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The Harris Firm is an Alabama law firm mainly specializing in the areas of probate, divorce, family law, estate planning, and  personal injury with offices across the State of Alabama.  We currently have offices in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Chelsea to serve our clients.

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.

The creative community is generally been poorly served by the legal community that has failed to respond to the changing . In our current firm, we strive to deliver creative inputs to build patent, trademark, and other IP assets; in a way that integrates with client business goals and iin a value driven way.. Every matter we work on has a emotional and creative investment of our clients and while the burden of securing the property that holds that effort in the form of a patent, trademark, or copyright is a heavy one; I use all of my technical background and experience in working with the Patent and Trademark Office to do so efficiently.

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

Summer G. Walker, PC was established with the goal of providing the residents of Alabama with a means to obtain the legal assistance they need, in a manner they can easily access. I am a licensed, insured attorney with over 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in Alabama. I offer both limited scope and full representation options, along with flat and hourly rates so you can choose which type of representation and rate structure fits your needs the best.

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

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

Since 2007, Richelle Gossman has protected the rights of people in and around Birmingham, focusing her practice exclusively on divorce and family law matters. She places a premium on solving your problems, working closely with you to identify and implement creative solutions to your disputes. Gossman Law handles all matters related to divorce, from child custody to child support, spousal support, and the division of marital property, and more. We also handle domestic violence and child abuse matters.. Richelle has considerable litigation experience and is always willing to argue your case in court, if necessary to get the results you seek. She also offers assistance with divorce mediation and can represent you in a collaborative divorce proceeding. Richelle has an excellent track record of success with dispute resolution alternatives which can provide you with more control over your outcome, and save you time and money.. Richelle is cognizant of the financial costs associated with family law representation and guidance. Therefore, when advising and representing you, she will take the time to carefully explain the law and the legal process, as well as your options and likelihood of success. Richelle believes in transparent, straightforward, honest fees, and offers payment plans and payment structures for complex matters. She also provides a Free Initial Consultation so you can obtain informed guidance before you choose a course of action.. Attorney Gossman understands the stress and uncertainty that accompanies a family law problem. You can be confident that she will stand by you during this time, keep you informed, and working tirelessly to protect your rights and achieve your goals. Call us today and schedule your free initial consultation.

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

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

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

Ruth Robinson is a mom and a lawyer and has served in these roles for over 20 years. As an attorney, she respects and realizes the importance of each of her client’s cases. Ruth recognizes the magnitude that injustices affect lives, and will work diligently for you to ensure that those children who are affected by divorce are considered first, not last.. Ruth Robinson is a native of Birmingham and graduate of Birmingham Southern College with an undergraduate degree in psychology. She attended Cumberland School of Law and received a scholarship for academic achievement. At Cumberland, Ruth was an Associate Editor of the Cumberland Law Review and graduated at the top of her class. She has represented clients in all Court Circuits across the State of Alabama. Ruth’s passion for helping others and advocating for those in need is the reason she became an attorney. The terms of your final divorce settlement may have a large impact on your life for the coming months and years, potentially affecting your financial stability, your standard of living, and even your ability to have a meaningful relationship with your children. Who you choose as your advocate will have everything to do with your future.. Let us guide you through this trying time and assist you and your family in coming to a place of agreement, no matter how complex the situation may be. You deserve to have a qualified family law attorney representing your best interest every step of the way.. “I will be happy to help you fight for your children, your financial assets, and I will keep you up-to-date on your file throughout the entire process.” -Ruth

Richard was born and raised in Madison, MS. He graduated high school from Madison Central and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. Richard then moved to Birmingham where he attended and earned his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law. Richard is married to the former Christina Zapf of Brisbane, Australia. He has two children, Trey and Della. He attends church regularly in Montevallo, AL.  In his free time, Richard enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.  He is a full time practicing attorney with The Rose Law Firm, LLC of Birmingham where he handles domestic relations matters.

Richard Smith, one of the founding partners of Christian & Small and a partner with its predecessor, Rives & Peterson, has been an integral member of the firm’s litigation group for his entire legal career. He served as the firm’s Managing Partner for five years. Richard’s practice focuses primarily on complex and corporate litigation for clients in the financial services, health care and construction industries, as well as corporate entities in other industries. His extensive litigation experience includes having tried over 160 jury trials to a verdict in over 30 Alabama counties and all three Alabama federal district courts. He obtained successful results for his clients in over 90% of those cases.. In recent years, Richard has arbitrated more than 30 cases before the American Arbitration Association, the National Association of Security Dealers, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other arbitration panels. He has been appointed as an arbitrator, mediator, and receiver in several business litigation disputes. Because of Richard’s vast trial experience combined with his knowledge of the insurance industry, he is frequently retained as an expert to consult and testify in insurance cases dealing with bad faith and coverage disputes.

