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Honza Prchal is an associate of the firm whose areas of emphasis include mass torts, especially pharmaceutical and medical device work, and also general litigation. He has spent at least half his time on mass torts even before he started working with W. Lewis Garrison, Jr. in 1997, and he continues to enjoy helping clients navigate and understand an esoteric and confusing area of law where it is far too easy and far too common for clients to feel like numbers, rather than individuals with claims. Since Honza had to go through immigration himself and help his wife through US Immigration, he is highly motivated to try and help clients get on with their lives with less of the unique dread a large impersonal bureaucracy like an MDL proceeding with Plaintiffs’ Management Committees can engender. Honza is a member of the American Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi, the Birmingham Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, a life member of the Antient and Honourable Edmund Burke Society at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the Federalist Society, where he was twice an officer at the University of Virginia School of Law and was an officer in the Birmingham Lawyers' chapter for several years. He was a founding member and officer of the International Civitan Club of Metro Birmingham Chapter of Civitan International and also a member of the ACTION Civitan chapter. He was captain of the Moot Court Team and was Dicta Editor at the Virginia Law Weekly. He served as English language press secretary for Vaclav Klaus, Finance Ministry, Czech and Slovak Federative Republic, 1991. He has been active in choral music since grammar school , has represented the firm at Croonin' for Critters and in trivia competition and used to be a competitive fencer in all three weapons, but especially epee.  Honza volunteers at All Saints Episcopal Church, his daughter’s school and at a number of Bar Association and alumni events, but his legal pro bono work is mostly with the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program “Attorney for the Day” program where he can be found just about every month trying to help pro se claimants through the vagaries of the court system in Downtown Birmingham. Past volunteer work that he found interesting was interviewing veterans for the library of Congress. Since some of his own family was liberated by American troops in World War II and he saw the effects of their post-war departure on his family’s own country and on that of his friends,’  he found this particularly rewarding. He also did some pro bono work for the Birmingham Fencing Club.

Has handled many high profile cases, and has appeared on many episodes of Ask the Lawyer and the Lawyer's Roundtable Discussion.  High integrity and professionalism.  Efficient and affordable representation.  Also licensed as an Attorney in the state of Arizona, and as a Real Estate Broker in Michigan.

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.

H. Joel Newman has a  long record of exceptional results, driven by a passion to win for our clients. He was an original shareholder in Hyman Lippitt, where he practiced for 21 years before forming the present firm. Joel has represented everyone from individual plaintiffs to multi-national corporations. Every client is our most important client and every case is a must-win. We handle complex litigation, including shareholder lawsuits, non-compete litigation, business litigation, attorney malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty lawsuits, freeze-out litigation, breach of contract, accountant malpractice, and more.. Joel lives in Oakland County with his wife Viola and their children.. Please see the Firm Website for Joel's case histories, example clients and for more detail about the practice.

Gregory A. Cade is an attorney specializing in Environmental and Occupational Law who has successfully represented thousands of clients throughout the Southeastern region of the U.S. over the course of his career. He is also the chairman of Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. which he joined in 1993 as an investigator and litigation paralegal. Gregory A. Cade has been recognized as a specialist in Environmental Trial Attorneys by the AATA and has also been deemed one of Birmingham’s Top 40 Under 40, a prestigious award offered to successful young professionals for their remarkable achievements.. His primary area of practice is asbestos mesothelioma, having assisted numerous Americans who have been affected by pleural mesothelioma or other asbestos-related conditions following prolonged occupational or environmental exposure during his vast legal experience of over 25 years. The attorney has efficiently aided clients who have been intentionally or negligently exposed to these carcinogenic minerals in the process of filing a lawsuit against asbestos manufacturers or companies, thus obtaining the financial compensation they were eligible for. Gregory A. Cade’s personal vision can be summed up as “Know your case”, which has also been the leading principle throughout his professional practice. He approaches each asbestos litigation case from both a personal, humane point of view and a legal perspective in order to ensure the most positive outcome for his clients.. Gregory A. Cade received his Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Science and Mathematics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health in 1991 and completed a master’s program in Occupational Health, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1996. Subsequently, the attorney obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Miles School of Law in 2001. Over the course of his legal practice, Gregory A. Cade was the recipient of an impressive number of awards, including Alabama’s 2011 and 2012 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, and Birmingham Magazine’s Top Attorneys in 2011. He is also a member of several groups and associations such as the National Registry of Environmental Professionals, the American Bar Association, as well as the Magic City Bar Association.. Gregory A. Cade has also been an environmental consultant and OSHA compliance expert for a brief period of time, his work focusing on groundwater contamination and worker exposure to hazardous substances in various industries such as petroleum processing and steel manufacturing. The attorney has worked closely with epidemiologists, toxicologists, and other scientists at the UCLA School of Public Health as well, which undoubtedly represented a great opportunity during which he substantially expanded his knowledge on the detrimental health effects of occupational and environmental exposure to toxic agents. Additionally, Gregory A. Cade is a Registered Environmental Manager of the National Association of Environmental Professionals.. The fundamental professional motivation of Gregory A. Cade is represented by his avid interest in the legal system, as well as by his passion for science, particularly chemistry and biology. Desiring to pursue a career that would cater to both of his passions, he decided to become an environmental attorney, a profession that Gregory A. Cade considers to be very rewarding. Although asbestos cases are often extremely difficult and challenging to resolve, the attorney is permanently bound to provide his clients with support and quality legal representation. Thus, toxic exposure victims can successfully obtain the compensation they are entitled to from companies that turn a blind eye to chemical use and exposure or completely neglect the issue.

