Birmingham Bar Association, including the Probate Law Section where he currently serves as its Contiuing Legal Education Chair in 2013.  Additionally, Burton is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Future Leader’s Forum and a member of the Advisory Board of teh Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program where he serves as C0-Chair of Fundraisers.. Burton earned his bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from Cumberland School of Law.  Prior to attending law school, he worked in Media Relations and Marketing for the Auburn University Athletics Department and the Atlanta Hawks.  He also served as the Campaign Coordinator for Alabama Supreme Court Justice Ralph Cook’s 2000 re-election Campaign.. Burton serves as Advisory Council President of the Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School, and is an active member of many other organizations, including the National Guardianship Association, the Alumni Board of the Altamont School and Hand in Paw of Birmingham.  He previously served as a Certified Delta Society Therapy Dog Team with his faithful German Shepherd Heidi from 2006-2009. Burton also is a founder and partner in a local craft brewery, Cahaba Brewing Company.

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.

Brian Ritchey has over 25 years experience practicing law and working with various software companies and law firms. His disciplines include:. At Law:• Small business formation and management• Contract drafting, negotiating and review; deal negotiating• Wills/ Trusts• General Litigation• Licensing• Domestic Relations• Criminal. At Business:• KPI Analysis/ Improvement• Management• Succession Plans• Project Management• Business Process Improvement• Business Analysis. At Technology:• Maximizing utility of existing technology• Technology and security audit• Identify technologies in synergy with business needs• Focus on technology that has quantifiable effect on revenue• Precedent Creation/ Document Automation• Secure Communications. Brian obtained his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law after attending the University of Alabama for his undergraduate degree in English. He was admitted to the Alabama Bar in 1997, is licensed and in good standing with the Alabama Bar, the U.S. District Courts of Alabama for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts as well as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

BRETT M. BLOOMSTON is the managing partner of the Birmingham law firm, The Bloomston Firm. He concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, white collar crime, DUI, Civil Rights, and general litigation.. Mr. Bloomston has been featured as a commentator on Court TV’s, “In Session” and has appeared on “The Today Show,” “20/20” and “Dateline.”. Brett is recognized as one of Alabama’s Super Lawyers and is rated by Martindale-Hubble as ” AV”, that agencies highest rating, and Birmingham Magazine’s Top Attorneys in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime. Mr. Bloomston is a 1993 Honors B.A. graduate from the University of Alabama and earned his J.D. in 1996 from the University of Alabama School of Law.. Brett is married to the lovely Marian Nelson Bloomston and the couple have five boys together. ranging in age from 25 to 11 years old. Brett loves to ski and travel in his rare, spare time.

Bobby Click is an associate for Parkman White, LLP with broad and extensive courtroom experience. Bobby spent his entire law school career focusing on gaining the skills necessary to zealously and effectively represent individuals who have been accused of violating the law.. Bobby, born in Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in Philosophy and a minor in Psychology. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Alabama School of Law, where he received the Dean’s Community Service Award, and he was a member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, Order of the Samaritan, and the Journal of the Legal Profession.. After passing the bar, Bobby began his practice with the Public Defender’s Office in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As an Assistant Public Defender, Bobby developed a passion for criminal law and represented numerous individuals in Municipal, District and Circuit Court. He has successfully tried felony and misdemeanor cases in front of both judges and juries. Bobby attended the Gideon’s Promise training program for Public Defenders for three years, which teaches leadership and strategy for effective criminal defense. In addition to extensive criminal work, Bobby has civil experience having worked with a large, regional civil defense firm.. Bobby is a member of the Alabama State Bar and Tuscaloosa Bar Association, and he maintains a close relationship with the Tuscaloosa legal community.

Bernard D. Nomberg has practiced civil litigation in Birmingham, Alabama since 1995. Bernard received his undergraduate degree in history from Vanderbilt University in 1990, where he played football on a full athletic scholarship. He then graduated from Jones School of Law in 1994. Bernard’s practice concentrates on workers’ compensation, social security disability and personal injury claims.. Bernard has served as the Chair of the Alabama State Bar Workers’ Compensation Section. Bernard is a member of the Birmingham Bar Workers’ Compensation and Solo/Small Firm Sections. He is currently serving on the Bar’s Mentoring Committee and Grievance Committee. He is a member of the Alabama Association for Justice and the Birmingham Bar Association. Bernard serves on the Board of North-Central Susan G. Komen Foundation, and has previously served on several local boards, including the Board of Directors for Temple Beth-El and the Birmingham Jewish Foundation.. Bernard is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama, and in the 11th Circuit, United States Court of Appeals. Bernard has earned an AV rating, the highest peer-review rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell. Peer review ratings attest to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics and reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary.. For the past several years, Bernard has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine and by B-Metro Magazine as a Top Rated Attorney. He was recognized several times by Birmingham Magazine as a Top Attorney.. Bernard is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama, and in the 11th Circuit, United States Court of Appeals. Bernard has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell’s peer-review rating. An AV rating is Martindale’s highest possible peer review rating. Peer review ratings attest to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics and reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. For the past several years, Bernard has been selected as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine and by B-Metro Magazine as a Top Rated Attorney. He received Avvo’s Client Choice Award in 2012 and 2017 and was selected by BHM BIZ as a Top Lawyer in 2016. He was recognized several times by Birmingham Magazine as a Top Attorney. American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell selected Bernard as a 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment. In 2020, Bernard was selected as the recipient of the Rising Star Award by Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (WILG). This award is given to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the service to will and are new to getting involved in the organization.