Richard Frankowski is the founding member of The Frankowski Firm, LLC.  His firm is based in Birmingham, Alabama and Incline Village, Nevada and has additional offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Nashville, Las Vegas, Washington DC, Manhattan, Sacramento, and San Francisco. He has represented hundreds of investors around the country in FINRA arbitrations and in civil litigation.  His practice focuses on stock broker fraud, consumer class actions and direct and derivative shareholder cases.  Richard also represents individual brokers in employment cases against broker dealers.  Mr. Frankowski is a 5.0 Preeminent AV-rated attorney and is a member of the Alabama and Florida Bars as well as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and National Trial Lawyers.  In 2012, National Trial Lawyers named Mr. Frankowski one of Alabama's top 100 lawyers.  Currently, Richard served on the Board of Directors for the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association, an international organization dedicated to investor protection.  He currently serves as Vice President and Treasurer of the PIABA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity with a core mission of educating investors to prevent investment abuse and to level the playing field for investors in FINRA arbitrtation.

Richard C. Duell III has been rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Duell focuses his practice in the field of franchise law. He represents individuals and business owners expanding within the United States and internationally through franchising. His franchise practice emphasizes developing legal strategies and documents for businesses initiating the franchise concept as well as solutions to registrations and developing individual and collective solutions for franchisor-franchisee relationship problems. From the start-up to the mature franchisor, Mr. Duell has represented start-up, Regional, National and International franchisors in the establishment and operation of their franchise system.. Mr. Duell is a member of the Franchise Committee of the International Bar Association and member of the Franchising Committee, Section of Anti-Trust Law of the American Bar Association. He is a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum Committee on Franchising and the Subcommittee on Franchising of the Section of Corporation, Banking and Business Laws, Small Business Committee. He is licensed to practice law in Alabama and before the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh and Fifth Circuits of the United States Court of Appeals and all United States District Courts of Alabama. Mr. Duell has promoted franchising within his home state of Alabama, co-founding the Alabama Franchise Alliance in 2010 to help further franchising in Alabama. He has also served the Birmingham Bar Association as Chairman of the Fee Arbitration Committee and the Economics of Law Committee and as a member of the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Civil Court Procedure Committee, Budget Committee, Lawyer Advertising and Solicitation Committee, Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee and Special Assignments Committee.. Mr. Duell received his Doctor of Jurisprudence at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Auburn University.  He was selected to be on the panel for the International Franchise Association (IFA) Expo in Washington, D.C, speaking on Multi-Unit and Multi-Concept Franchising, sponsored by Franchise Times. He has been voted as one of Birmingham’s top attorneys for numerous years, selected by his peers for recognition as Best Attorneys in Alabama, Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Reportand was in 2016 was chosen for the Honors Division of the Worldwide Registry (Franchise Law).