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.

Goldasich & Associates, LLC is a firm that practices general civil and complex litigation with concentrations in medical malpractice, product liability, trucking/commercial carrier litigation, business/commercial litigation, insurance, labor/employment litigation, construction litigation, estate and trust matters, appellate work, mass torts, class actions, and a broad spectrum of personal injury litigation. I regularly serve as lead and support counsel in jury and bench trials for the aforementioned types of cases, as well as others. Goldasich & Associates, LLC is an aggressive litigation firm that specializes in litigation and trial practice in Alabama and a number of other states including Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, and other states outside of the Southeast region. Our firm takes pride in providing legal services to our clients in a thorough and cooperative manner, basing our client relationships on an open and honest dialogue where all potential scenarios, outcomes, and issues are addressed with our clients and considered and confronted by our professionals. Our representation incorporates and always strives to satisfy our clients' wishes by diligently managing our cases to achieve the best results possible for our clients.

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Erik’s training as a lawyer began early in life at the family dinner table. During those meals, his father, Stephen D. Heninger, who is the senior partner at Heninger Garrison Davis, would chronicle the stories of his clients and the law’s potential to help those who have been harmed. These lessons provided a solid foundation and direction for Erik in his passion for the practice of law. Because of these early moments, once Erik passed the bar exam, representing plaintiffs in courtrooms across the country truly became a family business. After growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Erik attended Birmingham-Southern College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in English. Shortly thereafter, his path into law became evident as he graduated from Cumberland School of Law and received his Juris Doctor degree in 2001. Erik is a member of the State Bars of Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi and maintains a consistent presence in each state. The majority of his practice is devoted to representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation. While civil litigation is the vehicle through which he works, Erik’s passion is helping people who suffer from catastrophic injuries such as severe brain and spine damage.. In addition to assisting clients, Erik believes that serving in state and national bar associations is essential to being a complete lawyer. Given that belief, Erik makes a point of being active in city, state and national legal organizations. He is very active in the American Association of Justice (AAJ) where he teaches trial advocacy and litigation techniques to other lawyers across the country. These trial colleges allow Erik to offer his knowledge and experience and also expose him to innovative ideas being used by other lawyers. Erik also focuses on the State of Alabama through his involvement with the Alabama Association of Justice (ALAJ), serving as an Officer since 2017.. Currently, Erik represents the 10th Judicial Circuit (Birmingham) as an elected member of the Board of Bar Commissioners for the Alabama State Bar. As part of his Commissioner responsibilities, Erik sits on the Alabama State Bar Character & Fitness Committee and the Disciplinary Rules & Enforcement Committee. Finally, he has been a member of the Birmingham Bar Executive Committee since 2016. Erik is “AV Preeminent” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell – the highest possible distinction conferred by both professional peers and judges. In 2013, he was inducted as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation only organization committed to preserving the right to trial by jury. Erik was also recently named “Top 50 Lawyers in Alabama” a second time by Super Lawyers in 2017. His favorite professional experiences include being a part of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Leadership Vestavia Hills and Leadership Birmingham. While not working, Erik spends time with his wife, Kimberly, and their two young children, often on soccer fields or in basketball gyms and dance halls.

Erica has over ten years of experience litigating criminal matters in state and federal court as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Duncan Y. Manley is a trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience. He is a graduate of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee where he obtained a B.A. degree majoring in political science.. Thereafter, he was accepted to and graduated from the U.S. Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, obtaining his commission as an Ensign. While on active duty, he served on U.S. Navy ships on the West Coast of the United States. After completing his Naval service, he entered Vanderbilt University School of Law and upon graduation, began his legal career with the law firm of Rives, Peterson, Pettus & Conway. In due course, Mr. Manley was made a partner and subsequently served on the Executive Committee and was managing partner for many years. The firm, then known as Rives & Peterson, was disolved in 2001 and the firm was renamed Christian & Small LLP.. Early in his career, Mr. Manley earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is its highest rating and is based upon peer review. This rating relates to Mr. Manley's ethical standards and legal ability and is based upon demonstrated legal skills and adherence to professional standards of conduct.. Under Mr. Manley's leadership, Christian & Small became a member of The International Society of Primerus Law Firms. The firm was admitted to Primerus only after a rigorous evaluation from lawyers, judges, current and former clients and insurance carriers.. Mr. Manley has been active in this organization serving as the chairman of the Primerus Defense Institute from 2004 to 2007. He was named Chair Emeritus in 2007, a position he currently holds. In 2011, Mr. Manley was a presenter at the Primerus Defense Institute Annual Convocation. Manley spoke on Attorneys as Problem Solvers - How Companies Can Control Litigation Costs.