Rebecca Pritchett is an experienced environmental, natural resources, and oil and gas attorney, focusing on the Intersection of Government and Business. With a deep background in environmental and natural resources law, Rebecca’s practice includes environmental permitting and compliance, enforcement defense, brownfield redevelopment, hazardous waste, CERCLA contribution and cost recovery, water quality, water rights, oil & gas exploration and production, mining, timber, legislative drafting, and lobbying.. Rebecca advises developers, property owners, and lenders during the redevelopment of urban and rural brownfield properties and landowners with issues related to wetlands, endangered species, concentrated animal feeding operations, borrow pits, and the construction of logging roads. She has litigated environmental cases in federal and state courts and administrative hearings before state environmental agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rebecca helps clients deal with all aspects of contaminated property, from environmental permitting and reporting requirements to brownfield redevelopment, financial incentives, and financing options. She also represents clients in CERCLA/Superfund matters, including negotiating administrative orders with EPA, performing multi-party cost allocations, managing cooperating groups of potentially responsible parties (PRPs), and bringing cost recovery actions on behalf of PRP groups.. Rebecca assists commercial, industrial, and municipal utility clients in Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act issues, including regulatory compliance, internal environmental audits, permitting, citizen suit defense, and administrative enforcement defense. Rebecca also works with estate planning and administration attorneys in planning and administering estates with potentially contaminated property.. Rebecca also represents operators, working interest owners, and mineral owners in matters before the Alabama Oil & Gas Board and environmental regulatory matters.. Rebecca earned her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law, where she also received a Certificate of Completion in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Further, she received her B.S. in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi and recently served on their Foundation Board. She credits her public relations background as a critical factor in her ability to create a unique and creative strategy to help solve her clients’ issues and meet their goals.. Rebecca is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the past chair of its environmental and natural resources section, actively involved in the Alabama Center for Real Estate’s Leadership Council, and the former president of Birmingham Commercial Real Estate Women (BirminghamCREW). She is a former regulator, having served for eight years on the Alabama Oil & Gas Board where she oversaw the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the state. She is Alabama’s appointee to the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission’s Environmental Committee. Rebecca has held numerous leadership roles in the American Bar Association since joining in 1994, including serving on the Section of Environment, Energy and Resources’ governing Council. Rebecca serves as the National Wildlife Federation’s Eastern Vice-Chair of its Board of Directors and is past president of the Alabama Wildlife Federation.

Providing aggressive, skillful representation in all areas of domestic relations for twenty-five years.

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.

Phil’s practice is devoted to civil litigation, including topics related to complex business litigation, health care related issues, and employment matters at the trial and appellate levels.  He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Alabama, as well as the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. Phil handles a diverse spectrum of commercial litigation including matters involving employment and civil rights, contractual disputes, medical malpractice and construction issues.. Phil is licensed to practice law in the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama, the 11th Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court

Personal injury attorney S. Shay Samples has been practicing law for more than 40 years, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive representation for injured victims and their families throughout the state of Alabama. Throughout his decades-long career, Shay has tried hundreds of cases and earned numerous record-breaking jury verdicts, including many million and multi-million dollar verdicts. With every client he assists, he works hard to create a meaningful personal relationship built on communication and understanding. Need a personal injury lawyer for your serious legal matter? Call Hare Wynn today for a complimentary case evaluation!

Personal injury attorney Gary Anderson is specialized in Environmental Law. Over the course of his career, he has successfully assisted hundreds of clients in asbestos exposure cases, skillfully obtaining the financial compensation they were eligible for. The lawyer’s areas of practice also include CERCLA claims, pharmaceutical litigation and FELA railroad injuries, as well as complex community exposure cases. Gary Anderson is currently a member of several professional groups and associations, such as the American Association for Justice, the Birmingham Bar Association, and the Alabama Association for Justice.. After having earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Administration from Auburn University, the attorney completed a master’s program in Business Administration at the Cumberland School of Law and Samford University. The receiving of his Juris Doctor Degree followed shortly after, and Gary Anderson was subsequently admitted to the Alabama State Bar. He is also licensed to provide legal representation to people injured by defective vaccines before the United States Court of Federal Claims.. With a pragmatic approach in relationship with his clients, Gary Anderson has achieved impressive results for numerous victims of toxic exposure. The attorney is willing to go to great lengths for everyone who requests his services. As most of his clients struggle with terrible diseases, Gary Anderson constantly encourages them to prioritize their health and treatment while he takes care of all the required legal matters in order to recover the maximum compensation available for them. At the moment, he is affiliated with Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama.

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 Hoover, Michael returns to the Birmingham area after spending over seven years in the state capital, Montgomery. Michael graduated from Auburn University in 2005. He then attended Thomas G. Jones School of Law at Faulkner University where he served as an Associate Justice on the Honor Court. In 2009, Michael graduated with a Juris Doctor and certificate in alternative dispute resolution. After clerking and serving as the mediation coordinator for the District Court of Montgomery County, Michael worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Montgomery County before becoming a staff attorney at the City of Montgomery where he defended the city in all types of litigation in state and federal court as well as advising the mayor, the council, and the cabinet heads on a myriad of legal issues. Michael joined the firm in 2017.. Michael is married to the former Kristin Leigh Hulsey of Anniston, Alabama, who works in international admissions at University of Alabama- Birmingham. Kristin and Michael love the beach, traveling, and spending time with their two dogs- Zoe and Lucy. In his spare time, Michael officiates high school and NCAA football. He is a graduate of Leadership Montgomery Legacy Class 33- the best class ever.