Dr. François Blaudeau is an Of Counsel attorney in the Birmingham office. In addition to his work as a practicing attorney, Blaudeau practices medicine as an obstetrician/gynecologist with a specialization in advanced gynecological surgery. Dr. Blaudeau’s dual experience as a practicing surgeon and an attorney makes him uniquely qualified to join our Class Action and Mass Tort department. He established the Southern Institute for Legal and Medical Affairs to advocate for patients’ rights and physicians’ rights, and parallel to his extensive work with that body, he’s litigated high profile medical malpractice claims on behalf of clients around the country. His experience and perspective will be particular assets to our clients. Dr. Blaudeau earned his undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College in 1981. He pursued a medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, graduating in 1987. After completing his residency at Tulane, Blaudeau went into private practice in 1991. He continues to practice medicine in Birmingham, and he trains surgeons from around the country. Dr. Blaudeau received his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law in 1998. He has served as a Governor of the American College of Legal Medicine, and he founded the Southern Institute for Legal and Medical Affairs. At Heninger Garrison Davis, Blaudeau’s work will focus on medical malpractice and healthcare litigation. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the Birmingham Bar Association. Dr. Blaudeau and his wife Tammi have five children and six grandchildren. He is fluent in Spanish, Italian and French.

David S. Senawi is an established business and civil litigation attorney. David concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation of all types, including contract matters, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction defects, real estate litigation, collections, and also serves as outside general counsel to small businesses. Additionally, David practices condominium and community association law representing several large communities throughout the metropolitan Detroit area.. Prior to starting Senawi Law, PLLC, David worked for two medium sized litigation firms and was a clerk for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office. David has also been an adjunct faculty member for the law practice programs for Western Michigan University Cooley Law School teaching Pre-Trial Skills.. David earned his B.A in Business Administration from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, where he spent a semester studying International Business Management in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. He earned his J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. As a law student, David was Vice President of the Student Bar Association, voted Best Litigator in the Intra-School Mock Trial Competition, and was honored with the prestigious Leadership Achievement Award upon graduation.. David is privileged to be Of Counsel to one of Michigan’s premier full service law firms, Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC. The working relationship between Senawi Law, PLLC and Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC emphasizes team work and fosters a culture that is collaborative, creative, and results driven.. MEMBERSHIPS, APPOINTMENTS & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS

David Proctor is the managing partner of Hall Booth Smith's Birmingham office. Mr. Proctor has over 30 years of trial experience, including defending physicians in medical malpractice actions, breach of warranty and fraud defense on behalf of automobile manufacturers, complex products liability cases, defending management in employment discrimination cases and EEOC matters, and consumer finance arbitration work in the financial services industry. He has tried dozens of jury trials to verdict in various state and federal courts in Alabama. David is also a civil mediator registered with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution

Clark was born in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in Birmingham and Sylacauga, Alabama. He graduated from Samford University with honors in 2007 with a degree in political science and writing. In college Clark was president of the Samford Debate Team. Clark earned his law degree from the University of Alabama in 2010. In law school Clark was a Lead Articles Editor for the Journal of Law & Psychology and a recipient of the Jerome A. Hoffman Student Leadership Award.. Before joining the firm, Clark gained experience as a law clerk at the trial court and appellate level. Since joining the firm in 2011, his practice has focused on Professional Liability Defense, Architect & Engineer Liability, Construction Litigation, Insurance Defense, Accountant Liability, and Premises Liability. He is admitted to practice in Alabama and Florida.

Chairman, Vincent Planning Commission. Secretary/Tresurer, Vincent Industrial Develpoment Board. Vice-Chairman, Shelby County Economic & Industrial Development Authority. Leadership Shelby County

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 joined Badham & Buck, LLC in May 2008. Prior to Badham & Buck, Brett was an associate at a large Birmingham law firm. Brett has represented clients in state and federal courts throughout Alabama.. Brett focuses his practice on general commercial litigation, business disputes, class actions, lender liability cases, and arbitrations. Brett previously served on the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the Alabama State Bar and on the Junior Board of the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation.. Brett graduated magna cum laude in 2005 from The University of Alabama School of Law where he served on the Managing Board of the Alabama Law Review. He also holds a bachelor of arts degree in history from Davidson, College of North Carolina.

Brett is honored to advocate for justice on behalf of his clients and work to hold some of the most powerful companies accountable. He says, “I am glad to be in a position to seek justice and advocate for individuals unable to help themselves, and these goals drive me to be the best lawyer I can be for my clients every day.”. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Brett Thompson developed a passion for justice and helping those in need from an early age. Despite growing up in a family of doctors, with his convictions and competitive nature, Brett knew that he would end up as a lawyer.. After attending undergraduate at Ole Miss, he received his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law, graduating cum laude. Among his accomplishments, Brett has been a voice of influence as the Associate Editor for the Cumberland Law Review.. Brett began his legal career at a regional defense firm, representing a variety of clients in civil and personal injury litigation. At Cory Watson Attorneys, he continues to help make a positive impact through the law. Brett’s ability to understand client’s needs, coupled with his ability to think creatively, provides a unique and dedicated representation.. In the community, Brett is involved in the Birmingham Bar Association and Alabama Association for Justice. He and his wife, Emily, reside in Birmingham and are active members of Redeemer Community Church. In his spare time, Brett also enjoys cooking and is an ardent fan of premier league soccer.

Bodewell Legal Group's founder Nathan “Nate” VanDerVeer established Bodewell to be a resource for individuals and families seeking legal guidance and representation. He specializes in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, defective consumer projects, automotive products, and dangerous medical drugs and devices.. Throughout his career, Nate has successfully handled thousands of cases in state and federal courts across the United States and has achieved numerous favorable jury verdicts on behalf of his clients.. Nate graduated cum laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Following his undergraduate studies, Nate graduated from Mississippi College School of Law, where he was a member of the Moot Court Board and President of Mississippi Trial Lawyers, Student Division. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Nate lives with his wife and children in Birmingham, Alabama.

Before founding Badham & Buck in December 2007, Brannon Buck was a partner at Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. Mr. Buck's civil litigation practice includes complex commercial disputes, class actions, lender liability cases, and personal injury claims.. Mr. Buck has held leadership positions in professional organizations at the national, state and local levels. He is a graduate of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum and the ABA-TIPS National Trial Academy.. Mr. Buck has recently been re-elected by the members of Alabama's 10th Judicial Circuit to serve as a member of the Board of Bar Commissioners. Mr. Buck is also a member of the Alabama State Bar Executive Committee. Mr. Buck has served as the Chairman of the non-profit Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. He is a member of the Staff Parish Committee at Canterbury United Methodist Church and a Trustee of the University of Alabama Farrah Law Alumni Society.. In 2014 and 2015, Mr. Buck was named one of the "Top Ten" lawyers in Alabama by Super Lawyers magazine. In 2011 he was a recipient of the "Top 40 Under 40" award from the Birmingham Business Journal.

Attorney that practices in the areas of health law, civil litigation, and general business representation.  Admitted to practice in the State of Alabama and the United States District Court (Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama). Member of the Alabama State Bar, the Birmingham Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.. The listing of fields of law in which I practice and endorsements of those skills or practice areas by others on this site should not be understood as me holding myself out as a "specialist." Also, to the extent that this LinkedIn profile may be considered attorney advertising, the following is required by Alabama Rule of Professional Conduct 7.2: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Attorney Randall “Randy” Stark Haynes is a partner at Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law. Since 1988, Mr. Haynes has served as Municipal Judge of Alexander City. His practice focuses on litigation surrounding product liability, railroad and trucking accident, wrongful deaths, and consumer litigation. He has handled multiple cases that resulted in multi-million dollar recoveries after trial or settlement, including a recent $3.99 million personal injury verdict in Troup County, GA. Additionally, Mr. Haynes also has experience representing small business owners against insurance companies or corporations. Mr. Haynes has been selected to represent multiple District Attorneys in cases brought pursuant to the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Attorney Amanda Luker focuses her practice on seeking justice for those who have been injured by the wrongful acts of others. She takes this responsibility very seriously and recognizes the importance of every case she handles, as well as the role cases play in ensuring a safer and better future. Her goal is to exceed expectations for every client and she considers herself fortunate to be able to represent clients seeking compensation for their injuries or the wrongful deaths of loved ones. She has helped clients in complex matters against product manufacturers, medical providers, engineers, insurance companies, employers, careless drivers, and government entities. A native of Coosa County, Amanda works in the Alexander City office of Morris Haynes Attorneys at Law, but welcomes the opportunity to represent clients wherever they need her.

Amber is a partner at Starnes Davis Florie.  Her practice is devoted to civil litigation with a primary focus on environmental litigation, construction litigation, personal injury defense, and appellate advocacy.  She also advises clients regarding regulatory compliance and represents clients in administrative proceedings before environmental and surface mining agencies.